Recruiter

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking a decisive, focused, and energetic Recruiter in St. Joseph, MO to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Promote the company’s leading reputation and culture.
• Involved with the full-cycle recruiting process – applicant to onboarding as a new hire.
• Recruit for a wide variety of positions including professional, skilled trades/craft, construction, and operations.
• Develop collaborative relationships with Hiring Managers to understand their specific talent needs.
• Maintain timely and meaningful communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Determine appropriate sourcing strategies including posting jobs, database searches, networking, promoting job/profile pages, etc.
• Maintain accurate and applicant/job information in our applicant tracking system.
• Provide guidance related to the market and the candidate pipeline, as well as interview and selection best practices.
• Attend job fairs and college career events.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Travel:

• Some nationwide travel required.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or HR experience preferred.
• Must have excellent computer skills – must be proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Applicant Tracking Systems experience preferred.
• A construction, engineering, or transportation background a plus.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Work primarily in an office environment.
• Frequently sits for extended periods of time.
• Frequently use a computer keyboard and office related equipment.
• Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping or bending.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Safety:

• Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all. 

Benefits:

• Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Why Herzog:

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.  

We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence. It is that belief which empowers every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence.

Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results. 

Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

It is the policy of Herzog Contracting Corp. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.