Bilingual Recruiting Specialist: Spanish/English

MEB General Contractors; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MEB General Contractors is seeking a bilingual recruiter to manage postings, applicant tracking, and candidate communication in English and Spanish. You will run first-round screens, schedule interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers across the office and job sites.

This role offers growth toward a Recruiter path and requires strong organization and MS Office proficiency. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in recruiting or HR, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s or bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field is a plus.
• 1+ years in recruiting, HR, or administrative support preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with an ATS or recruiting software is a plus.
• Organized and detail oriented; able to manage several open roles at once.
• Experience in construction or the trades is a plus.
• Development path to Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Post, update, and close openings across job boards and the MEB career page.
• Own the accuracy of the applicant tracking system: candidate stages, notes, dispositions, and records.
• Review incoming applications against role requirements and decide which candidates move forward to a screen.
• Run phone screens in English and Spanish, assess qualifications, and recommend next steps.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, at the office or on the jobsite.
• Keep candidates informed at every step and answer their questions in either language.
• Keep hiring data current so the team can see where every open role stands.

Job description

MEB General Contractors is seeking a bilingual recruiter to manage postings, applicant tracking, and candidate communication in English and Spanish. You will run first-round screens, schedule interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers across the office and job sites.

This role offers growth toward a Recruiter path and requires strong organization and MS Office proficiency. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in recruiting or HR, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to learn.