Construction Recruiter

Telecon; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits and 401K program

Employee assistance program

Discounts on various products and services

Job summary

A telecommunications services provider in Salt Lake City is seeking a hands-on Recruiter to manage the recruitment process for construction positions. This role includes collaborating with hiring managers, providing recruitment guidance, and maintaining a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of recruitment experience in construction or skilled trades.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to think creatively and adapt sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for recruitment of US-based employees.
• Act as the main contact for US candidate inquiries.
• Manage candidate experience throughout recruitment.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Creative sourcing skills

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

We are looking for a hands‑on resourceful Recruiter, with prior experience recruiting for Construction positions, to support our growing U.S. operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and is eager to strengthen and scale our recruiting practices as the business continues to grow.

The Construction Recruiter works closely to provide day‑to‑day support on all talent acquisition related activities within their assigned client group. The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers, and act as an ambassador of Telecon’s values. A strategic HR professional, responsible for aligning business objectives with HR strategies, acting as a change agent in collaboration with the business.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for recruitment of US‑based employees, providing timely insights, feedback, and guidance.
• Act as the main point of contact for all US candidate inquiries pertaining to all recruitment matters.
• Manage candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback and updates to candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to craft and communicate the value proposition to the candidates effectively in order to attract best‑in‑class talent.
• Responsible for full cycle recruitment, including posting jobs, resume screening, interviewing scheduling, and offer preparation.
• Act as trusted advisor to leaders, providing recruitment guidance and remaining agile to support the needs of the business.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and execute recruitment strategies for open positions, identifying talent needs and sourcing qualified candidates through various channels.
• Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business units you work with, their culture and their competition.
• Utilize talent acquisition tools like Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and job boards to source candidates efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in the development of ongoing creative and cost‑effective sourcing strategies.
• Leverage a variety of sourcing tools and avenues to source active and passive candidates in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts, including online recruiting resources, to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Conduct and administer the background check process for US hires.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in the construction, field operations, or skilled trades industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and influencing skills — able to partner effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to think creatively and adapt sourcing approaches to fulfill hiring needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competitive priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Growth mindset — open to feedback, eager to learn, and motivated by building something new.

What we have to offer

• Group benefits and 401K program
• Employee assistance program – if you are feeling stressed, having sleep problems, or worrying about your budget you can have help anytime, anywhere and it is all confidential
• Employee perks including discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more

Extras that make the difference

• A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential – Training provided for technical positions
• Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority
• Telecon values different views and new ideas. Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

WELCOME TO TELECON

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world‑class industry‑leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best‑in‑class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.

For more information on Telecon, visit http://www.telecon.com/ or follow us:

• LinkedIn: @Telecon
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• X: @TeleconGroup
• Instagram: @Telecongroup