Construction Talent Acquisition Specialist

Doswell Operating Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with Roth and Traditional

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Doswell Operating Group is seeking a driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruiting for EMC Mechanical Services, covering field, service, and office roles in the Richmond area. You will partner with hiring managers, source top candidates, and drive the hiring process from screening to onboarding.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of TA experience in construction or skilled trades, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong ATS and social media recruiting skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of talent acquisition experience, with a focus on construction, skilled trades, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Management, Psychology or related field.
• Deep knowledge of trade roles (HVAC, plumbing, piping, etc.) and construction hiring.
• Experience using ATS, sourcing tools, and social media platforms.
• Ability to network proactively within the Greater Richmond area.

Responsibilities

• Full cycle recruiting for field, service, and office roles; partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and timelines.
• Source candidates using job boards, ATS, referrals, social media, and industry channels; build pipelines for high-volume roles.
• Promote the company culture and careers; ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS and identify workflow improvements.
• Assist with offer letters, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding coordination.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

ATS experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Management, Psychology

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Social media recruiting

Job description

Doswell Operating Group is seeking a driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruiting for EMC Mechanical Services, covering field, service, and office roles in the Richmond area. You will partner with hiring managers, source top candidates, and drive the hiring process from screening to onboarding.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of TA experience in construction or skilled trades, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong ATS and social media recruiting skills.