Construction Talent Acquisition Specialist: Hire Top Talent

UNKNOWN; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental insurances

Flexible Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Tapani is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to source, attract, and hire across all levels for a large-scale construction operation with 700+ employees. You’ll manage end-to-end recruitment, coordinate apprentice programs, and partner with leaders to forecast staffing needs.

You will use multiple channels to attract candidates, promote Tapani as an employer of choice, ensure compliance, and provide data-driven insights. Some evening or weekend events may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of recruiting or HR experience preferred.
• Experience managing apprentice and internship programs is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offer preparation.
• Apprentice & Intern Programs: Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and program development for apprentices and interns in partnership with operations and training teams.
• Workforce Planning: Partner with department leaders to forecast staffing needs and develop talent pipelines for both short-term project demands and long-term growth.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilize multiple channels including job boards, social media, career fairs, trade schools, and community outreach to attract candidates.
• Employer Branding: Promote the company as an employer of choice in the construction industry through marketing, events, and social media presence.
• Compliance: Ensure recruitment practices comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Data & Reporting: Track and report recruiting metrics, trends, and candidate pipeline activity to support continuous improvement.
• Onboarding Support: Collaborate with HR and training teams to ensure smooth integration of new hires into the company culture and safety programs.
• Industry Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce development agencies, and professional organizations.
• Uphold Tapani’s Purpose document: Demonstrate actions and behaviors that align with Tapani’s Purpose and Values.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

3+ years recruiting/HR

Experience with apprentice/intern programs

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

Tapani is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to source, attract, and hire across all levels for a large-scale construction operation with 700+ employees. You’ll manage end-to-end recruitment, coordinate apprentice programs, and partner with leaders to forecast staffing needs.

You will use multiple channels to attract candidates, promote Tapani as an employer of choice, ensure compliance, and provide data-driven insights. Some evening or weekend events may be required.