Contract Recruiter

McGough Construction; Roseville (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough Construction is seeking a Contract Recruiter to execute recruitment strategies and build talent pipelines for technical roles across the organization. You will partner with the Director, Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to streamline processes, improve candidate experience, and drive recruiting metrics.

The role supports campus recruiting and McGough Internship Program, with hybrid/remote flexibility and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in technical recruiting or sourcing.
• Experience recruiting within the construction industry.
• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems, online recruiting tools, and networking platforms.
• Knowledge of creative and innovative sourcing techniques.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and recruit for multiple positions to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Candidate/talent pool communications, branding and employment.
• Works with TA and Marketing teams to communicate culture and job opportunities.
• Determines hiring needs for each role and discusses with hiring managers.
• Assists in writing job descriptions and market/compensation analysis.
• Conducts initial interviews and coordinates interview process and scheduling.
• Builds relationships within the office network as a trusted partner.
• Oversees onboarding activities with the TA team.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Tools

ATS

Recruiting platforms

Networking platforms

Job boards

Job description

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.CONTRACT RECRUITERThe Contract Recruiter will participate in executing McGough's recruitment and hiring processes, strategies, and goals. Key responsibilities include:Overall talent recruitment successSupports proactive sourcing efforts and talent pipeline developmentSuccessfully coordinates the hiring process to ensure consistency and efficiencySupports and works with the Director, Talent Acquisition (TA), TA team, and Hiring Managers to build and execute the company's workforce pipeline strategiesCandidate satisfactionAssists with campus recruitmentSupports McGough Internship ProgramFoster and build relationships with prospective new talent, internal employees, outside networks, post-secondary schools, search firms, etc.QUALIFICATIONS:Required:3-5 years of related experience with an emphasis in technical recruiting or sourcingExperience recruiting within the construction industryProficient in using applicant tracking systems, online recruiting tools, professional networking platforms, and job boardsKnowledge of creative and innovative sourcing techniquesPreferred:5+ years of related experience with a focus on technical recruiting and/or sourcingExperience managing full-cycle recruiting processesNetwork connections in the construction industry, unions and community organizations within the nationSkills:Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft 365 applicationsProven interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills and problem solveKnowledge of creative and innovative sourcing techniquesCapacity to coordinate multiple tasks and recruit for multiple positions to meet deadlinesTalent to establish rapport and effectively advise all levels within the organizationAbility to work with confidential data and maintain privacyAbility to professionally voice concerns and effectively deal with conflictPositive can do attitude and continual learnerCORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Candidate/talent pool communications, branding and employmentWorks with the TA and Marketing teams to proactively communicate culture, values and job opportunities using a variety of social media platforms, in-house platforms, job boards, etc.Determines hiring manager and organizational needs for each rolePartners with sourcers to execute sourcing strategies and standard work processessFully understands recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with hiring managers to discuss needsConsult with hiring managers on talent market information, hiring trends and recruiting best practicesAssists in writing job descriptions and performing market and compensation analysis as neededCandidate screeningConducts initial interviews, make recommendations to the hiring manager and coordinate interviews with hiring manager and interview teamManages candidate informationVia reporting and communications in applicant tracking systemBuilds strong relationships within the office network they support to be viewed as a trusted partnerCoordinates all pre-hire activities and onboarding with the TA team related to the hiring processContinuously improves processesAids in improving organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perksIdentifies and helps lead initiatives that drive hiring efficiencies and improvements to our recruitment effortsTracks and maintains all recruiting metrics including, but not limited to, interviews per hire, cost per hire, performance of new hires, turnover rate for company and departments, as well as onboarding feedbackManages and oversees all recruiter/search firmsActs as the main contact for all recruiter/headhunter firms, removing this role from all hiring managers to ensure consistency in process. Ensures Director, TA looks over terms of the agreementsAssesses fit as well as performance of all recruiter/search firms to ensure best-fit and best-performing firms are hired when neededHigher Education talent acquisitionWorks with TA team in partnering with campus recruiters to attract new talent from post-secondary schoolsMcGough Internship ProgramWorks with TA team to help support leaders throughout the organization to source, recruit, screen, interview, coordinate & schedule interviews for internshipsCommunicates and markets internship opportunities on internal platforms, post-secondary schools, social media platforms, etc.Other duties as assignedOFFICE AND TRAVEL:Office: This position offers a hybrid or remote work flexibility.Travel: Occasional overnight travel to visit headquarters, regional offices and recruiting events may be involved.Contract duration: 3-6 month duration, open to discussion, with the potential for extension based on future workload and business needs.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s work station. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.***In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $30.00/hour to $55.00/hour, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer. Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth.