Contract Recruiter

MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Travel opportunities

Job summary

McGough is seeking a Contract Recruiter to execute recruitment strategies, support proactive sourcing, and coordinate the hiring process across the organization. The role partners with the Director, Talent Acquisition, TA team, and Hiring Managers to build workforce pipelines, manage campus recruiting, and support the Internship Program.

Responsibilities include candidate screening, onboarding coordination, and ongoing process improvement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruiting or sourcing experience with emphasis in technical recruiting or sourcing
• Experience recruiting within the construction industry
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems and job boards
• Knowledge of creative and innovative sourcing techniques

Responsibilities

• Oversee candidate/talent pool communications, branding and employment efforts with TA and Marketing teams
• Partner with hiring managers to determine needs and coordinate sourcing strategies
• Screen candidates, conduct initial interviews and coordinate interview processes
• Manage candidate information in the ATS and build trusted partnerships within the office network
• Help improve recruiting processes and track key metrics
• Oversee recruiter/search firms and coordinate campus recruitment and internship programs

Skills

Microsoft 365

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Critical thinking

Sourcing techniques

Relationship building

Handling confidential data

Conflict resolution

Fast learner

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Online recruiting tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

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 RECRUITER

The Contract Recruiter will participate in executing McGough's recruitment and hiring processes, strategies, and goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Overall talent recruitment success
• Supports proactive sourcing efforts and talent pipeline development
• Successfully coordinates the hiring process to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Supports and works with the Director, Talent Acquisition (TA), TA team, and Hiring Managers to build and execute the company's workforce pipeline strategies
• Candidate satisfaction
• Assists with campus recruitment
• Supports McGough Internship Program
• Foster 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 sourcing
• Experience recruiting within the construction industry
• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems, online recruiting tools, professional networking platforms, and job boards
• Knowledge of creative and innovative sourcing techniques

Preferred

• 5+ years of related experience with a focus on technical recruiting and/or sourcing
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes
• Network connections in the construction industry, unions and community organizations within the nation

Skills

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications
• Proven interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills and problem solve
• Knowledge of creative and innovative sourcing techniques
• Capacity to coordinate multiple tasks and recruit for multiple positions to meet deadlines
• Talent to establish rapport and effectively advise all levels within the organization
• Ability to work with confidential data and maintain privacy
• Ability to professionally voice concerns and effectively deal with conflict
• Positive can do attitude and continual learner

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidate/talent pool communications, branding and employment

• Works 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 role

• Partners with sourcers to execute sourcing strategies and standard work processess
• Fully understands recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with hiring managers to discuss needs
• Consult with hiring managers on talent market information, hiring trends and recruiting best practices
• Assists in writing job descriptions and performing market and compensation analysis as needed

Candidate screening

• Conducts initial interviews, make recommendations to the hiring manager and coordinate interviews with hiring manager and interview team

Manages candidate information

• Via reporting and communications in applicant tracking system
• Builds strong relationships within the office network they support to be viewed as a trusted partner
• Coordinates all pre-hire activities and onboarding with the TA team related to the hiring process

Continuously improves processes

• Aids in improving organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks
• Identifies and helps lead initiatives that drive hiring efficiencies and improvements to our recruitment efforts
• Tracks 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 feedback

Manages and oversees all recruiter/search firms

• Acts 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 agreements
• Assesss fit as well as performance of all recruiter/search firms to ensure best-fit and best-performing firms are hired when needed

Higher Education talent acquisition

• Works with TA team in partnering with campus recruiters to attract new talent from post-secondary schools

McGough Internship Program

• Works with TA team to help support leaders throughout the organization to source, recruit, screen, interview, coordinate & schedule interviews for internships
• Communicates and markets internship opportunities on internal platforms, post-secondary schools, social media platforms, etc.

OFFICE 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.