Human Resources Generalist -Talent Sourcing

R-2 Contractors; Prineville (OR); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking a Human Resources Generalist & Talent Sourcing to guide end-to-end onboarding and offboarding for a mix of union and core staff. You will drive candidate outreach, intake calls, and scheduling while coordinating with Payroll, Benefits, IT, and Operations to ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding processes.

The role emphasizes building talent pipelines in heavy civil construction and power infrastructure, requiring strong communication and independent work in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct construction sourcing experience.
• Experience sourcing Project Managers, Estimators, Mechanics, Superintendents and other leadership roles.
• Strong experience with LinkedIn, job boards, resume databases, and proactive candidate outreach.
• Experience conducting intake calls, evaluating qualifications, and scheduling with recruiters.
• Experience working within an ATS and managing multiple candidate pipelines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify qualified candidates for field operations, project management, estimating, and other roles.
• Conduct proactive candidate outreach through LinkedIn, job boards, resume databases, phone, email, text, and other channels.
• Conduct initial candidate intake calls to assess experience, qualifications, availability, location, and fit.
• Schedule qualified candidates for interviews with Senior Recruiters and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Construction sourcing

Candidate outreach

Candidate intake calls

ATS experience

Communication & organization

Independence

Team collaboration

Tools

LinkedIn

Job boards

Resume databases

ATS

Job description

Join Our Team at R-2 Contractors!

Since 2009, R-2 Contractors has been a trusted leader in Civil & Underground construction, specializing in power infrastructure projects nationwide. From renewable energy to major utility work, we deliver expert excavation, grading, trenching, and foundation services that keep communities connected and moving forward.

What truly sets us apart is our culture. At R-2, we’re a team of people who are hungry to take on challenging projects, humble enough to learn, grow, and collaborate, and smart in how we plan, build, and solve problems. We believe in showing up for each other, doing things the right way, and owning every aspect of our work.

If you take pride in precision, thrive in tough conditions, and live by "Pride, Grit, & Own It!", you’ll fit right in! We’re building more than infrastructure—we’re building a team that pushes limits and stands behind every job we do.

Position: Human Resources Generalist & Talent Sourcing

Location: Prineville, OR (hybrid work schedule)

Salary: $34 - $38 / hr

R-2 Contractors is currently seeking a motivated Human Resources Generalist & Talent Sourcing to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our continued success with a company that values integrity and professionalism.

Human Resources Generalist

• Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding for both union and core employees.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screenings, and required new hire documentation.
• Complete and maintain Form I-9 documentation and employment eligibility verification.
• Manage employee setup and changes within the HRIS, ensuring accurate and timely employee records.
• Process terminations and employee separations, including required documentation and system updates.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Benefits, IT, Operations, and other departments throughout onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure union employee processes align with applicable collective bargaining agreements and company procedures.
• Serve as an HR point of contact for employees and managers throughout onboarding and offboarding.

Talent Sourcing

• Source and identify qualified candidates for key company positions including field operations, project management, estimating, and others.
• Experience sourcing for heavy civil construction, underground utilities, power infrastructure, renewable energy, utility-scale construction, or similar technical environments is strongly preferred.
• Conduct proactive candidate outreach through LinkedIn, job boards, resume databases, phone, email, text, and other sourcing channels.
• Conduct initial candidate intake calls to assess experience, qualifications, availability, location, and overall fit.
• Schedule qualified candidates for interviews and appointments with Senior Recruiters.
• Partner closely with Senior Recruiters to understand position requirements, priorities, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.
• Maintain accurate candidate activity, notes, status, and contact information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Track sourcing activity and pipeline metrics, including outreach, responses, intake calls, appointments, and candidate conversions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of direct construction sourcing experience required.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing Project Managers, Estimators, Mechanics, Superintendents, and other construction leadership and professional roles.
• Strong experience with LinkedIn, job boards, resume databases, and proactive candidate outreach.
• Experience conducting candidate intake calls, evaluating qualifications, and scheduling candidates with recruiters.
• Experience working within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and managing multiple candidate pipelines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while partnering closely with Senior Recruiters.
• Previous HR, HRIS, onboarding, or employee lifecycle experience preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) / Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Work Schedule

• Full time, Monday to Friday, with flexibility as required by project needs

*R-2 Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.