Recruiter

CFS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Houston, TX is seeking a Recruiter to own the full recruitment lifecycle across energy, engineering, EPC, and technical services. You will partner with hiring managers to define requirements, source proactively, and attract top talent using LinkedIn Recruiter and various channels.

This role emphasizes building strong talent pipelines, delivering a positive candidate experience, coordinating interviews, and managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced energy market.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting within energy, oil and gas, engineering, EPC or industrial services.
• Understanding of full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, onboarding).
• Experience sourcing candidates for technical, professional, or project-based positions.
• Ability to build relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, job boards, and other recruitment tools.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sourcing, networking, and candidate engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications and make informed recommendations.
• Professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail with candidate information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake and sourcing through interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, project demands, and priorities.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and networks.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
• Recruit for roles across energy, oil and gas, engineering, EPC, and technical services.
• Review resumes, conduct initial screenings, and assess qualifications against requirements.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and communicate with candidates and teams.
• Manage multiple requisitions while balancing deadlines and priorities.
• Support offer management, including compensation discussions and pre-employment requirements.
• Deliver a professional candidate experience from initial contact to onboarding.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness and time-to-fill metrics.
• Support employer branding and promote the organization as an employer of choice.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing

Screening

Offer management

Onboarding

Stakeholder management

Candidate engagement

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job boards

Job description

Our client is looking to add a Recruiter to its team in Houston, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and knows how to identify and attract top talent across the energy, engineering, and oil and gas industries. The ideal candidate will have experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with hiring managers, and developing effective sourcing strategies to meet business and project staffing needs. This role requires more than reviewing resumes and coordinating interviews. We're looking for someone who can understand hiring priorities, proactively source qualified candidates, build strong talent pipelines, and navigate competing demands while delivering a positive candidate experience. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with stakeholders across the business to support recruitment needs for technical, professional, and project-based positions.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial job intake and candidate sourcing through interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, position specifications, project demands, and hiring priorities
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, professional networks, and other channels
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future staffing requirements
• Recruit for positions across the energy, oil and gas, engineering, EPC, and technical services sectors
• Review resumes, conduct initial candidate screenings, and assess qualifications against job requirements
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and maintain communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the process
• Manage multiple open requisitions while balancing deadlines, changing priorities, and business needs
• Partner with hiring managers to establish realistic recruitment timelines and develop solutions for challenging vacancies
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activity, and applicant information within the applicant tracking system
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding candidate pipelines, recruitment progress, and potential hiring challenges
• Support offer management, including candidate communication, compensation discussions, and pre-employment requirements
• Deliver a professional and engaging candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness, recruitment processes, and time-to-fill metrics
• Support employer branding initiatives and promote the organization as an employer of choice
• Ensure recruitment activities follow applicable employment requirements and established company policies

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience preferred
• Experience recruiting within the energy, oil and gas, engineering, EPC, or industrial services industries is highly desirable
• Understanding of full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding
• Experience sourcing candidates for technical, professional, or project-based positions
• Strong ability to build relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, job boards, and other recruitment tools
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sourcing, networking, and candidate engagement skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications, identify potential talent, and make informed recruitment recommendations
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt sourcing strategies when vacancies are difficult to fill
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail when handling candidate information
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• A proactive, results-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering a positive candidate experience

Why This Role?

• Join a team supporting recruitment across the energy, engineering, and industrial services sectors
• Build relationships with experienced professionals and develop a strong network within the Houston energy market
• Take ownership of the recruitment lifecycle and make a direct impact on hiring outcomes
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to support workforce planning and project staffing needs
• Apply creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent in a competitive market
• Contribute to recruitment process improvements and help build strong, effective teams

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