Recruiter

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Texas employer is seeking a Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment across various operational roles. This role involves partnering with hiring managers to refine job requirements, developing effective sourcing strategies, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related fields, along with at least 2 years of recruiting experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. Preferred candidates will have experience in construction or industrial environments, along with familiarity with Dayforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience in corporate or agency.
• Experience managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously.
• Ability to develop proactive sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting process.
• Partner with hiring managers for role requirements.
• Conduct structured phone screens and behavioral interviews.

Skills

Interviewing and candidate assessment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with applicant tracking systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Dayforce

Job description

Building Texas… Powering the World. Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat – one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025!

The Recruiter is responsible for full‑cycle recruitment across assigned business units, supporting service administration, parts, warehouse, sales, and other operational roles. This position drives recruiting efforts by sourcing, screening, and interviewing qualified candidates to successfully fill open positions in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation)
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring timelines
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and workforce partnerships
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard‑to‑fill roles
• Conduct structured phone screens and behavioral interviews
• Coordinate interviews and collect hiring feedback
• Track recruiting metrics including time‑to‑fill and source effectiveness
• Maintain accurate records in ATS/HRIS systems (Dayforce experience preferred)
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
• Deliver a professional, positive candidate experience

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of recruiting experience (corporate or agency)
• Experience managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Experience recruiting in construction, industrial, manufacturing, or skilled trades environments
• Dayforce experience

Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.