Recruiter - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Socket.dev; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPAM is seeking an HR Field Recruiter to source, screen, and hire field talent for Northern and Southern California. You will work with VP Field Ops & Area Managers to forecast manpower and ensure staffing meets project needs.

The role requires 3+ years in construction or field recruiting, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, experience with E-Verify/I-9, and strong Excel reporting. Travel across CA is required; commute between office and sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in construction or facilities management.
• Proven success recruiting for field trades including plumbing, HVAC,Electrical.
• Experience with E-Verify, I-9 compliance, and pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Full cycle bilingual recruitment of field talent for CA locations.
• Source talent, place ads, interview and qualify applicants, and coordinate onboarding.
• Partner with payroll for new hires and benefits packages; manage hiring dashboards.
• Maintain recruiting reports and manpower trackers; present metrics to leadership.
• Attend career fairs and uphold the company brand in the community.

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

Bilingual English/Spanish

ATS platforms

HRIS systems

Excel reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin or related

HR certification (PHR/SHRM-CP) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Background checks & I-9 compliance tools

Job description

Who We Are

AMPAM is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractor serving large-scale multifamily and commercial projects across California. With 1,500 employees across multiple business units, we are committed to delivering quality, safety, and excellence in every project.

Job Summary

The HR Field Recruiter possesses field, labor/industrial and construction industry experience to support our HR team at Corporate Office and the entire Field Job Locations for Northern and Southern California.Support will require the ability to source, qualify, and liaise with VP of Field Operations & Area Manager’s to ensure manpower requests are met and maintained.

Key Responsibilities Include:

(But not limited to the following)

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills to completion.
• Full cycle bilingual recruitment of field talent from San Jose to San Diego, CA.
• Source talent/place ads. Interview and qualify (test) applicants, request background checks, schedule new hires/conduct orientation.
• Partner with Payroll team for processing new hires and employee packages.
• Post jobs for a variety of open positions, plus tracking and updating through the offer/hire stage.
• Assist and update payroll with field employees (2 systems), process applicants/new hire documents, run daily payroll/time corrections report, update vacation/sick time.
• Liaison with VP of Field Operations & Area Manger’s.
• Engage with new hires re; job number, start date, and location.
• Complete new hire field list daily and email distribution. Assist/update field spreadsheet tracker/calendar and manpower transfers.
• Participate in networking at career fairs and maintaining our positive company brand in the community.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in construction, facilities management, or skilled trades.
• Proven success recruiting for Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical positions.
• Experience working in the multi-family housing industry a plus.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting and managing multiple concurrent requisitions across geographically dispersed locations.
• Hands-on experience with E-Verify, I-9 compliance, background checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Experience partnering with field operations leaders (Superintendents, Area Managers, VPs) to forecast manpower needs and fill open roles.
• Experience building and maintaining recruiting reports, manpower trackers, and hiring dashboards in Excel; comfortable presenting hiring metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, weekly manpower status) to leadership.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
• Knowledge of labor markets, trade certifications, and skilled trade recruitment strategies.
• Proficiency in ATS platforms, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize a high volume of open requisitions and competing deadlines.
• Working knowledge of California employment law, EEO requirements, and Fair Chance Act compliance.
• Ability to travel between the corporate office and job sites across Northern and Southern California as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and basic formulas, for producing recruiting reports and maintaining manpower trackers.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship