Recruiting Coordinator - Primoris Heavy Civil - Louisiana

James-Construction-Group,-LL; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil seeks a Recruiting Coordinator to support the recruitment team in Louisiana. You will manage schedules, update the ATS, and handle onboarding and offer workflows to ensure a smooth candidate experience for heavy civil construction roles.

Preferred candidates have 1–3 years in administrative support with strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with ATS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in administrative support, preferably in HR or recruiting.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is highly desirable.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in construction or heavy civil industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule interviews (phone, virtual, in-person) with candidates and hiring managers.
• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) by updating candidate statuses and data.
• Prepare and send offer letters, new hire paperwork, and background check requests.
• Communicate with candidates on status and answer inquiries.
• Assist in posting job descriptions on boards and career sites.
• Support recruiters in sourcing and screening resumes.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics including orientation materials.
• Maintain recruitment files and documentation.
• Participate in recruitment events, job fairs, and campus recruiting.
• Generate recruitment reports and provide data analysis.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

ATS experience

Calendar management

Communication skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Job Overview:Job SummaryThe Recruiting Coordinator for Primoris Heavy Civil in Louisiana will support the recruitment team by managing administrative tasks, scheduling interviews, and ensuring a smooth candidate experience for heavy civil construction roles.Bilingual is not required but is preferredJob Responsibilities* Coordinate and schedule interviews (phone, virtual, and in-person) with candidates and hiring managers, managing complex calendars and time zones.* Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) by updating candidate statuses, inputting data, and ensuring data integrity.* Prepare and send offer letters, new hire paperwork, and background check requests.* Communicate regularly with candidates, providing updates on application status and answering general inquiries.* Assist in the creation and posting of job descriptions on various job boards and career sites.* Support recruiters in sourcing and screening resumes for entry-level and mid-level positions.* Coordinate and facilitate onboarding logistics for new hires, including scheduling orientation and preparing necessary materials.* Maintain accurate and organized recruitment files and documentation.* Participate in recruitment events, job fairs, and campus recruiting initiatives as needed.* Generate recruitment reports and provide data analysis as requested by the recruiting team.Job Qualifications*** Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.* 1-3 years of experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a human resources or recruiting department.* Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).* Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is highly desirable.* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.* Prior experience in the construction or heavy civil industry is a plus.* Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic and evolving work environment.Company Overview:Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.