Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401k with company matching

PTO

Job summary

A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist to manage hiring and new-hire onboarding across the company.

You will source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews with hiring managers, complete pre-employment requirements, and deliver new-hire orientation. The role requires 2+ years in recruiting/HR coordination or an associate degree, strong knowledge of employment laws, and experience with ATS/HRIS.

Qualifications

• Two+ years recruiting, HR coordination, or onboarding experience, or an associate degree in HR/Business Administration or related field.
• Knowledge of employment law and hiring compliance including EEO, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, and I-9/E-Verify requirements.
• Knowledge of construction and electrical trade terminology, licensing, and apprenticeship structures.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and experience with applicant tracking and HRIS/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and posting job requisitions; source candidates through ATS, job boards, job fairs, trade/technical schools, and referrals; manage recruiting campaigns.
• Review applications against job requirements, conduct pre-interview phone screens, and keep applicants informed on status.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers, schedule shop/jobsite walkthroughs, and provide feedback to interviewers.
• Conduct reference and background checks, schedule drug testing and Fit for Duty testing, verify licenses, MVR, OSHA and safety certifications.
• Prepare and extend offer letters within approved ranges; complete Form I-9 and process E-Verify; apply EEO/ADA requirements; support prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and apprenticeship reporting.
• Schedule and conduct new employee orientations covering policies, pay/timekeeping, benefits enrollment, safety; coordinate onboarding checklist for badge, PPE, tools, uniforms, IT; enroll in payroll/benefits/apprenticeship programs.
• Prepare recruiting reports (time-to-fill, source-of-hire, open requisition status, turnover); build candidate pipeline and relationships with trade schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Interview scheduling

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business Admin

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

• Job Category Employee
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Description

A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist to manage hiring and new-hire onboarding across the company. The Specialist sources and screens candidates, coordinates interviews with hiring managers, completes pre-employment and employment eligibility requirements, and delivers new-hire orientation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing and Postings

Create and post job requisitions; source candidates through the applicant tracking system, job boards, job fairs, trade and technical schools, and employee referrals; manage and monitor recruiting campaigns.

Applicant Flow and Screening

Review applications against job requirements, conduct pre-interview phone screens, and make certain every applicant is contacted and updated on the status of their application.

Interview Coordination

Meet with hiring managers regularly to identify hiring needs, schedule interviews and shop or jobsite walk-throughs, participate in interviews, and give interviewers feedback. Hiring decisions remain with the hiring manager.

Credentialing and Background

Conduct reference and background checks, schedule drug and alcohol testing and Fit for Duty testing, and verify any required licenses, MVR, and OSHA and other safety certifications.

Offers and Compliance

Prepare and extend offer letters within approved ranges; complete Form I-9 and process E-Verify submissions within required timeframes; apply EEO and ADA requirements consistently; support prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and apprenticeship ratio reporting.

Onboarding and Orientation

Schedule and conduct new employee orientations covering policies, pay and timekeeping, benefits enrollment, and safety; coordinate the pre-first-day checklist for badge and access, PPE and tools, uniforms, IT, and jobsite reporting; enroll new hires in payroll, benefits, and apprenticeship programs.

Reporting and Pipeline

Prepare recruiting reports on time-to-fill, source-of-hire, open requisition status, and turnover; build candidate pipeline and trade school relationships ahead of need.

Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of recruiting, human resources coordination, or onboarding experience, or an associate level degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of employment law and hiring compliance, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, and I-9/E-Verify requirements.
• Knowledge of construction and electrical trade terminology, job classifications, licensing, and apprenticeship structures.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and experience with applicant tracking and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple open requisitions and onboarding files in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Pleasant phone demeanor and good customer service skills, and the ability to work with employees, management, and applicants while abiding by company policies. Must exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must comply with a pre-employment drug test, and hold a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish), Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification; and recruiting experience in construction, skilled trades, or another field-based workforce.

POSITION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position works in an office setting 90% of the time and at jobsites, schools, or hiring events 10% of the time. Regular attendance is an essential function.
• Regularly required to sit and view a computer monitor for extended periods, and to stand, walk, use hands and arms, talk, and hear. Lifting up to 25 lbs occurs occasionally.
• Some duties may be performed outside in the elements on a job site, which may include exposure to water, dust, dirt, and equipment noise, and require the use of company-issued PPE.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Commensurate with experience, paid weekly, with health insurance and ancillary benefit options, paid holidays, PTO, and 401k with company matching.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgendered or bisexual status, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company does not sponsor work visas; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.