Recruitment Manager

Race Rock Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Race Rock Recruiting Manager will design and execute a nationwide talent acquisition strategy aligned with our infrastructure goals. You will lead a team of recruiting staff, partner with executives to forecast hiring needs, and drive data-driven decisions to optimize time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.

Based in Houston, the role focuses on industrial fabrication, engineering, and infrastructure services, with emphasis on employer branding and compliance with labor laws.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least 5 years in management or lead capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; SHRM-CP/SCP is a plus.
• Ability to translate recruiting data into actionable insights for executives.
• Elite negotiation and presentation skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure sectors is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-channel recruitment strategies to attract specialized talent in industrial fabrication, engineering, and infrastructure services.
• Supervise and mentor recruiting staff, setting KPIs and coaching to meet aggressive hiring targets.
• Advise department heads and plant managers with market insights, salary benchmarking, and best practices for talent selection.
• Lead employer branding initiatives to resonate with our mission across LinkedIn, job boards, and trade schools.
• Audit and refine the full-cycle recruitment process from intake to onboarding; leverage data analytics to reduce time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with staffing agencies, job boards, and background check providers.
• Ensure all hiring practices comply with federal and state labor laws.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team management

Hiring manager advisory

Employer branding

Process optimization

Vendor management

Compliance & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SCP certification

Tools

ATS platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

The Recruiting Manager at Race Rock is a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with our long-term business objectives. Oversee the entire recruitment function, managing internal recruiting staff or assistants, while partnering with executive leadership to forecast hiring needs across our national production facilities. This role requires a data-driven leader who can build a high-performance recruiting culture rooted in our H.E.A.R.T. values: Honesty, Engagement, Accountability, Respectfulness, and Teamwork. This person will report to the Director of Recruiting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement multi-channel recruitment strategies to attract specialized talent in industrial fabrication, engineering, and infrastructure services.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor recruiting staff (Recruiting Assistants and Recruiters), setting clear KPIs and providing the coaching necessary to meet aggressive hiring targets.
• Hiring Manager Advisory: Act as a high-level consultant to Department Heads and Plant Managers, providing market insights, salary benchmarking, and best practices for talent selection.
• Employer Branding: Lead initiatives to enhance the Race Rock employer brand, ensuring our mission to "build America’s infrastructure" resonates across LinkedIn, industry job boards, and trade schools.
• Process Optimization: Audit and refine the full-cycle recruitment process from initial intake to onboarding - leveraging our internal tracking process and data analytics to reduce time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate and manage relationships with third‑party staffing agencies, job board vendors, and background check providers to ensure maximum ROI on the recruiting budget.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all hiring practices comply with federal and state labor laws.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: 5+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, with at least 5+ years in management or lead capacity. Experience in the industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure sectors is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP) are a plus.
• Analytical acumen: Ability to translate recruiting data into actionable insights for the executive team.
• Communication: Elite negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Tech Proficiency: Expert knowledge of modern ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and HRIS systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interpersonal: Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Decision Making: Exercises independent judgment in screening, assessing, and advancing candidates through the hiring process. Collaborates closely with hiring managers to align recruiting efforts with departmental needs and priorities. Consults with the VP of HR on strategic hiring decisions, compensation considerations, and offers for key roles.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to travel to other Race Rock locations as needed for the business.
• Must be able to travel to hiring events necessary for the business.