Senior Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries is seeking a Senior Recruiter to drive full-cycle recruiting for field operations in a fast-paced construction environment. You will source, screen, interview, and extend offers while coordinating with project managers and department heads to forecast hiring needs.

You will shape recruiting processes, maintain candidate pipelines, and ensure compliance with labor laws. Strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or recruiting-related field preferred; experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Two to five plus years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience in an industrial/construction setting is preferable.
• Must be familiar with heavy industrial construction crafts.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to source, attract, screen, and interview candidates with technical backgrounds.
• Computer literacy.
• Stellar phone skills.
• Planning and organization.
• Skilled behavioral interviewer with the ability to conduct different types of interviews.
• Creative problem solver.
• Sound judgment and decision making.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• A team player.
• Sharp negotiation skills.
• Consultative approach.
• Confidentiality.
• Energetic, self-motivated & persistent.
• Goal and results driven.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle recruiting for field operations.
• Coordinate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Forecast hiring needs with project managers to develop sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Oversee onboarding processes and related documentation.
• Mentor recruiters and recruiting coordinators.
• Lead special projects like onboarding improvements or recruitment marketing.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Sourcing candidates

Screening interviews

Interview coordination

Negotiation skills

Team player

Adaptable

Creative problem solver

Decision making

Phone skills

Planning and organization

Behavioral interviewing

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or recruiting-related field

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Senior Recruiter plays a key role in driving talent acquisition strategies to support the workforce needs of the construction industry. This position is responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting strategies for the field operations. Perform day-to-day recruiting activities associated with the sourcing, coordinating, screening, qualifying, interviewing, handling offers, and hiring candidates for open positions. Assist with all recruiting-related processes that will take new hires up to their first day and ensure a smooth transition into HR related onboarding. Will take other strategic direction from the Recruiting Manager as needed.

Responsibilities

• The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
• Responsible for assisting with internal and external relationships tied to Cajun Industries' recruiting efforts
• Work with Recruiting Manager in associated support activities such as organizing resumes, making calls, setting up interviews, performing associated data entry and recordkeeping work, pre-qualification activities, preparing offer letters, setting up testing and screenings, tracking candidate status in Cajun’s CMTS program, referrals, etc
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and department heads to forecast hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies
• Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of job descriptions for all Cajun crafts and work with managers to maintain and update these as necessary
• Evaluate possible recruiting sources toward finding and attracting suitable, qualified candidates that fit the Cajun Industries culture
• Actively source and recruit candidates through the appropriate methods – advertising, recruiters, job sites, career fairs, professional networks, social media, referrals, etc
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with professional, industry, and social networks to source qualified candidates
• Review and analyze resumes, applications, and qualifications to determine suitability
• Actively pre-screen candidates
• Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with the hiring managers, and participate as necessary and/or where recruiters can add value
• Inform all candidates about Cajun Industries and the open position by selling Cajun features, advantages, and benefits to candidates throughout the process as may be appropriate
• Take a lead role in evaluating candidates against Cajun Industries’ expectations
• Brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews
• Advise hiring managers on interviewing and on how they may best handle individual interviews
• Conduct and verify references
• Conduct and/or oversee pre-employment testing – technical and non-technical
• Serve as the primary point person in the communications with candidates
• Provide regular updates and feedback to the recruiting manager
• Extend offers of employment within the company's timing and compensation parameters and work with the hiring manager on any negotiation processes
• Maintain awareness of local labor market trends and competitor activity
• Ensuring recruiting practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws
• Support internal audits and reporting related to hiring and compliance
• Mentor recruiters and recruiting coordinators
• Assist in developing and refining recruiting processes and tools
• Lead or contribute to special projects such as onboarding improvements, recruitment marketing, or technology upgrades

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or recruiting recruiting-related field is preferred; experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• Two to five plus years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in an industrial / construction setting is preferable
• Must be familiar with heavy industrial construction crafts
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to source, attract, screen, and interview candidates with technical backgrounds
• Computer literacy
• Stellar phone skills
• Planning and organization
• Skilled behavioral interviewer with the ability to conduct different types of interviews
• Creative problem solver
• Sound judgment and decision making
• Flexible and adaptable
• A team player
• Sharp negotiation skills
• Consultative approach
• Confidentiality
• Energetic, self-motivated & persistent
• Goal and results driven
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Positive attitude

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods during office work and meetings.
• Operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information in person, electronically, and during virtual or telephone meetings.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Direct, collaborate with, and communicate with executives, clients, and project teams.
• Interpret and apply company policies, safety protocols, and written instructions.
• Perform mathematical calculations, analyze business data, and review project estimates.
• Maintain accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail while managing competing priorities in an active office environment with frequent interruptions.