Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Energy

Knobelsdorff Enterprises; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Enterprises in Minnesota is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support the Talent Acquisition team and Energy Division. You will coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and handle onboarding tasks to ensure a smooth experience for new hires.

Responsibilities include coordinating background checks, maintaining ATS records, posting jobs, and supporting recruiting metrics. The role emphasizes organization, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies, with

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, onboarding, or HR.
• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ATS and HR systems; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiters and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate interviews and serve as a point of contact for candidates.
• Manage candidate activity and workflows within the ATS.
• Post and maintain job openings on internal and external boards.
• Support offer letters, onboarding documents, and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate background checks, screenings, and verifications.
• Maintain recruiting records and track open positions.
• Support events, referrals, and recruiting outreach.
• Assist with recruiting metrics and hiring updates.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

ATS experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Associate degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ATS familiarity

Microsoft Office & Teams

Job description

• Compensation: USD 26.12 - USD 28.77 - hourly

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core value. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Job Description

This role supports the Talent Acquisition team and the Energy Division by coordinating recruiting and onboarding activities that help create a positive candidate and new hire experience. You’ll be responsible for supporting the hiring process from the time a position opens through a new employee’s onboarding experience, including interview coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding activities. Success in this role means keeping hiring and onboarding processes organized, efficient, and moving forward, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Support recruiters and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate interviews and serve as a point of contact for candidates.
• Manage candidate activity and workflows within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Post and maintain job openings on internal and external job boards.
• Support offer letters, acceptance documentation, and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, employment verifications, and other pre-employment activities.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and track open positions.
• Support career fairs, hiring events, employee referral programs, and recruiting outreach.
• Assist with recruiting metrics, reporting, and hiring updates.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for new hires from offer acceptance through onboarding.

Administrative & Compliance Support

• Maintain recruiting, onboarding, and personnel records with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Help ensure recruiting and onboarding processes align with company policies and applicable employment requirements.
• Support audits, reporting needs, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with Talent Acquisition and HR projects, process improvements, and special initiatives.

Qualifications

What You Bring

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, onboarding, talent acquisition, HR, or a related role.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting recruiting efforts in construction, energy, manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, or field service environments preferred.
• Knowledge of recruiting, onboarding, and employment best practices preferred.

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $26.12 - $28.77 per hour

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Ability to perform work primarily in an office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through virtual platforms.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment associated with recruiting events and career fairs.
• Ability to travel to career fairs, hiring events, company locations, or other recruiting-related events as needed.

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.