Talent Acquisition Generalist

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401K Match

Job summary

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company is seeking a recruiter to support our commercial construction projects and sister company Cooper Equipment Rentals. You will source, attract, and hire for office and field roles, manage the full recruitment lifecycle, and partner with hiring managers to strengthen our brand in the marketplace.

You will coordinate interviews, extend offers, and oversee onboarding, with a focus on safety mindset and culture fit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5+ years of recruiting experience, construction/field-based environment preferred.
• Experience recruiting for professional and field/craft roles.
• Familiarity with EEO, ADA, and fair hiring guidelines.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, niche boards).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for project managers, superintendents, estimators, safety professionals, accounting/admin, and field positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and create/update job descriptions.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, networking, referrals, and trade schools.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates for skills, experience, safety mindset, and culture fit.
• Coordinate interviews and provide timely feedback to candidates.
• Prepare and extend offers; support negotiation and acceptance.
• Oversee onboarding, background checks, and pre-employment requirements.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

ATS/HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

ATS/HRIS

Job description

Since its incorporation in 2003, Cooper Tacia General Contracting has evolved from residential construction and renovation in Sanford, NC to large-scale manufacturing, office buildings, government and education facilities, restaurant and retail spaces, apartment complexes and airport construction throughout the southeastern United States. What has remained constant is our goal of becoming one of the most sought after, creative and dynamic project management and general contracting companies in the southeast. Cooper Tacia is committed to working toward its mission while keeping its operating principles top of mind.

We are currently seeking a recruiter to work with Cooper Tacia as well as our sister company, Cooper Equipment Rentals. This position is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across office and field positions to support the company’s commercial construction projects, equipment rental branches and overall strategic growth. This role manages the full recruitment lifecycle, builds strong relationships with hiring managers, and represents the company’s brand and culture in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles (e.g., project managers, superintendents, estimators, safety professionals, accounting/admin, inside sales and field/craft positions).
• Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements, create/update job descriptions, and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Source candidates through multiple channels (job boards, LinkedIn, social media, networking events, employee referrals, trade schools, etc.).
• Screen resumes, conduct initial phone/video interviews, and assess candidates for skills, experience, safety mindset, and cultural
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers, schedule meetings, and ensure timely feedback to candidates.
• Prepare and extend offers in collaboration with hiring managers; support negotiation and acceptance process.
• Manage all onboarding coordination, background checks, and pre-employment requirements (e.g., drug screens, certifications, I-9 documentation).
• Schedule and facilitate new hire orientation, ensuring employees receive required safety training, company policy review, and job-specific information.
• Track and report key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate flow, offer acceptance rate) and make recommendations to improve results.
• Support employer branding efforts, including career fairs, industry events, social media presence, and relationships with universities/vocational programs.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS/HRIS, comply with all hiring and equal employment opportunity (EEO) regulations, and follow company policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 2 years in construction, engineering, or another field-based/industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting for both professional/salaried roles and field/craft/trades positions.
• Familiarity with employment laws and hiring best practices, including EEO, ADA, and fair hiring guidelines.
• Proficiency with ATS/HRIS systems and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, niche job boards, etc.).
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for employee
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401K W/ 4% Match

We are an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening required.

Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We 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.