Talent Acquisition Specialist

KPRS Construction Services, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KPRS Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting and staffing for current and future projects in California.

You will identify, source, and engage qualified candidates, manage pipelines, and coordinate staffing to meet project needs. The role emphasizes building relationships, collaborating with HR, operations, and project teams, and maintaining strong communication throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
• Experience recruiting in construction industry preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to work independently and with HR, operations, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, post jobs, screen resumes, interview candidates, and coordinate communication.
• Source candidates via job boards, social networks, referrals, and sourcing tools.
• Maintain candidate pool and ATS records for current and future projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Relationship building

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

LinkedIn / sourcing platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and support KPRS's recruiting and staffing needs by identifying, sourcing, and engaging qualified candidates. Recruiting at KPRS is an ongoing effort to support company growth, regional or product diversification, natural attrition, and strategic hires. This is a great opportunity for a proactive and organized recruiting professional who enjoys building relationships, developing talent pipelines, and helping a growing construction company attract top talent.

About the Role:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll manage recruiting activities, develop candidate pipelines, and coordinate staffing efforts to support current and future project needs. This position combines recruiting, candidate sourcing, networking, pipeline development, and staffing coordination to help ensure the proper staff are available for current and future projects. If you’re a resourceful, results-driven team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys connecting qualified professionals with career opportunities, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruiting: actively search for qualified candidates, place and maintain job advertisements, review resumes, schedule and conduct interviews, respond to candidate questions, and maintain communication throughout the recruiting process.
• Candidate Sourcing: identify potential candidates through online job boards, social media, industry networking platforms, online research, referrals, in-house leads, and sourcing software. Conduct outreach to passive candidates and build relationships for current and future opportunities.
• Candidate Pool: maintain a database of qualified candidates, including resumes, project lists, contact information, references, source information, and other relevant details. Track candidates and recruiting activity within the company's applicant tracking system.

What You Bring:

• Experience: 5+ years in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, sourcing, or a related field preferred. Experience recruiting in the construction industry or a related field is preferred.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficient in applicant tracking systems, online job boards, LinkedIn, other sourcing platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with HR, Operations, project teams, and company leadership.
• Attributes: Resourceful, persistent, efficient, organized, proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and results oriented.

Position:

• Reports to the HR Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive computer work.
• 20% travel required.
• Lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Why Join Us?

• Play an important role in supporting company growth and staffing needs.
• Build relationships with construction professionals across a variety of roles and projects.
• Help connect qualified talent with opportunities at a growing construction company.

If you're ready to make an impact by connecting great people with great opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!