Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNKNOWN; Talent (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNKNOWN is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruiting for construction roles. You will partner with hiring managers, design job descriptions, coordinate interviews, benchmark salaries, and extend offers while onboarding new hires effectively.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in recruitment, strong construction sector knowledge, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel. This is a full-time, in-person role requiring travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience as a Recruiter (in-house or staffing agency).
• Construction experience required; specifically with datacenters, underground utility construction and telecommunications.
• Industry knowledge of construction trades and management roles (e.g., project managers, estimators, site supervisors).
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and complete projects.
• Full time in-person position.
• Travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement overall recruiting strategy.
• Develop and update job descriptions and specifications.
• Full cycle recruiting including interview coordination, salary benchmarking, offers, and onboarding support.
• Source and recruit candidates using all available resources including social networks, LinkedIn and job boards.
• Collaborate with management to define current and future staffing needs.
• Identify top candidates and build a strong construction talent pipeline.
• Develop networks with construction professionals to source top talent.
• Provide HR support across the business including onboarding and a seamless experience.
• Stay informed on construction industry trends and all roles within the sector.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Construction industry knowledge

Interview coordination

Sourcing

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Education

BS/MS in Human Resource Management

Tools

LinkedIn

Job boards

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full-cycle recruiting process, partnering closely with hiring managers to understand talent needs and identify the best candidates for each open position. This includes sourcing and screening candidates, managing the interview process, facilitating hiring manager interviews and extending offers. The Talent Acquisition Specialist builds strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates throughout the process, ensuring a positive experience and a strong match between the candidate and the organization. The Specialist proactively develops and maintains a strong talent pipeline to support current and future hiring needs, helping the company attract, hire and retain top talent. This position reports to the Hylan Resources Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Design and implement overall recruiting strategy
• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
• Responsible for full cycle recruiting, including interview coordination, salary benchmarking, extending offers, and onboarding support.
• Source and recruit candidates utilizing all available recruiting resources, including social networking, industry websites, LinkedIn, job boards, etc.
• Work with management to define current and future staffing needs.
• Identify top candidates and create a strong pipeline of construction personnel.
• Develop networks with construction professionals to source top talent.
• Provide Human Resources support across the business via assisting with onboarding and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
• Stay up to date on all construction industry trends and understand all construction roles.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience as a Recruiter (either an in-house or a staffing agency recruiter)
• Prior experience in construction required; specifically with datacenters, underground utility construction and telecommunications
• Industry knowledge required; familiarity with construction trades and management roles (such as project managers, estimators, site supervisors, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, specifically Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion
• BS/MS in Human Resource Management
• Full time in person position
• Travel will be required