Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel to project sites

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Mine site visits

Job summary

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Denver to recruit for mining, skilled trades, technical, supervisory, administrative and corporate roles across the United States and Canada. This hybrid role combines office work with site visits and travel to project sites.

You will manage sourcing through offers, partnering with hiring managers and HR to fill multiple vacancies with high-volume and hard-to-fill roles, while building strong candidate

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of dedicated recruitment experience.
• Experience in mining, construction, skilled trades, or heavy industrial operations preferred.
• Strong sourcing, screening and interviewing skills.
• Experience with ATS/HRIS and MS Office; Excel for reporting is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from job postings to offers and pre-employment.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and site HR to set priorities.
• Proactively identify candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, and referrals.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future vacancies.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and teams.
• Participate in career fairs and industry events to source talent.
• Keep recruitment records and generate weekly/monthly HRIS reports.
• Suggest improvements to recruitment processes while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Sourcing

Screening

Interviewing

English communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ADP

SuccessFactors

LinkedIn Recruiter

Excel

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are:

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia, Africa and North America. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

Barminco is looking for dedicated people that are eager to start a career in underground mining and join our vibrant team. The collective talent and expertise of our people is the key to our success, and we are looking for talented people to join us. We seek to build teams who are loyal, committed to our values and dedicated to delivering for our clients. In return, we provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and exciting opportunities to work on projects around the world.

The Opportunity:

Barminco is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment across our operations in the United States and Canada. Based in Denver, this position offers a combination of remote and in-office work, with opportunities to travel to our mine sites and develop a firsthand understanding of our people and operations.

You will manage recruitment from initial sourcing through offer and pre-employment requirements, working closely with hiring managers and HR to recruit for mining, skilled trades, technical, supervisory, administrative, and corporate positions. We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, enjoys finding candidates for challenging vacancies, and builds strong relationships with candidates and hiring teams.

Schedule & Travel

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a combination of remote and in-office work.
• Approximately 20% travel within the United States and Canada to support recruitment, attend events, and visit project sites.
• Hours and days of work will vary when working from project site locations to meet operational needs.
• Site visits may include overnight stays in camp accommodations, underground training, and job observation.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks, offers, and coordination of pre-employment requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers and site HR to understand position requirements,establishhiring priorities, and support candidateselection.
• Proactivelyidentifycandidates through LinkedIn, job boards, direct outreach, employee referrals, and industry networks.
• Build andmaintaintalent pipelines for current andanticipatedvacancies, including high-volume and hard-to-fill roles.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and hiring teams, providingtimelyupdatesand coordinating the transition to onboarding and mobilization.
• Participate in career fairs, community outreach, and industry events, and build relationships with schools, training providers, and employment organizations.
• Maintainaccuraterecruitment records and prepare weekly and monthly reports using HRIS and Excel.
• Identifypractical improvements to recruitment processes whilemaintainingconfidentiality and following company policies and applicable employment requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum four years of dedicated recruitment experience, including independently managing multiple vacancies and competing priorities.
• Experience in mining, construction, skilled trades, or heavy industrial operations preferred.
• Strong sourcing, screening, and interviewing skills, with experience supporting high-volume recruitment and hard-to-fill positions.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and HR colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, HRIS, and Microsoft Office, including Excel for recruitment tracking and reporting. Familiarity with ADP and SuccessFactors preferred.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing tools preferred.
• Experience recruiting in both the United States and Canada considered an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant HR coursework or professional certification considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and passport, with the ability to travel within the United States and Canada.

Work Environment

This role combines office-based recruitment with time at our project sites. Site visits include orientations, underground training, and job observation to understand the roles being recruited. Activities may require walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs and ladders, and accessing vehicles and equipment in environments with noise, dust, and variable temperatures. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and follow all site safety and training requirements. Essential duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: Annual salary of $90,000–$115,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Work-life balance: Hybrid remote and in-office work, with a regular Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Approximately 20% travel isrequired, with days and hours adjusted when working at project sites.
• Comprehensive benefits: A competitive benefits package, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on contributions up to 5% of qualified earnings, subject to plan terms.
• Growth and development: Opportunities to expand your recruitmentexpertiseand develop your career within a growing North American region and mining market.
• Firsthand operational experience: Opportunities to visit our mine sites, learn about underground mining, and work alongside the teams you support.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a post-offer physical assessment, drug screening, and background check, conducted in accordance with applicable law. A valid driver’s license and passport, along with the ability to travel to project locations in the United States and Canada, are required.