Talent Specialist II

Wanzek; Fargo (ND); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

MasTec Renewables is seeking a Talent Specialist II to support leadership in sourcing active and passive talent for multiple projects and offices. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, influence interview processes, and build diverse candidate pipelines across departments.

The role emphasizes market insights, stakeholder education, and a strong candidate experience, with remote work options and travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• End-to-end recruitment lifecycle experience.
• Experience recruiting within construction preferred.
• Knowledge of EEO, AAP, and OFCCP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide talent acquisition solutions and market insight to meet growth plans.
• Own and lead sourcing strategies to increase qualified candidate pools.
• Educate internal stakeholders on job descriptions, outreach, EVP, and candidate experience.
• Collaborate with department leadership to plan staffing resources.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle and candidate experience.
• Participate in projects to improve internal recruitment processes.

Skills

Sourcing talent

Interviewing

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

iCIMS

UKG

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

In this role, the Talent Specialist II will support leadership with sourcing active and passive talent to meet hiring needs across departments and project/office locations, to achieve immediate and future staffing plans. This role will oversee the entire candidate experience from lead sourcing, interviewing and ultimately hiring candidates in concert with talent acquisition initiatives that support delivering the MasTec's strategic priorities. Identify and stay current on market trends in the marketplace that impact ability to recruit.

Location: This position is open to remote but preference will go to someone in the Fargo, ND or Dallas, TX office. Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Recruitment Video: https://youtu.be/64du25Mfnx0?si=nnq4QyS7zgEej7dA

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Provide talent acquisition solutions and market insight to meet business growth plans and drive key results
• Own and lead sourcing strategies that increase the volume of potential qualified candidates and build diverse pipelines.
• Influence and educate internal stakeholders on best practices, such as effective job descriptions, candidate outreach, employer value propositions, and excellent interview and onboarding experiences, to drive positive candidate experiences.
• Work with department leadership to create plans and identify resources for staffing needs
• Provide exceptional candidate experience, while managing the full recruitment lifecycle
• Participate in key projects that enhance internal recruitment process, focusing on immediate and longer-term needs
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, social media, and employees
• Serve as a representative to the the MasTec brand and culture to candidates and industry networks
• Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates and referrals
• Actively participate in career fairs, sourcing events and projects
• Collaborate with hiring managers and stakeholders regularly to keep parties informed, establish co-ownership, improve morale, and source new candidate leads
• Conduct regular follow-up with hiring managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation
• Drive process improvements to help make the hiring process more effective, efficient, and positive for both hiring managers and candidates
• Create and negotiate offers with candidates that may include complex compensation, incentive plans, relocation packages or other hiring issues
• Liaise closely with internal functions such as HR, Resources & Logistics, IT, Marketing/Communications, and other business units as necessary to onboard candidates effectively

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years recruiting experience required with 3+ years within construction preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• In-depth knowledge of recruitment processes, with experience pipelining for future roles
• Ability to develop and maintain expertise and practical working knowledge EEO, AAP, and OFCCP requirements as applied in organizational sourcing
• Exceptional prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Expertise and experience in latest recruitment trends, including the use of Social Media tools for recruitment
• Experience with iCIMS, UKG and/or Service Now is a plus
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience in a research capacity for candidate generation
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects, and relationships
• Strong attention to detail while operating with a high sense of urgency
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a penchant towards metrics
• Experience recruiting talent in competitive markets
• Strong understanding and ability to recruit at all levels of the organization from entry level to executive
• Decisive ability to shift priorities and function effectively in a dynamic fast paced work culture
• Strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance is essential
• Ability to interact and build strong relationships with all levels of management
• Ability to travel up to 25%, or as needed based on business demands

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $65k-$85k/ year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Bonus Eligible

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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