Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs

SEMA Construction, a leader in heavy civil construction is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to facilitate the recruitment efforts of our Texas and Colorado offices as well as our other national locations.

The preferred candidate will have prior experience recruiting a diverse applicant pool of construction professionals and crafts peoples via marketing the Company as an employer of preference, and will bring energy and enthusiasm to identify, contact, and qualify potential candidates.

This is a full-time position, and will be based at one of our office locations Grapevine, TX, or Centennial, CO. This position does have the option of a hybrid work assignment.

Essential Functions

• Utilize and leverage technology (applicant tracking system) and professional/social networking resources (i.e., LinkedIn, Indeed, resume databases, job boards, etc.) to attract, identify, initiate contact, communicate with, and interview/screen possible candidates.
• Source and recruit a diverse pool of applicants using digital networks, print and electronic advertising, career fairs, networking, cold calling, college and university programs, community agencies, workforce centers, professional associations, employee referral programs, and search firms.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment plans for openings which have unique requirements or are underutilized, and/or consist of multiple openings for the same position, clearly defined tactics for sourcing, service and performance criteria, and timelines.
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure an accurate understanding of the job requirements and expectations; place and refresh recruiting ads to optimize candidate flow.
• Schedule and attend relevant career fairs.
• Craft and send recruiting communications; promote consistent company brand to candidates and applicants.
• Facilitate the hiring process by ensuring interviews are coordinated and executed in an expedited manner and candidate feedback is circulated quickly.
• Continually build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers to ensure the recruitment needs of the project are being met.
• Accountable for delivering candidates per the timelines established with the hiring managers.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with universities, professional associations, LinkedIn groups, etc. as sources to generate qualified applicants.

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent customer service using verbal and written communication and conversation skills via phone, email and in-person.
• Ability to make daily phone calls to potential candidates to discuss career opportunities; ability to conduct phone interviews and take detailed notes that can be easily digested by the hiring managers.
• Knowledge of human resources evaluation methods, policies, practices, and procedures, including EEO and OFCCP compliance.
• Prior experience leveraging social media to effectively network, advertise and/or engage candidates.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours to conduct interviews, communicate with candidates, etc.
• Prior experience recruiting construction candidates, ideally those with heavy civil.
• Ability to develop rapport and manage relationships with both potential candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to think creatively and leverage technology to find and connect with passive candidates.

Compensation Range

• $85,000 - $125,000 depending on qualifications.