Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job Description
Join a reputable construction company based in Channelview, TX as a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a contract basis. Use professional platforms like LinkedIn to attract top-tier candidates for construction and skilled trades positions. This role involves full-cycle recruitment, onboarding responsibilities, and assisting with the implementation of a new HRIS system. Apply now!
Company Profile:
- Construction Industry
- Tenured Team
- Growing organization
Talent Acquisition Specialist Role:
- Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to secure high-caliber talent in alignment with company objectives
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for construction and skilled trades roles, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offer management
- Utilize LinkedIn Talent Solutions and various sourcing platforms to proactively engage top-notch candidates
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers and project leaders to determine staffing needs, craft job descriptions, and establish hiring benchmarks
- Build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline through social media, networking, partnerships with trade schools, and participation in industry events
- Coordinate and attend recruitment events such as career fairs, community outreach initiatives, and trade school visits
- Conduct weekly new hire orientation sessions and oversee all onboarding processes, including administering drug tests, physicals, safety training, and documentation completion
- Ensure compliance with internal policies by managing pre-employment screenings, background checks, and certifications
- Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), recruitment dashboards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Act as the primary point of contact for candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive recruitment experience
- Support continuous enhancement of recruitment strategies based on workforce needs and industry trends
- Manage the recruiting email inbox and provide HR support as required
- Collaborate with internal departments, including payroll, to ensure smooth hiring processes
- Assist in the transition to the new Vista HR platform from Cyber Recruiter
Talent Acquisition Specialist Background Profile:
- Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably within the construction, skilled trades, or related sectors
- Proficiency in LinkedIn Talent Solutions and ATS platforms; familiarity with Cyber Recruiter or Vista is advantageous
- Strong sourcing abilities and knowledge of modern recruiting tools and techniques
- Capacity to build partnerships with educational institutions, training programs, and industry associations to cultivate candidate pipelines
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple requisitions with meticulous attention to detail
- Familiarity with employment laws, pre-employment screening procedures, and onboarding compliance
- Comfortable conducting orientations and collaborating cross-functionally with HR and payroll teams
- Willingness to engage in recruitment events and represent the company externally
- Experience or interest in supporting HRIS implementation projects is a plus
Features and Benefits while On Contract:
We offer an array of benefits that go beyond standard staffing agency offerings. Visit our website under the Candidate Benefits tab to view the extensive list.
Features and Benefits for Client:
Employee benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Time Off.
Job Requirements
HR, Recruiting, Construction,
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Emily Adamson
Emily Adamson is a graduate of Texas A&M University with over 5 years of staffing experience at Frontline Source Group as an Executive Recruiter with a focus on placing top Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants. Her areas of staffing are not limited only to administrative but also her experience within the marketing sector is outstanding. She has specialization with in successful placements for titles such as Chief Marketing Office, CMO, Director of Marketing, Vice President of Marketing, Director of Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing Manger, Head of Marketing Strategy FinTech Growth Marketing, and Marketing Analyst. Working nationwide allows her to truly understand the job market, and how to present her candidates’ skills in the most competitive position going into interviews while also making sure her clients are getting the top 20% of talent available within the market. Whether you are searching for your next opportunity or if you need to locate top-quality talent, Emily will be dedicated to your search!