Talent Acquisition Specialist
Downers Grove, IL - USA
Job Summary
The ideal candidate is an organized and persuasive recruiter who can build strong partnerships with hiring managers engage both active and passive candidates and use recruiting data to improve hiring outcomes. Based on business needs the position is generally expected to support approximately one to two successful hires per month.
Source qualified candidates through job boards social media professional networks referrals direct outreach and other recruiting channels.
Review resumes conduct initial interviews and assess candidates qualifications experience communication skills and alignment with the organizations culture.
Manage the full recruitment process including candidate outreach interview scheduling feedback collection candidate communication offer coordination and pre-employment follow-up.
Develop and maintain talent pipelines for current and future openings.
Proactively identify and build relationships with passive candidates working in similar roles who may consider future opportunities with RWE Design Build.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs define position requirements develop job descriptions and recommend effective recruiting strategies.
Promote RWE Design Builds employer brand and help position the company as an employer of choice.
Coordinate with candidates and hiring managers throughout the offer process including discussions concerning compensation benefits and employment terms.
Track and analyze recruiting activity pipeline health time-to-fill hiring results and other key performance indicators.
Prepare clear daily monthly and annual recruiting reports that keep leadership informed of sourcing interviewing and hiring activity.
Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws equal employment opportunity requirements and data privacy regulations.
Support employee retention initiatives and participate in onboarding employee reviews and talent-development activities.
Stay informed about talent-acquisition trends recruiting technology and industry best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of recruiting processes.
2 years experience in recruiting talent acquisition human resources staffing or a related field preferably in the commercial construction industry.
Experience managing multiple candidates and open positions throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
Strong sourcing skills including experience using job boards LinkedIn or similar platforms professional networks and direct candidate outreach.
Excellent interviewing relationship-building negotiation and written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and maintain timely communication with candidates and hiring managers.
Comfort tracking recruiting metrics and preparing reports for leadership.
Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Knowledge of employment laws and fair consistent hiring practices.
Experience recruiting for construction engineering design-build or related industries is preferred.
Experience with applicant-tracking systems and recruiting technology is preferred.
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Long-term/short-term disability
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- Paid holidays
Required Skills:
2 years experience in recruiting talent acquisition human resources staffing or a related field preferably in the commercial construction industry. Experience managing multiple candidates and open positions throughout the recruiting lifecycle. Strong sourcing skills including experience using job boards LinkedIn or similar platforms professional networks and direct candidate outreach. Excellent interviewing relationship-building negotiation and written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and maintain timely communication with candidates and hiring managers. Comfort tracking recruiting metrics and preparing reports for leadership. Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Knowledge of employment laws and fair consistent hiring practices. Experience recruiting for construction engineering design-build or related industries is preferred. Experience with applicant-tracking systems and recruiting technology is preferred.