Recruiting Lead - Slayden

Recruiting Lead

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking a Recruiting Lead with specialized experience in heavy civil construction to join our team. This role will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent.

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, positively impacting local communities. Grow your career with a team that is committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Slayden is currently seeking a Construction Recruiter to support the recruitment efforts nationwide for a variety of large municipal and industrial projects recently awarded.

The selected candidate will have prior experience recruiting a diverse applicant pool of construction professionals by marketing the Company as an employer of choice and will bring energy and enthusiasm to identifying, contacting, and qualifying potential candidates, including passive candidates.

This is a full-time, regular position, reporting directly to Slayden's Leadership Team, and will be based in our Salem, Oregon office. This position is full-time in the office.

Essential Functions

• Construction recruiting experience is a must!
• 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 to build talent pipelines.
• 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 defining the tactics for sourcing, service and performance criteria, and timeline, and partnering with other team members to ensure a seamless flow of service to the hiring manager.
• Accountable for full life-cycle recruiting for each individual posting as assigned. Including consulting with the hiring manager on the specific requirements of the position, the duration and verbiage of the job posting, recruiting tactics, and coordinating with others as necessary to conduct assessment tests, provide an appropriate offer, and administer the recruitment/selection process. Accountable for delivering candidates and commitments per the timeline established with the hiring manager.
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure an accurate understanding of the job requirements and expectations; place and refresh recruiting ads to optimize candidate flow.
• Continually build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers to ensure the recruitment needs of the project are being met.
• Create and maintain open communication and partnerships with internal customers to understand staffing needs while providing service to hiring managers and candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Utilize behavioral interviews and validated assessment tools to screen and identify qualified candidates and present to the hiring manager for consideration. Consult with hiring manager in making the final candidate selection.
• 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.
• 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.
• Focus on the recruitment experience of various stakeholders; ensure timely candidate review and related communications to both candidates and hiring managers.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with universities, professional associations, LinkedIn groups, etc. as sources to generate qualified applicants.
• Schedule and attend relevant career fairs.

Basic Qualifications

• Prior experience recruiting construction candidates, ideally those with heavy civil, mechanical, electrical and/or water/wastewater backgrounds.
• Minimum of four (4) years of recruiting experience; must possess a proven track record of successfully sourcing hard to find 'passive' candidates.
• Knowledge and experience working with electronic applicant tracking systems (ATS) and internet recruiting sources as well as MS Office Suite.
• Experience using creative sourcing methods including internet sourcing techniques, Boolean searches, referral management, and passive candidate outreach techniques.
• Knowledge of human resources evaluation methods, policies, practices, and procedures, including EEO and OFCCP compliance.
• 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 team.
• Prior experience leveraging social media to effectively network, advertise and/or engage candidates.
• 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.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours to conduct interviews, communicate with candidates, etc.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $120,000 DOE

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.