Technical School Recruiter

Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic recruiter to join our team to focus on building relationships with technical schools to attract qualified candidates for our organization. This role will work closely with hiring leaders to understand their talent needs and provide guidance and support throughout the full recruitment life cycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruiting and a passion for connecting with students and faculty at technical schools across ONEOK’s footprint. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Develop and maintain relationships with technical schools to promote our organization as a preferred employer. Collaborate with school career services departments to coordinate recruitment events, job fairs, and campus visits. Identify top talent from technical schools and engage with them through various recruitment channels. Provide information about our organization, job opportunities, and benefits to students and faculty. Evaluate and screen candidates to ensure they meet the qualifications and requirements for our positions. Manage the recruitment process by collaborating with hiring leaders to initiate offers, follow through to offer acceptance, including scheduling interviews and conducting follow‑up communications. Assist with onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new hires from technical schools. Assist the recruiting team with experienced positions during hiring volume spikes. Serve as the primary owner of ONEOK’s DoD SkillBridge Program for technical and operations roles, partnering with internal leaders to align SkillBridge participants to workforce needs. Build and maintain relationships with military transition offices, SkillBridge education partners, and approved training providers to attract qualified transitioning service members. Coordinate SkillBridge participant selection, placement, and on‑the‑job learning plans in partnership with hiring leaders, Operations leadership, HRBPs, and Onboarding. Manage end‑to‑end SkillBridge processes, including role identification, participant matching, offer coordination, tracking, and support through conversion to full‑time employment when applicable. Ensure SkillBridge program compliance with Department of Defense guidelines and internal ONEOK policies. Track and report SkillBridge metrics and provide insights to Talent Acquisition and workforce planning stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in recruitment, human resources, or a role where collaborative relationships were built. Knowledge of best practices in campus recruitment and relationship building is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in using recruitment software and tools. Flexibility and willingness to work in other areas of recruiting is a must. Willingness to travel to career fairs as needed – up to 75% during busy career fair season. Experience recruiting military or veteran talent, or supporting SkillBridge, apprenticeship, or early‑career workforce programs is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment. Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills. Utilize excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics. Create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles. Be proactive and take initiative. Utilize excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Collaborate effectively, establish and maintain successful working relationships. Quickly learn applicant‑tracking software or other recruitment systems. Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Licenses and Certifications Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter Certification preferred. Staffing Professional Certification preferred. Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements SEDENTARY WORK - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally) Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently) Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly) Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally) Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally) Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally) Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally) Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally) Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally) Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally) Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally) Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally) Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally) Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly) Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly) Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly) Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly) Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently) Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently) Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally) Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly) Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently) Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently) Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly) Working Conditions/Environment Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions Working Conditions Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly) Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly) CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly) Travel Travel to other locations required. Driving Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license Expected Salary Range $68,000.00 - $102,000.00 ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law. The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK. ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. 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