Talent Specialist I

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview: Responsible for executing full life cycle recruiting activities and managing the candidate experience for several of our general building construction businesses. Create and manage requisitions including assess job specification criteria, identify screening questions, and determine candidate interview approach, interview potential candidates as well as gather and consolidate feedback from interview and complete interview elevation documentation; negotiate job offer details with candidate. The Talent Specialist will partner with the HR Coordinator to deliver seamless recruitment experience.

Location: This is a hybrid position with up to 10% travel as needed. The position will require 2 days in office per week with flexibility for additional in office time as needed. This position supports companies across the United States and Internationally. Must be able to work within business hours Monday-Friday between 7am-6pm of the applicable time zone.

Company Overview: MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure market sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Our company is experiencing rapid growth and provides numerous opportunities for qualified, talented, and motivated professionals. As a member of the MasTec team, you will engage in exciting new projects and benefit from a culture that prioritizes professional development and support for skill enhancement. We foster a creative and innovative environment that is, above all, supportive. Our goal is to cultivate a respectful workplace where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Open requisitions as requested by leadership and/or HR Business Partner
• Perform screening of applicants, assessment of their skill level/fit for roles and route appropriately
• Execute the full recruitment and hiring process from candidate sourcing, interview coordination, extending offer and requesting drug test and background screening
• Place, receive, and record employment related telephone calls, applications and resumes necessary to recruit and/or refer applicants to various job sites
• Responsible for initial interaction and serve as a representative to the brand and culture
• Schedule interviews and candidate travel, when necessary
• Actively participate in career fairs, sourcing events and projects
• Track and escalate issues (example numerous candidates declining offer due to wage)
• Partner with leadership and/or HR Business Partner to determine staffing needs
• Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates and referrals
• Implement sourcing strategies and create continuous candidate pipelines to top roles
• Network with past candidates periodically
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and prospective talent to develop relationships as a true Talent Acquisition Business Partner; guide and coach managers to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and applicants are assessed against appropriate criteria, and to maximize effectiveness of the recruiting process
• Evaluate hiring and interview processes and techniques, system improvements, and identify training opportunities where applicable
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their business and recruitment needs, including long-term talent pipeline needs, and fill their open positions in a timely manner
• Responsible for full life cycle recruiting process for identified roles across the organization for exempt and non-exempt positions
• Ensure hiring plans provide equal opportunities to all candidates (internal and external)
• Manage candidates through the entire interview and hiring process, from assessing candidate, qualifications to negotiating offers and managing pre-employment requirements and onboarding
• Effectively utilize and maintain all pertinent applicant and interview documentation and data in applicant tracking system
• Develop recruitment strategies to include internet job boards, networking, resume mining, social networking, campaigns, internal transfers, and other channels to attract a diverse pool of candidates utilizing the most cost-effective methods and techniques to meet staffing levels
• Actively participate in all staffing-related activities and engage in cross-functional projects
• Assist in meeting affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity recruitment goals
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location. Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience and Education: Minimum of 1 year experience is required with construction, engineering, energy, or blue collar related recruiting experience preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company's Zero Injury principles. Exceptional prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once. Experience with iCIMS, UKG and/or Service Now is a plus. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail while operating with a high sense of urgency. Intermediate sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a penchant towards metrics. Experience recruiting talent in competitive markets. Decisive ability to shift priorities and function effectively in a dynamic fast paced work culture. Ability to interact and build strong relationships with multiple levels of management. Ability to travel up to 10%, or as needed based on business demands. Effectively communicate to multiple levels of the organization and internal HR team.

What's in it for You:

Financial Wellbeing: Compensation $60,000-$75,000 / year, commensurate with experience. Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase. 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care). Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children. Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount Discounted National Gym Membership Network Family & Lifestyle: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected: Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.