Talent Specialist

Hattiesburg, MS or Madison, MS (On-site) About Codaray Codaray Construction is a commercial general contractor headquartered in Mississippi, delivering healthcare, higher-education, industrial, mission-critical and other project types across the Southeast. We’ve built our reputation on disciplined execution, strong client relationships, and a team that takes real pride in the work. The people behind that track record are what make Codaray different, and this role exists to keep finding, hiring, and supporting them. About the Role We’re hiring a Talent Specialist to lead recruiting and employee experience at Codaray. Based out of either our Hattiesburg, MS office or our Madison, MS office, this is a hands‑on role that blends full-cycle recruiting with the culture work that supports our team throughout their careers here — sourcing candidates, running phone screens, coordinating onboarding, supporting performance reviews, and planning the events and communications that shape day‑to‑day life at Codaray. You’ll report directly to our executive team and work closely with hiring managers across project management, estimating, field operations, accounting, and administration. This is a high‑visibility role with real influence over how Codaray grows its team and develops its people. What You’ll Do Talent Acquisition & Retention (~60%) Own full-cycle recruiting for field, office, and leadership roles Administer our LinkedIn Recruiter account — source passive candidates, manage InMail outreach, and build pipelines for future roles Draft and post compelling job ads across multiple recruitment platforms Run initial phone screens, coordinate interview loops, and guide candidates through a clear, respectful hiring process Build relationships with universities, trade schools, and workforce development programs across our footprint; represent Codaray at career fairs and recruiting events Partner with hiring managers on role scorecards, interview guides, and structured evaluation criteria Track recruiting metrics and report on hiring activity to leadership Culture, Onboarding & HR Operations (~40%) Lead our onboarding program — including being on-site for new hires’ first day, building day‑one and first‑week agendas, and coordinating cross‑functional introductions Continuously improve the onboarding experience based on new-hire feedback Support the annual and mid‑year performance review cycle (timeline management, manager training, template administration) and help managers translate review conversations into development plans Draft and distribute company‑wide communications — announcements, newsletters, policy updates, and leadership messages — with a consistent voice Plan and execute company events alongside our marketing team: holiday gatherings, project celebrations, employee appreciation events, and team‑building activities Support recognition programs and milestone celebrations (work anniversaries, promotions, project wins) Maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies; document and refine HR procedures as we scale into additional states What We’re Looking For 4+ years of progressive HR or talent acquisition experience Hands‑on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or similar sourcing platforms Demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience — sourcing through offer Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting company‑wide messages and senior‑level correspondence Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities across recruiting and culture work Comfortable working independently and cross‑functionally with senior leadership Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred Valid driver’s license required Codaray Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr