Senior Recruiter

Senior Recruiter

What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking an experienced, energetic, and self-starting Senior Recruiter to identify and secure top-tier talent, ensuring an optimal fit for both the candidate and our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in recruitment, with specific expertise in the Transportation, Mission Critical, and Power sectors.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for the full life cycle of the recruiting process, sourcing and hiring best-in-class talent.

• Acts as a talent advisor during all stages of the recruiting process, working with hiring managers as a partner to develop strategies and maximize tools with a consultative approach.

• Takes full ownership of end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and expertly navigates hiring bottlenecks.

• Ensures a frictionless, white-glove candidate experience through clear communication, expectation setting, and transparent feedback with candidates through onboarding.

• Builds long-term, proactive relationships with passive talent (including craft and field as required) so roles can be filled efficiently as business needs scale.

• Independently makes recommendations on offers, drives the negotiation process, and closes candidates.

• Meets monthly hiring goals by filling open positions with talented, qualified candidates that reflect our core values.

• Owns personal recruiting KPI tracking, and reports on pipeline health, time-to-hire, source of hire, and quality of hire to Director, Talent Acquisition.

• Regularly presents trend findings and recommendations to division/department leadership with a high level of confidence supported by data.

• Team culture champion that provides guidance and mentorship to teammates driving team success.

• Supports all efforts to maintain company branding and “employer of choice” status.

• Identifies areas for process improvement, confidently and proactively presents findings to leadership and drives projects to completion to implement solutions.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies

Who you are:

We are pursuing experienced professionals with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resource Management, Communication or another related field, or equivalent experience in recruiting, human resources, or construction.

• Minimum of 8+ years experience in HR recruitment.

• Proven track record recruiting for complex Transportation, Mission Critical, or Power construction roles.

• Expert knowledge of recruitment best practices and current market trends.

• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels and actively champion company culture.

• Proven success managing end-to-end recruitment projects and solving complex hiring challenges.

• Strong time management skills with a consistent track record of high-quality work in fast-paced environments.

• Highly organized with a consistent ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build rapport across all levels of the organization.

• Experienced in managing internal stakeholders and partner agency relationships, including optimizing vendor costs for difficult-to-fill requisitions.

• Advanced or expert understanding of Applicant Tracking Systems, Cornerstone preferred.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Excellent judgment of character and decision-making skills.

• Proven discretion in handling highly sensitive and confidential information.

Who we are:

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What we offer:

The annual base pay for this role is between $90,000 - $115,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Wellness Incentive Programs

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance