HR - Recruiting - Talent Sourcer

Hattiesburg, MS or Madison, MS (On-site)

Codaray Construction is a commercial general contractor headquartered in Mississippi, delivering healthcare, higher-education, industrial, mission-critical and other project types across the Southeast. The people behind that track record are what make Codaray different, and this role exists to keep finding, hiring, and supporting them.

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. 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

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

comfortable drafting company‑wide messages and senior‑level correspondence

Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities across recruiting and culture work

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred

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.

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