HR Recruiter (TEMPORARY, Full-Time)

Recruiter & HR Generalist Status: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Human Resources Work Schedule: Normal Operational Hours
Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
Paid holidays
Paid personal/sick leave
Utilitra is a woman-owned provider of design, construction, and technology solutions, delivering trusted expertise across the full spectrum of infrastructure. Our diverse team of skilled professionals supports clients from the ground to the cloud, offering everything from underground construction and engineering to advanced technology, security, and IT solutions.
Louis Business Journal as one of the Largest Woman‑Owned Businesses in the St. The Recruiter & HR Generalist owns Utilitra's recruiting and onboarding and provides hands-on support across the Human Resources department. Partnering with the Director of Human Resources and hiring managers across our support, construction, engineering, and technology groups, this role attracts and hires strong talent, gives every new hire a consistent start, and keeps HR administration, benefits support, offboarding, and culture and training logistics accurate and on time.
Own full-cycle recruiting for business, partnering with hiring managers on workforce needs, job postings, sourcing, screening, structured interviews, and offers.
Manage the recruiting process in the applicant tracking system (ATS), keeping it documented, consistent, and compliant.
Represent Utilitra at local career fairs, college hiring events, and other recruitment opportunities.
Conduct initial resume and candidate reviews and phone screens, and coordinate interview schedules.
Track and report recruiting metrics such as time to fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance.
Ensure hiring practices comply with federal and state requirements, including EEO, I-9/E-Verify, background checks, and pay transparency laws across a multi-state workforce.
Own onboarding from offer through the first 90 days, coordinating with managers, IT, and Safety for a consistent new-hire experience.
Process HR changes and new-hire, transfer, and separation data accurately and on time; maintain personnel files and run standard HR reports.
Coordinate logistics for culture and engagement events and for manager and employee training sessions.
Provide general HR support to the department and answer routine employee questions, escalating as appropriate.
Full-cycle recruiting and sourcing methods for technical, engineering, field, and office roles.
Hiring compliance across multiple states, including EEO, I-9/E-Verify, background check rules, and pay transparency requirements.
HRIS data, personnel file, and recordkeeping requirements.
How union membership affects hiring and onboarding for union roles.
Structured interviewing and candidate assessment.
Accurate data entry, auditing, and attention to detail.
Tracking and reporting HR data.
Manage variable recruiting volume alongside administrative priorities.
Adapt communication for field, office, and leadership audiences.
Keep sensitive information confidential and exercise sound judgment.
Willingness to visit job sites and company locations.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in recruiting and/or human resources.
Demonstrated success with full-cycle recruiting; experience hiring for technical, engineering, field, or skilled-trades roles preferred.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to hiring, onboarding, and separation.
Experience with HR data entry, onboarding, or benefits administration.
Competency with applicant tracking systems, HR platforms, and Microsoft Office.
Experience supporting a multi-state and/or union workforce preferred.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel may be required to visit company locations and job sites, attend recruiting events, and attend conferences.
Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.

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