Recruiter

Acadian Companies is currently accepting applications for a Recruiter based in Lafayette, LA. The Recruiter is responsible for developing and implementing effective recruiting strategies and practices to source, attract, screen, recruit and select qualified candidates.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Employ daily recruiting strategies using a variety of resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive applicant flow and develop candidate pipelines by leveraging multiple techniques, strategies, and programs including job postings and recruiting campaigns, networking, social media marketing, attending job fairs and industry events, and establishing relationships with local technical schools, community colleges, and universities throughout our operating areas.
• Actively communicate with hiring managers and HR leaders on recruitment activity to ensure alignment with recruiting strategies and department needs.
• Create and publish professional recruiting materials and advertising on both internal and external systems.
• Assist applicants in completing online job applications, coordinating and scheduling interviews as needed, coordinating pre-employment background screening and onboarding.
• Assist with candidate screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Communicate job offers and rejections to candidates.
• Maintain data for federal and state compliance activities.
• Generate a variety of reports and spreadsheets (Google sheets, Excel, etc) to track and report lead generation sources and conversion metrics.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Minimum of 3 years recruiting experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Written skills include the ability to write memos, letters, advertisements, and other correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people including employees, Supervisors, Operations, Human Resources, Management, and Executive levels
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Ability to multitask and pivot in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to travel
• Willingness to work extra time as required by the demands of the job
• Ability to read, understand and apply concepts relating to employment law, screening techniques and personnel recruitment techniques.
• Willingness to attend seminars or classes relating to the development of professional human resource knowledge and skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.