Construction Craft Recruiter

Position: Construction Craft Recruiter

Yates is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top of class organization, Yates is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety; instills integrity in all aspects of their lives; are passionate about what they do; and committed to providing value to our clients.

Duties:

• Responsible for recruiting craft professionals for multiple construction projects throughout the US.
• Assists in the coordination and administration of field/craft recruiting, including employment advertising, affirmative action postings, screening resumes/job applications, arranging interviews and administering various skills assessment tests.
• Maintains applicant tracking information and updates database on a regular basis.
• Analyzes craft and technical personnel needs for current projects through discussions with operations management, project managers, and superintendents.
• Assists operations management with short and long-term craft planning and resource needs.
• Monitors and stays current with industry trends and best practices in all aspects of craft recruiting and makes recommendations for new or improved practices.
• Administers drug testing, craft skills testing and other pre-employment applicant activities.
• Coordinates safety and/or other client-specific training with operations management and the Safety department.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and corporate policies and procedures.
• Prepares and sends new hire packets, conducts new employee orientations, obtains completed paperwork from new hires and answers applicant/employee questions.
• Maintains and updates employee personnel files in a confidential manner.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Actively participate in professional networking groups, job fairs, and other recruiting events
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and make sound decisions and judgments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Interfacing with members of the senior leadership team, management, clients and members of the community.

Qualifications:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Candidates that also have experience in other functional areas of Human Resources such as employment, orientation, wage administration, equal employment/affirmative action, benefits administration, employee relations,
• NCCER assessments and training, workplace investigations, employee conduct and discipline process, etc.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required
• Willingness to travel as required
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision or direction
• Strong written and oral communications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor s Degree preferred
• 4 years previous experience in recruiting craft and specialized field/technical employees in the construction industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision or direction

Key Markets:

• Pulp and paper
• Chemical
• Power
• Heavy Civil

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities/M/F

Yates performs heavy construction and building work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.