Blum Construction offers unparalleled stability in the construction industry. Founded in 1923, we have weathered tough economic storms for nearly a century and have emerged as a stronger organization with each challenge. With offices in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh, we build structures that transform communities through our work in higher education, senior living, healthcare, non-profits, and many other sectors.

We understand, very clearly, that it is our people who will enable us to be even stronger in our second century.

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates for Blum positions as well as supporting the onboarding of new hires. This person must understand, model and represent the Blum employment value proposition. He or she will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnerships with the managers, identify potential “fit” through effective interviewing and testing, effectively administer the interviewing and onboarding process and ensure a positive new hire experience. Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent. All activities must follow Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with leaders, hiring managers and people strategies department on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates and the Blum company brand.
• Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens, candidate interviews, recommend final selection of applicants and close qualified candidates.
• Arrange pre-employment testing, background & references screenings. Evaluation and input of our current vendors
• Place and update all job postings in various Medias including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners.
• Represent the company at recruiting events (i.e., college job fairs), providing company/job information and interviewing applicants.
• Give presentations at colleges, attend student group meetings, and increase college awareness of the company before and after career fairs.
• Manage internship recruitment process.
• Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote Blum referral program and internal opportunities.
• Create offer letters, maintain applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as needed.
• Conduct new employee onboarding, ensuring process is engaging and that processes are followed and accurate.
• Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required.
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting:

• Role will report directly to the Vice President of People Strategies.

Qualifications

• Higher education (two- or four-year college degree) or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of human resources, talent acquisition and interviewing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting.
• Ideal candidate will have experience and/or exposure in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Proven ability to communicate and effectively “sell” an organization’s value proposition.
• Must possess excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Strong customer service, negotiation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company.
• Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Matching
• PTO
• Gym Membership Reimbursement