Craft Recruiter

Overview

The Recruiter will take direction from the Manager of Recruiting and develop full-cycle recruiting strategies in support of organizational objectives. Perform day-to-day recruiting activities associated with the sourcing, coordinating, screening, qualifying, interviewing, handling offers, and hiring candidates for open positions. Assist with all recruiting-related processes that will take new hires up to their first day and ensure a smooth transition into HR related onboarding. Will take other strategic direction from the Recruiting Manager as needed.

Responsibilities

• The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
• Responsible for assisting with internal and external relationships tied to Cajun Industries' recruiting efforts
• Work with Recruiting Manager in associated support activities such as organizing resumes, making calls, setting up interviews, performing associated data entry and recordkeeping work, pre-qualification activities, setting up testing and screenings, tracking candidate status in Cajun’s CMTS program, referrals, etc
• Work with the Recruiting Manager and team to stay abreast of organizational hiring needs
• Have knowledge and understanding of job descriptions for all Cajun crafts and work with managers to maintain and update these as necessary
• Evaluate possible recruiting sources toward finding and attracting suitable, qualified candidates that fit the Cajun Industries culture
• Actively source and recruit candidates through the appropriate methods - advertising, recruiters, job sites, career fairs, professional networks, social media, referrals, etc
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with professional, industry, and social networks to source qualified candidates
• Review and analyze resumes, applications, and qualifications to determine suitability
• Actively pre-screen candidates
• Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with the hiring managers, and participate as necessary and/or where a recruiter can add value
• Inform all candidates about Cajun Industries and the open position by selling Cajun features, advantages, and benefits to candidates throughout the process as may be appropriate
• Brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews
• Conduct and verify references
• Conduct and/or oversee pre-employment testing - technical and non-technical
• Serve as the primary point person in the communications with candidates
• Provide regular updates and feedback to the Recruiting Manager
• Manage and update the applicant tracking system
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on various recruiting metrics to the Recruiting Manager
• Maintain awareness of local market trends and competitor activity
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or recruiting recruiting-related field is preferred; experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• Two to five years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in an industrial / construction setting is preferable
• Professional certification in HR is a plus
• Must be familiar with heavy industrial construction crafts
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to source, attract, screen, and interview candidates with technical backgrounds
• Computer literacy
• Stellar phone skills
• Planning and organization
• Skilled behavioral interviewer with the ability to conduct different types of interviews
• Creative problem solver
• Sound judgment and decision making
• Flexible and adaptable
• Team player
• Sharp negotiation skills
• Consultative approach
• Confidentiality
• Energetic, self-motivated & persistent
• Goal and results driven
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Positive attitude
  
  
  

Physical

• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms
• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feel
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary work
  
  
  

Mental

• Must have the ability to direct others and communicate effectively with other management/ supervision
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Must be able to concentrate amid distractions and remember details
• Ability to use computer, keyboard, telephone and other office devices