Field Recruiter

Position Overview

The Recruiter position is primarily responsible for sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for hourly positions across Ohio. The role will build pipelines through partnerships at various schools of all levels, military, community, etc. This position must possess considerable skill in building relationships with recruiting sources, interviewing techniques, a good knowledge of all specialized functions in the company, a basic understanding of the company's organizational structure as well as a strong understanding of employment practices.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• The recruiter is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting; recruit, source, screen and recommended placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external).
• Conduct pre-employment assessments such as background and drug testing.
• Partners with HR Team and hiring managers to determine staffing needs.
• Drive recruitment efforts across the region and/or company operational footprint.
• Act as liaison with area employment agencies and advertising agencies.
• Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates for all nonexempt requisitions.
• Serves as an expert in high volume recruiting.
• Uses traditional and non-traditional resources to identify and attract quality candidates such as career fairs, on-line job fairs, community network events, etc.
• Partners with company stakeholders to develop advertising programs (internal and external) in order to ensure high visibility with potential candidates.
• Assists internal transfer process including screening, coordination of interview with hiring manager, transfer offer letter, etc.
• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to ensure updated information on the interview process status.
• Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (i.e. benefits, compensation, pre-screenings, etc.).
• Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations including Affirmative Action Plan compliance.
• Assists in managing current candidate activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to industry.
• Follow up with the related clerical aspects of employment, such as; employment forms notifying the department of employee's starting date and the requisition the employee is filling, etc.
• Screens resumes, interview candidates (by phone or in person), reference/background checking, make recommendations for hire (or not hire) and deliver employment offers for non-exempt position openings within an assigned territory.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma with 1-3 years of relevant recruitment experience required. Four-year degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar degree program preferred.
• Experience with recruitment and HR administration strongly preferred.
• Experience in a construction environment preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home supporting recruiting efforts across Ohio when required. Up to 50 percent travel. During the peak recruitment season it could be up to 75 percent travel.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, printers, etc.
• Proficiency of MS Outlook, Excel and Word applications required.
• Ability to analyze issues independently.
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, and use hands.
• Ability to drive long distances to recruiting events.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Travel to recruiting sites and local offices across the state Michigan and Northwest Ohio.
• Tempo is fast-paced with deadlines.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate.