Talent Acquisition Specialist

J. Davis Construction a family-owned organization providing a full-service general contractor with an unlimited class license. We service the upstate of South Carolina, Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina. With four divisions and three offices in the coastal and upstate regions of South Carolina, we are proud to offer superior services to the southeastern United States

The General Construction Division is focused on being the premier general contractor in our service area. We pursue projects in the following sectors: Industrial, Amenities/Community, Higher Education/K-12, Commercial and Governmental.

Now, with a wealth of resources and the goal of better serving our clients, we are passionate about people, eager to build, and thrilled for what the future holds. Join our team and be a part of something amazing.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports our growing general contracting Division . This role is responsible for managing the full cycle recruiting process while also maintaining accurate employee training, certification, and compliance records. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, people-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for general contracting roles, including Managers, field operations, supervisors, and office support positions.
• Proactively source and build pipelines of qualified construction talent through referrals, job sites, trade associations, community events, and industry networks.
• Partner with operations and leadership to understand project demands, workforce planning needs, and seasonal hiring requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local trade schools, colleges, apprenticeship programs, workforce development organizations, and community partners
• Act as a company ambassador in the community, promoting our organization as a great place to work by showcasing our safety culture, career growth opportunities, project variety, and team environment.
• Enhance recruitment advertising strategies across construction job boards, social media, and local outreach channels to meet hiring goals and attract high-quality candidates.
• Track recruiting metrics, hiring progress, providing regular updates and insights to leadership to support
• Project staffing success.
  
  
  

Training & Compliance Records Management:

• Maintain accurate employee training records, certifications, licenses, and safety documentation.
• Develop and coordinate internal and external training sessions as needed.
• Align training sessions and calendar with company needs, position requirements, and career
• advancement.
• Continuous development of training program to advance knowledge and skills of all employees in
• technical and soft skills.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable state and federal
• regulations.
• Prepare training and compliance reports for audits, bids, and client requests.
  
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, or recruiting; construction industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of training documentation, compliance tracking, and employee record management
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with ATS systems, spreadsheets, and document management tools
• Understanding of South Carolina and Federal employment practices
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance provided
• Full benefits package, including Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Parental leave
• Clothing Allowance
• Gym Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Life Coach
• Wellness Coach
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Growth opportunities
• Much more!