What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Recruiter / Human Resources Generalist - Construction position at Synergy Staffing and Synergy Search Group?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter / Human Resources Generalist to lead recruiting and support the ongoing development and management of talent across a local construction company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both finding great people and helping employees grow once they join the company.
The position will recruit across a variety of professional and operational roles, with a particular focus on mid-level through senior-level positions. Experience recruiting within construction, general contracting, heavy civil, engineering, environmental services, or a related industry is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for positions ranging from early-career professionals through senior-level management.
- Recruit for roles including Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Health & Safety professionals, Project Managers, technical specialists, and senior-level managers.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruiting strategies, and identify the skills and experience needed for each position.
- Proactively source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, industry associations, referrals, job boards, and other recruiting channels.
- Develop relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and trade schools to create pipelines for interns, entry-level professionals, and skilled talent.
- Coordinate and participate in career fairs, campus recruiting events, networking events, and other talent outreach initiatives.
- Manage candidate screening, interviewing, selection, offers, and pre-employment processes.
- Track recruiting activity and provide leadership with updates on hiring progress, pipeline strength, and workforce needs.
- Partner with managers and employees to create career development and growth plans that support both individual goals and organizational needs.
- Help establish career paths and identify opportunities for employees to expand their skills and responsibilities.
- Work with leadership on employee development, internal mobility, promotions, and succession planning.
- Handle new-hire onboarding and ensure required employment documentation is completed accurately and on time.
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general benefits questions.
- Provide support for payroll-related changes, employee information updates, and other HR administrative processes.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
Qualifications
- 5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, talent management, or human resources.
- Strong full-cycle recruiting experience, particularly for professional, technical, and management-level positions.
- Experience within construction, general contracting, heavy civil, engineering, environmental services, or a similar project-driven industry is a must
- Demonstrated experience building relationships and recruiting through colleges, universities, technical schools, and/or trade schools.
- Experience developing employee career paths, growth plans, or succession strategies.
- Comfortable partnering with managers on promotions, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Working knowledge of benefits administration, onboarding, payroll processes, and employment practices.
- Ability to balance recruiting priorities with ongoing employee and talent-management responsibilities.