The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist. This position is based out of Ruhlin's corporate office in Sharon Center, Ohio (Medina County) and reports to the Director of Human Resources. This position is full time Monday through Friday and is in-office (not hybrid/remote).

Summary: Research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing methods to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable salaried and hourly candidates; oversee the candidate experience from beginning to hired ensuring a positive Company image is projected; make hiring recommendations to management.

Responsibilities:

Administrative

• Actively participate in human resources and recruiting related meetings, networking events, and committees.
• Ensure the confidentiality of candidate data.
• Participate in the development of department goals and strategy.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Director of Human Resources.

Compliance

• Support the achievement of the Company’s equal employment opportunity objectives.
• Maintain a work environment free of harassment, intimidation, and coercion.
• Treat employees and candidates for employment equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age (40 years or older), military/veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

External Recruiting

• Act as a liaison between hiring managers and outside recruiting agencies.
• Correspond with candidates about interview details, next steps, and final disposition in a timely manner.
• Register for and attend, along with other staff members, high school and college career fairs, and other recruiting events.
• Plan and implement Company sponsored recruiting and outreach events.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with recruitment partners including community and government-based agencies, industry organizations, high schools, colleges and universities, technical schools, third-party recruiters, and unions.
• Post all job openings externally using the Company’s ATS.
• Source passive candidates using various social media platforms; maintain ongoing communication with them.
• Identify creative and innovative ways to source and attract quality candidates.
• Work with the marketing team on social media recruiting strategy and activity.

Internal Recruiting

• Email internal job openings to all employees as they become available.
• Coordinate interviews with internal candidates per hiring manager’s direction.
• Receive and review internal employee referrals; track and ensure the finance department is informed when a referred candidate is hired so the referring employee is paid the referral bonus in a timely manner.

Interviewing

• Schedule virtual and in person candidate interviews with hiring managers/interview team.
• Participate in the interview process with both internal and external candidates.

Onboarding

• Assist new employees during their onboarding process while helping them get familiar with the Company.
• Work with the human resources team during the employment offer process, pre-employment testing, start date determination, and onboarding.

Screening

• Review applications and resumes as they are received through the ATS and forward qualified candidates to hiring managers for review; follow up with hiring managers to determine applicant status.
• Conduct brief screening interviews virtually to assess applicant’s skills, experience, and culture fit.

Staffing

• Work with hiring managers to identify current and future hiring needs and understand the skills, competencies, and experience needed for openings.
• Ensure job descriptions are current and posted on DocuZone.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
• Certified HR professional designation preferred (PHR and/or SHRM-CP).
• Minimum 3 years’ recruitment experience required.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to recruitment and hiring.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Viewpoint Vista, and other software as needed.
• Previous experience using ARCORO ATS a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional nontraditional hours including evenings and weekends.
• Team focused mindset to build strong working relationships.
• Commitment to Company values.

Direct Report(s): None

About The Ruhlin Company
The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Since 1915, we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Ruhlin has a national reputation as a construction services leader. Ruhlin offers a wide variety of construction services including general contractor, construction management, design/build, owners' agent, estimating/preconstruction services.

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k match, Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation and sick days.

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program