Craft Acquisition Specialist

Baker Construction

About The Position

The Craft Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting skilled craftworkers for various construction projects. S/he collaborates with hiring managers and business unit leaders to understand their staffing needs and create recruitment strategies and networking pipelines to attract qualified craft workers such as laborers, carpenters, finishers, operators, etc. The Craft Acquisition Specialist is responsible for conducting interviews, assessing candidates' technical skills and experience, and coordinating onboarding processes for new hires. S/he also performs administrative functions related to recruiting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of construction recruitment experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Hands on concrete construction formwork experience preferred
Ability to present information in written and oral form to all levels of co-workers within the Company
Ability to read and comprehend procedures, regulations, and laws
Ability to adapt presentation style to the applicable audience
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate, read, and write in both language
Ability to calculate simple math such as addition, subtraction, division, percentages & ratios.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong proficiency with recruiting job boards / platforms such as Linkedin, Indeed, etc.
Knowledge of SuccessFactors preferred
Ability to work with all levels of co-workers in a team environment
Ability to visit work sites to identify future prospects, network and build lasting relationship that advance recruiting efforts
Ability to effectively negotiate and collaborate
Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
Ability to relate with wide range of personalities
Ability to put people at ease
Possesses effective listening skills
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Ability to identify challenges in the recruitment process and develop creative solutions
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stay organized and manage multiple priorities
Ability to exercise judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Ability to assess personalities and skill sets

Nice To Haves

Hands on concrete construction formwork experience preferred
Knowledge of SuccessFactors preferred

Responsibilities

Attends career events- schools, military bases and local outreach sources
Maintains school/instructor relationships at events, classroom presentations and career fairs
Maintains a comprehensive black book of skilled construction craft workers
Keeps detailed records
Ensures up-to-date contact information for potential candidates
Conducts outreach and build relationships with industry professionals and organizations to create a pipeline of potential candidates
Maintains relationships with future prospects
Partners with the operations team to identify staffing needs and align recruiting strategies with project requirements and workforce demands
Stays current with industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices in the craft and trades sector
Analyzes recruitment metrics and adjusts strategies to improve hiring effectiveness and efficiency
Develops and executes recruitment strategies to attract top craft talent across various trades (e.g., laborers, carpenters, finishers, operators, etc.)
Sources candidates through job boards, industry networks, social media, and local trade schools
Monitors social media outlets for available candidates § Reviews resumes received through applicant tracker
Conducts pre-screening interviews
Provides recommendations to hiring managers and HR Talent Managers based on assessments and interview feedback
Registers for career events and tracks pertinent information (career fairs visited, people interviewed and hired)
Ensures that PowerPoint presentations are updated and applicable for event
Ensures that there are enough supplies for various career events
Coordinates interviews for qualified candidates
Sends follow-up correspondence to candidates
Coordinates travel/relocation arrangements
Maintains a repository of resumes to be pulled from the Applicant Tracker as needed
Assists HR Talent Manager on Baker-sponsored recruiting events
Ensures all recruitment practices comply with relevant labor laws and industry regulations
Maintains accurate records of recruitment activities and provides regular reports to management on hiring progress and outcomes
Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment
Sets example by following safety guidelines including but not limited to wearing PPE on jobs, staying aware of surroundings, etc.
Complies with proper safety procedur