Regional Craft Recruiter - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road • Decatur, IL

15d

About The Position

The Craft Recruiter assists with coordinating and administering the hiring of skilled craftsmen to meet current manpower needs. The role supports outreach programs, job postings, candidate screenings, resume and application review, interviews, craft testing, candidate communications, and ongoing coordination with site managers.

The recruiter assesses applicants’ suitability, conducts background and reference investigations for qualified candidates, and follows compliant interviewing and hiring practices. The role also analyzes craft staffing needs for current and forecasted projects, tracks applicants, provides reports to the craft recruiting manager as needed, and represents the company at industry and recruitment events. Local and U.S. travel may be required for transitions or recruiting needs.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in craft recruiting, specifically Heavy Industrial and SIPA.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of higher education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Review prospective employee applications, conduct interviews, and determine suitability for employment.
• For qualified applicants, conduct background and reference investigations, including verification of licenses or certifications, reference checks, and work-history checks.
• Follow proper interviewing and hiring processes to ensure legal compliance.
• Attend conferences, association events, career fairs, and other networking events to build relationships, represent INDL, and understand the regional employment market.
• Analyze craft staffing needs for current and forecasted projects by discussing needs with operations managers, project managers, and superintendents.
• Communicate daily with site managers to ensure current manpower needs are met promptly with qualified candidates.
• Track applicants and provide reports to the craft recruiting manager as needed.
• Travel locally and throughout the United States for transitions and/or recruitment needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level