Recruiter I

Universal Engineering Sciences•Pineville, NC

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Recruiter I identifies, attracts, and hires talent across assigned business units. The role supports full-cycle recruitment while providing a positive candidate experience, maintaining compliance, and aligning recruiting work with company-wide strategies. Within a decentralized HR structure, the Recruiter partners with local HR teams, hiring managers, and the enterprise Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (CoE) to support effective and consistent recruitment practices, business growth, and workforce planning. The position primarily operates remotely from a home office with reliable internet access. Work involves using a computer, phone, and virtual collaboration tools, communicating regularly with team members, clients, and stakeholders, and managing multiple tasks, virtual meetings, deadlines, and independent work. Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required for off-site meetings, training, or company events; travel will be communicated in advance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a recruiting, staffing, or HR support role.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing tools, and Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
Basic understanding of employment law and recruiting compliance.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple open roles and priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in candidate and stakeholder interactions.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally for recruitment events.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Corporate or agency recruiting experience.
Bilingual language skills.
Previous architecture, engineering, or construction (A/E/C) knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring needs, and candidate profiles.
Build and maintain proactive candidate pipelines across multiple functions and geographies.
Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, career fairs, and professional networks.
Draft, post, and manage job advertisements in accordance with internal processes and compliance guidelines.
Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and support interview scheduling and logistics.
Provide structured interview guidance to hiring managers and facilitate timely feedback.
Coordinate offer processes, background checks, and documentation in collaboration with HR.
Deliver a positive candidate experience from application through onboarding.
Maintain accurate and timely applicant tracking system data and ensure documentation meets compliance standards.
Ensure adherence to applicable state and federal hiring laws and internal recruitment policies and practices.
Support implementation of enterprise recruiting tools, processes, and employer branding efforts introduced by the TA CoE.