Recruiter I

Universal Engineering Sciences•Pineville, NC

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Recruiter I identifies, attracts, and hires talent across assigned business units. The role supports full-cycle recruitment while promoting a positive candidate experience, maintaining compliance, and aligning hiring activities with company-wide recruiting strategies. Working within a decentralized HR structure, the Recruiter partners with local HR teams, hiring managers, and the enterprise Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence to support consistent and effective recruitment and workforce planning. The position primarily operates remotely from a home office with reliable internet access, using a computer, phone, and virtual collaboration tools. Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required for off-site meetings, training, or company events.

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, 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 desired candidate profiles.
Build and maintain proactive pipelines of qualified candidates 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 hiring managers with structured interview guidance 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 enterprise-wide recruiting tools, processes, and employer branding initiatives led by the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence.