Recruiter - Senior

ONEOK•Midland, TX

4d•$88,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

ONEOK is seeking an experienced recruiter to support workforce needs and growth in its Permian Basin operations. The recruiter manages the full recruitment lifecycle for operations and field-based roles, including mechanics, operators, technicians, and other skilled positions. The role focuses on targeted sourcing, proactive talent pipelines, regional partnerships and career events, and early-career recruiting support. The position is ideally based in ONEOK’s Midland, Texas, office. Candidates based in Houston or Dallas may also be considered and must be willing and able to travel regularly to Midland and the surrounding Permian Basin area. Travel to other locations is required. The recruiter works closely with Human Resources Business Partners and hiring leaders to clarify hiring needs, set priorities and timelines, create accurate job postings and criteria, and support offers. The role also supports internal mobility, candidate engagement, compliance, and regular communication about pipeline status and hiring progress. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred; at least five years of full-cycle recruitment experience is required. The expected salary range is $88,000 to $132,000, with compensation commensurate with experience. The work is primarily sedentary and performed indoors in well-lit, climate-controlled areas. The job involves frequent walking and talking, constant sitting, reaching, manual dexterity, fingering, feeling, near vision, and color vision, as well as occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and tasting or smelling. Frequent repetitive motion and constant use of computer monitors are noted.

Requirements

At least five years of experience managing the full recruitment and hiring lifecycle.
Experience sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and evaluating applicant information.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies for a variety of roles.
Proactive approach and ability to take initiative.
Excellent time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to collaborate effectively and establish and maintain strong working relationships.
Proficiency with applicant tracking software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Candidates based in Houston or Dallas must be willing and able to travel regularly to Midland and the surrounding Permian Basin area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience using Workday as an applicant tracking system is a plus.
Experience recruiting in energy, oil and gas, skilled trades, or operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for operations and skilled-trade positions, from sourcing and screening through interviews, offers, and hiring coordination.
Partner with Human Resources Business Partners and hiring leaders to confirm headcount needs, prioritize openings, align hiring timelines, and develop accurate job postings and hiring criteria.
Develop proactive candidate pipelines for current and anticipated needs through targeted sourcing, evergreen postings, networking, referrals, and regional outreach.
Partner with hiring leaders and human resources staff throughout the offer process to identify and recommend salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other relevant details.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies.
Represent ONEOK at regional job fairs and career events, and support technical-school and university recruiting activities as needed.
Support internal mobility by connecting employees with opportunities across regions and business units.
Provide weekly recruiting updates and participate in monthly hiring reviews to communicate candidate pipeline status, resolve hiring barriers, and maintain alignment with hiring leaders.
Coordinate standing interview blocks and timely candidate follow-up with hiring leaders, keeping candidates engaged throughout the hiring process.
Travel to other locations, including regular travel to Midland and the surrounding Permian Basin for candidates based in Houston or Dallas.