Recruiter

IES Electrical•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

IES Commercial, Inc. (DBA IES Electrical) is seeking a Recruiter in Suffolk, Virginia. The Recruiter performs all functions related to recruiting and ensures compliance with company hiring policies and procedures. The role develops and implements recruiting activities for open requisitions and candidate pipelines, and reviews recommendations for recruiting strategies with HR to help ensure projects are staffed with qualified craft workers. It also supports employee engagement, career-fair participation, and community relationships. Travel is required as needed. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future employer sponsorship. Applicants must successfully pass a post-offer background check and, when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles, an MVR check. IES Commercial is a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc., an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a publicly traded company. IES provides industrial products and infrastructure services across multiple end markets. The company describes safety as its top priority.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of skilled-trades staffing experience; electrical industry experience is preferred.
  • At least 1 year of experience using Applicant Tracking and Pipeline Recruiting software.
  • Current knowledge of computer systems, MS Office, internet navigation, social media applications, federal, state, and local employment laws, and FCRA.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and detailed organizational skills.
  • Hands-on, self-starting approach; ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and collaborate with and build working relationships across employee and management levels.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.
  • Must successfully pass a post-offer background check and an MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.

Nice To Haves

  • Electrical industry experience.
  • Professional Recruiting Certification (PRC).

Responsibilities

  • Perform functions related to the recruiting process and ensure compliance with company hiring policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement recruiting activities for open requisitions and candidate pipelines.
  • Review recommendations for new recruiting strategies with HR to help ensure projects are staffed with qualified craft workers as needed.
  • Use internet, social media, and other online resources to post jobs externally.
  • Assist with communication of internal job postings and employee referral award programs.
  • Maintain timely Applicant Tracking System updates, including application rejection reasons, scheduled interviews and results, and final dispositions, in compliance with company policies.
  • Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives and activities.
  • Attend career fairs, including events for middle and high school students, colleges, veterans, and people with disabilities.
  • Represent the organization in developing relationships with local organizations to further community involvement.
  • Complete additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.
  • Travel as required.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company discretionary match.
  • Flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid time off.
  • Highly competitive pay.
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