Recruiter

Turner Mining Group•Bowmansville, PA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Turner Staffing Group is conducting a search on behalf of a well-established, family-owned excavation and site development contractor in Pennsylvania for a full-time, in-house Recruiter. The client has built a reputation over several decades for safety, quality workmanship, and long-tenured teams, serving commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal customers with earthwork, site utilities, and site preparation services. The Recruiter will own full-cycle hiring for field and office roles, with a strong focus on skilled trades. Typical hires include equipment operators, CDL drivers, pipe layers, laborers, mechanics, foremen, and project support staff. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building talent pipelines in a hands-on, people-first construction environment. The role is based in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid schedule requiring on-site work two to three days per week, and reports to Human Resources leadership.

Requirements

2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, in-house or agency.
Proven success hiring hourly, skilled-trade, or high-volume roles.
Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with candidates on job sites and in the office.
Comfort with an applicant tracking system, job boards, and LinkedIn or other social sourcing tools.
Excellent organization and follow-through while managing many open roles at once.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally.

Nice To Haves

Recruiting experience in construction, excavation, heavy civil, utilities, or a related industry.
Familiarity with CDL, DOT, and equipment operator hiring requirements.
Existing relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, or workforce boards in Pennsylvania.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or recruiting certification (AIRS or similar).

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for field and office positions, from intake meetings with hiring managers through offer and onboarding handoff.
Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, trade schools, career and technical centers, veterans' programs, and community events.
Screen applicants for skills, experience, safety record, and licensing, such as CDL class and equipment certifications.
Coordinate interviews, skills assessments, and pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screens, DOT physicals, and MVR reviews.
Write and post compelling job ads that speak to tradespeople and reflect the company's culture.
Build relationships with local schools, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development organizations to create a long-term talent pipeline.
Represent the company at career fairs, school visits, and industry events.
Track recruiting activity and metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, and retention, in the applicant tracking system and report results to leadership.
Partner with HR on employer branding, referral programs, and onboarding to improve the new-hire experience and retention.
Ensure hiring practices comply with federal and state employment laws, including EEO, I-9, and DOT requirements.