Senior Recruiter

Gilbane Building Company•Boston, MA

22d•$95,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Next 150 Construction is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead the recruitment of highly skilled self-perform professionals, including field leadership, superintendents, project engineers, project managers, estimators, and craft-related operations talent. Through a consultative partnership with business leaders, this role will develop and execute divisional and national recruiting strategies that support the current and future workforce needs of our self-perform operations. The Senior Recruiter plays a critical role in building strong talent pipelines, elevating the candidate experience, and ensuring Next 150 attracts and hires the best possible talent. This position may also lead strategic recruiting initiatives and serve as a peer coach to Recruiter I and Recruiter II team members. Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business or related field preferred
5-7+ years' experience in the A/E/C fields and international experience are strongly preferred
Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) is highly preferred
Travel up to 25% may be required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Understanding of recruiting principles and best practices
Customer service oriented, with exceptional communication skills
Understanding of their assigned region or sector’s construction marketplace, including sub-regional markets, is highly preferred
Strong listening and facilitation skills, with the ability to gain group consensus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated, flexible and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized, with ability to lead and manage multiple simultaneous requisitions and internal team initiatives
Ability to work in a team environment, build strong relationships, influence without direct authority, and build credibility and confidence at all levels
Ability to coach and mentor
Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems such as ICIMS, LinkedIn and other sourcing tools, and data analytics tools
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment including but not limited to OFCCP, EEO/AAP/VETS requirements

Responsibilities

Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process
Provides high-level consultation and support for recruitment and staffing management
Builds targeted pipelines for "experienced hires" that draw high-quality, diverse applicant pools to meet upcoming needs and maintains regular contact with possible future candidates
Promotes diverse candidates; provides coaching and training to hiring managers and interview panels to identify and mitigate bias
Knows the current events of local/national/international competitors, bringing market intel to Hiring Managers and the recruiting organization and makes recommendations on how best to adjust our recruiting approach across the enterprise
Leads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position and conducts regular follow-ups with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation
Maintains all pertinent applicant and interview data in the applicant tracking system and posts openings in other appropriate venues
Manages the use of external recruiters including contract management and negotiation
Acts as an ambassador for Gilbane’s employer brand both internally and externally not only through the usage of social media but by attending local and presenting professional/industry meetings in order to develop and maintain contacts; This may include participating in the development of marketing collateral for recruiting purposes
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
Supports a positive and inclusive work environment