Sr. Talent Recruiter

Thomas Construction Group LLC • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Recruiter helps build and sustain the people who define Thomas’s success. This position leads all efforts to recruit, train, and retain exceptional talent while strengthening our culture of Team, Improvement, Excellence, and Service (TIES). As part of a two-person People & Culture team, the Senior Recruiter serves as both a strategic talent architect and an operational HR resource— helping develop and execute the company’s staffing and development models that support our strategic growth from $200 MM to $350 MM+. The role balances hands-on recruiting with leadership in onboarding, professional development, and retention initiatives that make Thomas an employer of choice across the Southeast

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in recruiting and HR, preferably within construction, engineering, or professional services.
• Demonstrated success leading recruiting campaigns, internship programs, and onboarding initiatives.
• Working knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and engagement best practices.
• Proficiency in ATS / HRIS platforms ( ADP, or similar).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all recruiting and sourcing across Construction Operations, Preconstruction, and Corporate Services.
• Increase brand recognition through career fairs, university partnerships, professional associations, and targeted marketing.
• Design and manage targeted recruiting campaigns in key markets (Raleigh, Charlotte, Southeast) using digital platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and social media.
• Build proactive pipelines for recurring roles (Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Division Lead).
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast workforce needs and align with the companywide staffing model.
• Represent Thomas’s culture and values in every candidate interaction, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
• Lead Intern and Co-Op Programs: plan annual university engagement, recruit and onboard students, and track evaluations and conversion outcomes.
• Own Onboarding and Orientation: manage all activities from offer acceptance through 90- day check-ins, ensuring consistent, high-impact new-hire integration.
• Collaborate with the Director of People & Culture to design and maintain career Development paths for field, preconstruction, and corporate employees.
• Deliver and coordinate training opportunities and workshops that “grow Thomas’s strength from within.”
• Help integrate professional-development plans into annual reviews and succession planning.
• Serve as manager of the Process Training Library (PTL): maintain and expand the company’s internal library of training modules, onboarding materials, and process guides. Partner with the Director of People & Culture to migrate the PTL to a next-generation, cloud-based AI/LLM learning platform scheduled for rollout in 2026.
• Develop and execute retention strategies that strengthen engagement and career satisfaction.
• Track turnover trends, identify risk factors, and recommend proactive retention actions.
• Support performance-review cycles, professional-development planning, and performance Improvement plans (PIPs).
• Conduct stay and exit interviews; report findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead or support culture-building and recognition initiatives that reinforce the TIES values.
• Operate as an integral member of the People & Culture department, supporting all HR functions alongside the Director of People & Culture.
• Assist with payroll coordination, employee-records management, benefits administration, and compliance documentation.
• Provide day-to-day employee support regarding HR policies, benefits, and workplace questions.
• Collaborate on the design and execution of staffing and development models aligned with the company’s growth strategy.
• Support annual workforce planning, compensation reviews, and compliance audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all HR and employee-related matters.
• Continuously improve HR systems and workflows (Paycor, ADP, onboarding processes, etc.).
• Support the digital transformation of the Process Training Library (PTL), ensuring content accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with development paths as the system transitions to a cloud-based LLM platform.
• Participate in special projects that advance organizational development, workforce planning, and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level