Talent Acquisition Intern

Granite Construction • Watsonville, CA

7d • $20 - $25

About The Position

This position offers extensive development and mentorship for anyone seeking a role in human resources and will support a wide range of HR and recruitment including all facets of talent acquisition, focusing on candidate/hiring manager management, recruitment strategy, recruitment marketing, and project management.

Requirements

• Currently an undergraduate junior or senior enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university with a related major during the period of the internship.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the field of human resources
• Excellent consultative and communication skills (written & oral) and ability to interface effectively with all levels of customers (internal and external) and effectively disseminate information
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources and projects
• Sound decision making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate
• Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
• Ability to travel, some overnight, as required
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including CPT/OPT

Nice To Haves

• A recent college graduate with a related major, such as Human Resources, Business, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or related minor is a plus.
• Human Resources and/or Project Management experience is preferred
• Prior recruitment, customer service, or sales experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and promote the company-wide college, professional, and craft recruitment efforts to strengthen and build the company’s presence and candidate pipeline.
• Develop and apply key soft skills such as networking, professional skills development and presenting to ensure fully-rounded professional development.
• Drive engagement strategy and optimize hiring tools by leveraging technologies such as Workday, Handshake, LinkedIn Recruiter, Paiger, and others.
• Lead marketing & communications focused projects in areas of recruitment, talent acquisition operations and other topics relative to the recruiting and hiring of industry top talent to increase attraction and retention
• Partner with TA and Marketing & Communication leadership to create approved recruiting event materials, including marketing flyers and company overview presentations to increase engagement amongst candidates.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers to ensure the recruitment needs of the field and corporate office is being met.
• Act as the liaison with employment agencies and temporary agencies (for regular and temporary employees) to ensure corporate vacancies are filled in a timely manner.
• Assist with the administration of a variety of company programs (related to recruitment) such as relocation, applicant assessments, outside recruiters, background screening, applicant tracking, etc. to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
• access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern