Talent Acquisition Manager

Kent Companies • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for shepherding the talent acquisition process by building exceptional internal and external relationships to find and fill openings with high-quality talent and representing the Company at industry networking and recruiting events. This position collaborates with hiring managers, candidates, and other teams within the organization to ensure a seamless recruitment experience, contributing to the overall success of the organization's talent acquisition efforts. This fast-paced, consultative role requires tenacious curiosity, a high attention to detail, and a relentless work ethic.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or other; and proven work experience in Talent Acquisition or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Two plus (2+) years of commercial construction experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
• Experience using professional social networks (LinkedIn, in particular).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confirmed ability to take the initiative and build strong positive relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Desire to work in a rapidly changing, demanding, and ambiguous growth work environment.
• Innate ability to solve problems quickly with little information and with thorough due diligence of available data.
• High attention to detail, ambition, and desire to pursue responsibilities beyond the job.
• Great teammate with a strong work ethic, a high sense of urgency, and motivation to see the overall team succeed.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Valid drivers license.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM, and/or resume databases.
• Basic knowledge of labor legislation.
• Familiarity with skilled trades or construction.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and recruitment best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the talent acquisition life cycle in a consultative manner, ensuring an optimal candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and job requirements.
• Craft and update job descriptions.
• Utilize various proactive recruiting strategies to search, identify, and source suitable candidates.
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our applicant tracking system (ATS), then filter and screen candidates.
• Manage candidate data and maintain accurate records in the ATS.
• Review and screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Communicate effectively with candidates throughout recruitment, providing timely updates and feedback.
• Schedule interviews, coordinate, gather, and provide feedback to prepare for the start date.
• Work with stakeholders to develop the onboarding plan and intermediary throughout integration.
• Support the onboarding process by ensuring the completion of all necessary onboarding tasks and that new hires have a smooth transition.
• Represent the Company at industry networking and recruiting events and set the expectation for industry, conference, and campus networking.
• Establish self as an internal system super-user; work with high volumes of data and maintain data quality and talent pipelines.
• Generate reports, analyze data, and identify opportunities to increase functionality and improve efficiency.
• Solve problems and produce solutions by offering suggestions, new ideas, or alternatives to improve or modify work processes.
• Communicate, providing regular status updates with business leaders, candidates, and hiring managers.
• Adhere to the highest degree of integrity and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching.
• Holiday pay (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents.
• Leadership development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees