Talent Acquisition Specialist- Data Center Market

Gray Construction•Lexington, KY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gray Inc. is looking to add a Talent Acquisition Specialist to its team in our Lexington, KY Office. Gray is a fully integrated design-builder delivering end-to-end solutions across construction, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Since 1960, Gray has grown from a regional contractor to a nationally ranked industry leader, serving top domestic and international companies in the following markets: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Advanced Technology, and Distribution. Our integrated approach allows us to deliver value at every phase of a project—from designing and building state-of-the-art facilities to fabricating custom process equipment and implementing advanced automation. But what truly defines Gray is our people. Our success is driven by passionate, collaborative team members who take pride in their work, value strong relationships, and are committed to doing the right thing for our customers and one another. At Gray, you’ll find a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Gray is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support their national recruiting initiatives. We are on the hunt for a “go getter” who has the skill and determination to find great talent, the acumen to build relationships with key decision makers, and the tenacity to think outside of the box.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) or more years of recruiting experience, or five (5) years of recruiting experience
Demonstrated proven track record in talent acquisition
Knowledge of Human Resources Talent Acquisition policies, operations, and processes
Professional verbal and written business communication skills
Advanced computer application skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent communication skills; ability to influence and communicate with multiple layers of leadership, applicants/candidates, and all levels of team members
Strong attention to detail
The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for construction, construction engineering or construction-related industries, preferred
Experience sourcing passive candidates within LinkedIn Recruiter and other related social media platforms, preferred

Responsibilities

Promote company culture, core values, and contribute to and support continuous improvement in overall services of the Talent Acquisition (TA) team.
Effectively collaborate with market leaders and hiring managers to define talent needs and job requirements to fill requisitions in a timely manner.
Manage talent acquisition lifecycle, posting requisitions on applicant tracking system (ATS) and social media platforms, identify and screen qualified applicants, share candidate short list with hiring managers, schedule interviews, create offer letters, manage background screen process, and initiate onboarding.
Managing coordination of hiring activities in compliance with appropriate employment laws, equal employment opportunity regulations and the Company’s Affirmative Action Plans.
Identify new strategies and programs to attract applicants and develop creative solutions for specific acquisition challenges; work in conjunction with market leaders, hiring managers, HR teams, and marketing to promote Gray as in talent acquisition process.
Proactively build and maintain pipeline of qualified talent and leverage multiple acquisition resources and sourcing techniques.
Updating job descriptions, coordinating internal job postings, job postings on the internal sites and other external job boards, team member referrals, and working with outside third parties.
Ability to thoroughly vet high potential candidates via phone and video screening, ensuring minimum qualifications are met.
Maintaining the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for all resumes received open positions and maintaining applicant tracking and flow logs for applicable positions in compliance with government regulations. Conducts periodic audits to ensure compliance and candidates are dispositioned appropriately.
Ability to articulate, sell, compare and contrast company benefits and total compensation packages for candidates that fit within the companies’ guidelines, ensuring competitive alignment in the market/industry.
Partner with Community Outreach team to develop relationships with high schools, technical schools, universities and colleges in regard to career paths within the company. Attend career fairs, Gray days on campuses, and coordinate Gray representatives to attend events.
Actively recruit skilled level positions by utilizing candidate portals (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.). Proactively work with managers regarding their hiring needs and sourcing the proper candidates.
Build/enhance the recruiting culture across the organization. Coach team members on best practices to attract and retain top talent, conduct brainstorming sessions with teams across the company to improve recruiting tactics and increase activity/heighten employer brand awareness within each department.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.