Talent Acquisition Specialist

Clune Construction Company•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing long term recruitment strategies and managing the recruiting process throughout the region, which includes working with staff at all levels to ensure that candidates are sourced, screened, recruited, and guided through the onboarding process. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is also responsible for managing the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as well as developing relationships with colleges, universities and trade schools that have construction management degree programs to build a network of potential candidates. The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring Clune hires the best possible employees. Clune Construction is an employee-owned company that values excellence and invests in its people, recognized as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company, and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. With a robust national footprint, Clune Construction manages an annual project portfolio exceeding $2 billion in commercial and Mission Critical ventures, guided by core values of Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation, fostering a family-oriented culture.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of recruitment-based web sites and sourcing tools.
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
General knowledge of applicable employment laws and practices.
Must be well-organized, dependable and team-oriented with the ability to prioritize, maintain a high level of confidentiality, and work effectively with all.
Ability to travel.
Three to five years of full-cycle recruiting experience for corporate setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in construction industry is a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
Industry certifications a plus (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP).

Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, conducting initial prescreen, scheduling and logistics of all interviews, and working with the hiring manager to process new hire paperwork.
Serve as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Collaborate with hiring managers to develop appropriate recruiting sources for open positions.
Assess, evaluate and recommend recruiting processes and tools that will help standardize and automate processes and create efficiency.
Develop and implement strategies to increase candidate flow. Source active and passive candidates.
Establish, track, and analyze recruitment activity and report on progress as requested.
Oversee the development of a candidate database.
Manage the ATS to maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation on candidates, searches, hiring managers’ interactions, and other recruiting activities.
Work with Marketing to increase company brand awareness to recruit the best talent.
Attend industry events to help build relationships with potential candidates.
Coordinate and participate in hiring events such as job fairs.
Develop partnerships with colleges, universities, and trade schools to build network and database of potential candidates.
Ensure recruitment and hiring processes and practices are in full compliance with all federal, state, and or local laws.
Provide expertise on the employment market, trends and innovative recruiting techniques to ensure competitiveness in hiring.
Participate in all company diversity initiatives involving recruiting to ensure fairness in hiring practices.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
Fitness Program
Pet Insurance