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Kiewit · 1 day ago

Talent Acquisition Advisor - University

Lenexa, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Kiewit is a leading construction and engineering company, and they are seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to join their University Recruiting team. The role involves implementing recruiting strategies to attract intern and new graduate candidates while building relationships with hiring managers to fulfill staffing needs.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Screens candidate resumes and conducts interviews to assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitude

Plans and executes on-campus recruiting activities such as Career Fairs and/or Info Sessions and partners with operational front line recruiters for prospect and candidate management

Broad knowledge of the business to ensure talent identified is aligned with the right opportunities based on business demands and candidate preference

Execute the recruiting process end-to-end while effectively utilizing the process, systems and tools in place

Conduct in-depth intake meetings with leaders to ensure alignment on position, impact and expectations while providing market insights and education

Work with the appropriate hiring managers on requisition approvals; rehire issues and internal/external postings

Ability to leverage and maintain recruiting technology platforms to drive accuracy of candidate records, activity status, and provide weekly reports to management

Assess applicant/candidate quality, skills, and fit to identify the best candidate for a position

Negotiate with candidates against counter-offers

Knowledgeable of the market and supply for talent within a particular job function

Connect external employment market conditions with internal workforce demands to ensure proper pipelines of talent are identified early to fill critical business needs such as Universities or other organizations

Comprehensively understand the business strategy and connect it to a talent strategy

Develop sourcing strategies and partner with other Talent Advisors as needed to implement these strategies to meet current staffing needs

Qualification

Full lifecycle recruitingApplicant tracking systemsMS OfficeSourcing strategiesPassion for safetyEthicsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationWork ethicIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferred

At least 2 years of experience full lifecycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment for similar industries, preferred

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Experience with applicant tracking systems

Ability to travel overnight throughout the US and/or Canada

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

Glassdoor3.8

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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