Benchmark Utility Services · 15 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBenchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build, site and underground utility construction firm seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of technical and craft recruiting, developing job specifications, screening candidates, and collaborating with hiring teams to attract top talent.
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Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process and hiring deliverables
Serve as vocal and effective advocate of our brand, culture and values with all prospective employees
Partner closely with hiring teams to build successful candidate profiles, clarify required skills and competencies, draft relevant, accurate and compelling job descriptions and map out the best sourcing strategy to recruit qualified candidates accordingly
Creatively leverage all available platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, employee referrals, internal/external databases, and networks to meet hiring goals and be able to identify and employ other diverse and varying creative sourcing and networking strategies to attract both active and passive talent
Drive campus recruiting efforts and attend career fairs to develop a rich and varied pool of prospective interns and entry level employees
Understand our culture, what makes employees thrive in our company’s environment and identify those competencies in candidates
Drive the hiring process and actively participate in interviews and hiring decisions; provide guidance for offer details and extend and negotiate offers to closing
Manage the internal interview process, including phone screening, confirm qualifications, skill sets, interest, job fit, salary requirements, work authorization, and other customized criteria
Take a service-oriented approach to candidate management, guiding them through the hiring process and ensuring a top experience with the company, regardless of outcome; and similarly, maintain a responsive and trusting communication approach with teammates and managers
Accurately track and document candidates in appropriate systems and help to provide transparency to the recruiting function by reporting on various metrics on a regular basis
Provides reporting on key sourcing and recruiting metrics by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
Maintains open and frequent communications with leadership and HR staff on recruiting and hiring timelines
Recommends solutions to improve efficiency and efficacy in the recruiting life cycle; Identify, track, escalate and problem-solve hiring challenges and shortcoming (such as numerous candidates declining offer due to a common reason) to ensure continuous improvement of the recruiting process
Collaborate with the HR team on execution of performance management processes, including new hire evaluations and goal setting
Perform industry-specific compensation research and recommend appropriate compensation plans for prospective roles as well as periodically for existing positions
Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates and referrals
Staying current on the company’s organizational structure, company policies, federal and state laws regarding employment practices
Performs other related assignments as necessary
Qualification
Required
8+ years of direct full-life cycle recruitment experience
Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field
Skilled at sourcing and building a strong network of candidates through expert use of online sourcing techniques, networking, referrals etc. as well as screening, interviewing, and negotiating and presenting offer packages
Experience working with an applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Hands-on experience with various interview formats and stages
Skilled in applicant interviewing techniques including behavioral-based methods
Results driven with a strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement
Project and process management skills; highly organized & detail-orientated
Self-motivated with the willingness and ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to fulfill multiple commitments while under deadlines
Good judgment and sound decision-making with the ability to solve practical problems and influence at all levels of the organization
Excellent communications skills as well as good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Proficiency in MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred
10+ years of related professional experience performing full-life cycle recruitment
Savvy with the latest tech and tools
Mix of agency and corporate recruiting experience
Advanced recruiter or sourcing designation and/or HR professional certification
Recruiting in the construction and/or government contracting space
Experience performing recruiting activities consistent with OFCCP and EEOC guidelines as they relate to hiring practices
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Benchmark Utility Services
Benchmark Utility Services is a full service underground utility contractor.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Danny Raynes
CEO
Niles Austin
President and COO
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