POSITION TITLE: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
REPORTS TO: Director of TEAM Talent
DEPARTMENT: TEAM Talent
At PETRA General Contractors, we pride ourselves on living our Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Safety while strategically adding team members with the same ideals and ethics. PETRA, Inc. is a recognized leader in Pre-Construction, Construction Management, Design-Build, and Concrete Services. We have 30 years of industry experience and comprehensive market knowledge. We offer our construction expertise in the Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions.
We have an immediate opening for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at our Corporate headquarters in Meridian, Idaho. This position is onsite. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, adaptable to change, and has strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role will support the strategic direction of the Talent Acquisition Program in the following areas: attracting and selecting candidates, recruitment and hiring processes, candidate experience, learning and development, and HRIS technology/database management. This role is responsible for partnering with hiring managers to ensure delivery of all recruiting aspects and executing sourcing strategies for acquiring and retaining top talent across the company.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Partner with Leadership and hiring managers to develop a strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Program.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to effectively minimize the time required to fill open positions.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience with a seamless approach to onboarding and new hire orientation.
- Collect and analyze data to maintain understanding of market salaries and benefits, candidate availability, and demand for candidates in particular fields.
- Partner with managers to forecast/identify workforce needs based on business growth plans and succession planning.
- Work with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for job openings.
- Create job postings and coordinate hiring criteria with hiring managers.
- Fill vacant positions across all departments and office locations in ID, CO, and WA.
- Lead and manage interview process: screening, interview candidates, recommend qualified candidates, coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, and provide timely feedback to both parties.
- Build influential relationships through outreach efforts and actively participate as the company representative at recruiting events, career and college fairs, business meetings, professional associations, etc.
- Establish multiple channels for sourcing qualified candidates through proactive and targeted engagement.
- Cultivate a learning culture to continuously develop team members to optimize performance, engagement, effectiveness, and retention.
- Work with managers in assessing and identifying manager training needs that include topics such as: selection and hiring practices, career path and employee development plans, specific training methods, etc.
- Assist with development of career tracks for employees who demonstrate the aptitude and desire for upward mobility.
- Oversee recruiting platform in HRIS system for streamlining all facets of applicant tracking, recruiting activities, and maintaining recruiting data.
- Establish and track metrics to monitor effectiveness of the Talent Acquisition Program, recommend modifications to the program as needed (e.g., time-to-fill, cost per hire, source of hire, retention/quality of hire, turnover rate).
- Prepare and distribute monthly reports on open requisitions, hiring statistics, and associated departmental costs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in recruiting or similar role.
- Or any combination of education and experience that is necessary to perform essential duties.
- In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruiting and employment-related laws and regulations.
- Prefer construction or similar industry experience.
- Spanish speaking bilingual preferred but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and UKG experience a plus.
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, sourcing and recruitment tools, and social media platforms.
Behavior & Aptitudes
- Actively champion and promote the company’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent presentation, writing, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and change direction quickly.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and share feedback and actionable insights for continuous process improvement.
- Must demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and diplomacy.
PETRA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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