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Overview

The Recruiter will take direction from the Recruiting Manger and develop full-cycle recruiting strategies in support of organizational objectives. Perform day-to-day recruiting activities associated with the sourcing, coordinating, screening, qualifying interviewing, handling offers, and hiring candidates for open positions. Assist with all recruiting related processes that will take new hires up to their first day and ensure a smooth transition into HR related onboarding.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or recruiting related field is preferred. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Five to ten (5-10) years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in industrial / construction setting preferable.
• Professional certification in HR a plus.
• Must be familiar with heavy industrial construction crafts.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to source, attract, screen, and interview candidates with technical backgrounds.
• Computer literacy.
• Stellar phone skills.
• Planning and organization.
• Skilled behavioral interviewer with ability to conduct different types of interviews.
• Creative problem solver.
• Sound judgment and decision making.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• A team player.
• Sharp negotiation skills.
• Consultative approach.
• Confidentiality.
• Energetic, self-motivated & persistent.
• Goal and results driven.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Responsible for assisting with internal and external relationships tied to Cajun Industries recruiting efforts. Reports to and will get strategic direction from the recruiting manager.
• Work with a Recruiting Manager in associated support activities such as organizing resumes, making calls, setting up interviews, performing associated data entry and recordkeeping work, pre-qualification activities, preparing offer letters, setting up testing and screenings, tracking candidate status, referrals, etc.

• Work with Cajun Industries recruiting manager and team to stay abreast of organizational hiring needs.
• Confer with manager to develop individual candidate profiles, and the resulting recruiting plans and strategies.
• Have working knowledge and understanding of job descriptions for all Cajun crafts. Work with managers to maintain and update these as necessary.
• Evaluate possible recruiting sources toward finding and attracting suitable qualified candidates that fit the Cajun Industries culture.
• Actively source and recruit candidates through the appropriate methods – advertising, recruiters, job sites, career fairs, professional networks, social media, referrals, etc.
• Assist with Cajun Industries internal referral program – with tenured and new team members.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with professional, industry and social networks to source qualified candidates.
• Review and analyze resumes, applications and qualifications to determine suitability.
• Actively pre-screen candidates.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with hiring manager, and participate as necessary and/or where can add value.
• Inform all candidates about Cajun Industries and the open position. Sell Cajun Industries features, advantages and benefits to candidate throughout the process as may be appropriate.
• Take lead role in evaluating candidates against Cajun Industries' expectations.
• Brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews.
• Advise hiring managers on interviewing and on how they may best handle individual interviews.
• Conduct and verify references.
• Conduct and/or oversee pre-employment testing – technical and non-technical.
• Serve as the primary point person in the communications with candidates.
• Provide regular updates and feedback to recruiting manager.
• Extend offers of employment within company timing and compensation parameters. Work with Manager on any negotiation processes.
• Manage the applicant tracking system.
• Draft and/or oversee preparation of rejection letters and correspondence.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on various recruiting metrics to Manager.
• Keep current with evolving sourcing strategies and industry trends.
• Ensure all recruiting related efforts are legally compliant and in order.

Qualifications

Physical

• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms
• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feel

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

• Will need to be able to perform sedentary work

Mental

• Must have the ability to direct others and communicate effectively with other management/ supervision
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Must be able to concentrate amid distractions and remember details
• Ability to use computer, keyboard, telephone and other office devices