Company Overview:
North Branch Construction is a full-service Construction Manager, Design-Builder, and General Contractor serving New Hampshire and neighboring states. The company has worked in commercial and residential construction for more than sixty years.
Position Summary:
North Branch Construction, Inc. is seeking an HR Specialist to support the organization’s full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle. This position manages applicant sourcing, hiring processes, orientation, and new-hire onboarding to help create a smooth and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. The HR Specialist also provides general support to the HR department as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, post, and manage job advertisements across appropriate platforms.
- Work with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and assist with filling open positions.
- Work with third-party social media on all NBC recruitment postings.
- Screen applicants and coordinate interviews as needed.
- Proactively source qualified candidates for a variety of roles.
- Process applicants through all stages of the preplacement process, ensuring requirements are completed accurately and on time.
- Conduct new-hire orientation sessions and ensure required documentation is completed.
- Oversee onboarding and support employees as they transition into the company.
- Help new employees become familiar with the organization, company policies, culture, expectations, and key staff.
- Schedule introductory review meetings, including 90-day evaluation meetings.
- Coordinate with hiring managers to ensure onboarding tasks and timelines are met.
- Check candidate references and credentials, including verification of experience and backgrounds.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and/or the HR Manager during the offer process regarding salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other relevant details.
- Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies.
- Attend and participate in job fairs and recruiting meetings.
- Assist the HR team with projects, administrative responsibilities, and other general HR tasks.
- Support continuous improvement of HR processes and workflows.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Pre-Screening Questions:
- How many years of recruiting experience do you have?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Qualifications and Competencies:
The job description identifies the following competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and good negotiation tactics.
- Ability to create and implement recruitment sourcing strategies for a variety of roles.
- Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
- Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, applicant-tracking software and other recruitment systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Strong ability to navigate multiple Outlook calendars.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
At least three years of experience managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process is highly preferred. Minimum of high school diploma.
Physical/Other Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds at times.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Additional Position Information:
This is a full-time, hourly position expected to work 40 hours per week. The position is classified as non-exempt and requires approximately 5% travel.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- 401(k) matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee discount.
- Health insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Professional development assistance.
- Referral program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
Work Location: In person.