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TEL Staffing and HR

Pensacola, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52,000–$65,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Applicant Tracking System, Background Investigation, Brand Marketing (Branding), Cancer, Candidate Mining, Candidate Sourcing, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Corporate Policies, Critical Care, Customer Experience, Electricity, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Forecasting, Fortune 500 Customers, Improvement Metrics, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Job Fairs, Lead Generation, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Marine Engineering, Microsoft Office, Military, Multilingual, Multitasking, Network Programming, Networking Events, OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs), Onboarding, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Project/Program Management, Quality of Care, Record Keeping, Recruiting Strategy, Regulations, Security Clearance, Social Media, Spanish Language, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Pensacola, FL
POSTED
Today
*** THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO UNITED STATES CITIZENS WHO CAN OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE *** THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION AT OUR PENSACOLA, FLORIDA HEADQUARTERS***

Reports To: Director of Staffing
Department: Staffing
Classification: Exempt
Salary Range: $52,000 to $65,000 /yr plus commissions Why Work with TEL Staffing & HR
As a trusted maritime staffing partner, TEL Staffing & HR connects skilled tradespeople with leading shipyards that build and repair vessels supporting our nation's defense and commercial maritime sectors. Join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and excellence on the waterfront.What You Can Expect from TEL
At TEL, we believe that taking care of our people is the foundation of our success. That's why we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program designed to rival those of Fortune 500 companies:
  • Top Industry Pay - We offer the highest wages in the industry to recognize your skill and dedication.
  • Generous (PTO) Policy - Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Exceptional Insurance Benefits - TEL owns its own insurance company, which means the savings come directly to you. Our team members enjoy access to high-quality, low-cost coverage, including family plans:
    • Health, Vision, and Dental
    • Cancer and Critical Care
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • Life Insurance
    • Legal Plans
    • Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match - Plan for your future with confidence and grow your savings with our matching contributions.
Position Summary
The Shipyard Staffing Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the company's workforce needs by sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified skilled trades and professional talent for shipbuilding, repair, and maritime operations. This position requires a proactive, resourceful individual who can build strong pipelines, foster relationships with candidates and hiring managers, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
  • Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract skilled shipyard personnel, including welders, fitters, electricians, pipefitters, marine laborers, engineers, and support staff.
  • Source candidates through a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, trade schools, military transition programs, networking events, and industry associations.
  • Conduct initial screenings, assess qualifications, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle - from requisition approval through onboarding - ensuring timely communication and a positive candidate experience.
  • Partner closely with operations and project managers to understand manpower forecasts, job requirements, and project timelines.
  • Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure compliance with company policies, EEO, OFCCP, and other applicable regulations.
  • Represent the company at job fairs, trade events, and community outreach programs to promote employer branding and generate candidate leads.
  • Track and analyze recruitment metrics to improve sourcing effectiveness and time-to-fill goals.
  • Support onboarding and pre-employment processes including background checks, drug testing, and credential verification.
  • Build and maintain a strong bench of passive candidates to quickly meet project-based hiring needs.
  • Run background checks and MVRs
  • Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other member of TEL management
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or General education degree (GED)

Experience:
  • 3+ years of recruiting experience in the shipyard, marine, industrial, or skilled trades sectors strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of high-volume recruiting and meeting aggressive hiring deadlines.
Skills:
  • Knowledge of shipyard job classifications and maritime labor requirements.
  • Strong sourcing, networking, and interviewing skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Other:
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for hiring events, job fairs, or site visits.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
Not Applicable

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Must demonstrate the company Mission Statement in all job functions and day to day activities by providing an exceptional customer experience
  • Must possess a high level of integrity and strives to always do the right thing
  • Must demonstrate loyalty to the company, our clients, and our co-workers
  • Must provide high quality services and strive for excellence in all we do
  • Must demonstrate a high level of care and go above and beyond to ensure an exceptional customer experience
  • Must be teamwork driven and can work well with others toward a common vision
  • Must demonstrate good attendance and appropriate general hygiene and dress
  • Excellent computer skills required
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Staffing Coordinator job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Staffing Coordinator's job.
  • Frequently required to sit, walk, use hands to manipulate, and reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of the Staffing Coordinator's job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Staffing Coordinator will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Staffing Coordinator's job.
  • General office environment with usually moderate noise level

Why Join Us
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and expanding organization
  • Be part of building America's maritime future by hiring the skilled talent that drives our success


Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

TEL Staffing & HR, TEL Staffing, Inc., and all affiliated TEL companies are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employers. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

The TEL group of companies are dedicated to fostering an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the employment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

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