• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus for this role.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is the gate keeper for our highest performing culture of excellence. This position's mission is to identify and source the best and the brightest contributors to our organization. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is expected to roll out the red carpet and ensure that each new candidate is contacted quickly, receives relevant communication, and has an opportunity to experience our core values throughout the selection process. The ideal candidate for this position will develop effective external and internal relationships. They must be a self-starter, innovative, resourceful, possess consistent organizational and communication skills, and have a strong work ethic.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Uses Gaylor Core Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet deadlines
• Organizes and maintains schedules, agendas, and travel arrangements as needed; up to 20% within territory
• Strong communication and presentation delivery skills
• Must be computer literate and able to process documents in Microsoft Suite in addition to quickly learning Gaylor's operating software
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Strong relationship building and networking abilities

POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES

• Support the Talent Acquisition Partner in executing effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent
• Source, screen, interview, and present highest performing active and passive candidates for exempt positions, craft electricians, and field
• Prepare and send offers for approval through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as needed
• Participate in regular workforce planning meetings with Talent Acquisition Partners and Talent Acquisition Manager to best understand new staffing needs for assigned location, current open job requisitions, and critical hiring needs
• Build meaningful and productive local community partnerships: Educational Institutions, Community Organizations, Professional Associations, Recruitment Events, etc.
• Facilitates employee check-ins to ensure highest performing quality throughout the recruiting process
• Additional duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)
• Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations
• Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
• Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
• Ability to work while constantly moving on ones feet
• Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
• Ability to work while sitting or standing for long periods
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• Two or more years previous experience in construction recruiting preferred. Will consider combination of education and other professional recruiting experience.