Talent Acquisition Specialist

Benchmark is a premier design-build, site and underground utility construction firm, completing over 500 projects spanning over eight (9) years. With a heavy focus on mission critical facilities, our teams collaborate seamlessly to ensure our customers receive the highest level of service in the construction industry. At Benchmark, our success is fueled by our exceptional workforce. We prioritize training and professional development, encouraging our team to expand and enhance their unique skills, so they can fully realize their potential. If you are driven and passionate about excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us and be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills and ambitions will be nurtured and valued.

Position Summary

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our fast-growing organization. In this role, you will be responsible for executing full life cycle technical and craft recruiting, including developing and assessing job specification criteria; identifying screening questions and determining candidate interview approach; screening potential candidates as well as gathering and consolidating feedback from interview and completing interview evaluation documentation; negotiating job offer details with candidates; and assisting with other HR functions on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate for this role must be able to identify and stay current on trends in the marketplace that impact ability to support project staffing and would look beyond direct applications and leverage search engines, careers sites, professional networking and other innovative sourcing techniques and tools to recruit the best talent.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process and hiring deliverables
• Serve as vocal and effective advocate of our brand, culture and values with all prospective employees
• Partner closely with hiring teams to build successful candidate profiles, clarify required skills and competencies, draft relevant, accurate and compelling job descriptions and map out the best sourcing strategy to recruit qualified candidates accordingly
• Creatively leverage all available platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, employee referrals, internal/external databases, and networks to meet hiring goals and be able to identify and employ other diverse and varying creative sourcing and networking strategies to attract both active and passive talent
• Drive campus recruiting efforts and attend career fairs to develop a rich and varied pool of prospective interns and entry level employees
• Understand our culture, what makes employees thrive in our company’s environment and identify those competencies in candidates
• Drive the hiring process and actively participate in interviews and hiring decisions; provide guidance for offer details and extend and negotiate offers to closing
• Manage the internal interview process, including phone screening, confirm qualifications, skill sets, interest, job fit, salary requirements, work authorization, and other customized criteria
• Take a service-oriented approach to candidate management, guiding them through the hiring process and ensuring a top experience with the company, regardless of outcome; and similarly, maintain a responsive and trusting communication approach with teammates and managers
• Accurately track and document candidates in appropriate systems and help to provide transparency to the recruiting function by reporting on various metrics on a regular basis
• Provides reporting on key sourcing and recruiting metrics by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Maintains open and frequent communications with leadership and HR staff on recruiting and hiring timelines.
• Recommends solutions to improve efficiency and efficacy in the recruiting life cycle; Identify, track, escalate and problem-solve hiring challenges and shortcoming (such as numerous candidates declining offer due to a common reason) to ensure continuous improvement of the recruiting process
• Collaborate with the HR team on execution of performance management processes, including new hire evaluations and goal setting
• Perform industry-specific compensation research and recommend appropriate compensation plans for prospective roles as well as periodically for existing positions
• Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates and referrals
• Staying current on the company’s organizational structure, company policies, federal and state laws regarding employment practices
• Performs other related assignments as necessary.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct full-life cycle recruitment experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field
• Skilled at sourcing and building a strong network of candidates through expert use of online sourcing techniques, networking, referrals etc. as well as screening, interviewing, and negotiating and presenting offer packages

• Experience working with an applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats and stages
• Skilled in applicant interviewing techniques including behavioral-based methods
• Results driven with a strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement
• Project and process management skills; highly organized & detail-orientated
• Self-motivated with the willingness and ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to fulfill multiple commitments while under deadlines
• Good judgment and sound decision-making with the ability to solve practical problems and influence at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communications skills as well as good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualification

• 10+ years of related professional experience performing full-life cycle recruitment
• Savvy with the latest tech and tools
• Mix of agency and corporate recruiting experience
• Advanced recruiter or sourcing designation and/or HR professional certification
• Recruiting in the construction and/or government contracting space
• Experience performing recruiting activities consistent with OFCCP and EEOC guidelines as they relate to hiring practices

Why Join Benchmark Utility Services

Benchmark Utility Services offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment that values excellence, teamwork, and professional growth. If you possess the qualifications and skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance