Talent Acquisition Associate/Recruiter (Civil/Construction) - Dragados : Job Details

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for our heavy civil construction projects. This role will focus on sourcing, recruiting, and hiring top-tier professionals in various roles including engineers, project managers, and field workers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the construction industry, particularly heavy civil projects, and a proven track record in talent acquisition.Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Strategy: Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract skilled professionals in the heavy civil construction industry.
• Sourcing: Utilize various sourcing methods including job boards, social media, industry events, and networking to identify potential candidates.
• Screening & Interviewing: Conduct initial screenings and interviews to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and fit for the organization.
• Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers and project leaders to understand hiring needs and create detailed job descriptions.
• Talent Pipeline: Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future positions.
• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices to inform recruitment strategies.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from application to onboarding.
• Compliance: Adhere to all legal and company-specific recruitment policies and procedures.
• Reporting: Track and report on key recruitment metrics to assess effectiveness and make improvements.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably within the construction or heavy civil industry.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of heavy civil construction roles and industry-specific requirements.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR are a plus.
• Technology: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)