Recruitment Specialist
5015 Business Park Blvd
Suite 4000
Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Why DOWL? DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in‑house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction‑Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.
Human Resources/People Operations (Corporate Shared Services)The HR/People Operations team plays a vital role in shaping the overall employee experience m the moment a new hire joins the team to their final day, this group ensures a smooth and supportive journey through comprehensive onboarding and offboarding processes. They are the stewards of employee policies and experts in HRIS systems, providing essential tools and guidance to foster a productive and positive workplace.
In addition, they support recruiting by partnering with hiring managers, coordinating candidate movement, and reinforcing consistent, equitable hiring practices. The team also serves as a trusted resource for addressing employees’ needs and concerns, reinforcing DOWL’s commitment to a respectful, people‑first culture.
The Recruiting Specialist plays a key role in attracting, evaluating, and hiring top talent across the organization. This role partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop effective sourcing strategies, manage candidate communication, and ensure a smooth, professional experience from application through onboarding. The ideal candidate brings strong relationship‑building skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple searches in a fast‑paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Hiring Manager Partnership – Develop business relationships with leaders in DOWL’s Practice Areas, Market Sectors, and office locations; maintain an understanding of the requirements of the positions within each unit and their current and future recruiting needs.
- Manage Requisition s – Lead recruiting kick‑off meetings for all newly opened requisitions to develop a project plan with the goal of filling each position with the most qualified, talented individual. Project manage every requisition.
- Talent Sourcing – Lead active recruiting efforts to help identify and engage passive candidates. This activity may include social media campaigns, job board searches, networking, and collaborating with hiring managers to leverage their professional contacts and social networks.
- Candidate Screening – Partner with hiring managers regarding initial candidate screening and route qualified applicants to hiring managers for review via the applicant tracking system (UKG).
- Interview Coordination – Assist in the interview process by scheduling interviews, pre‑brief and de‑brief meetings with hiring managers and interview teams.
- Timely Communication – Provide exceptional levels of client service and timely follow‑up with applicants and internal clients (hiring managers).
- Maintain Confidentiality – Operate in a strict climate of confidentiality and exercise independent discretion and judgment in conducting day‑to‑day activities.
- Candidate Experience – Maintain timely communication, provide updates, and ensure a positive, respectful experience for all applicants.
- Offer Stage – Partner with HR and Total Rewards to prepare offer details, offer support to hiring managers regarding offers when appropriate, and guide candidates through next steps.
- Compliance & Documentation – Maintain accurate records in the ATS, ensure adherence to company policies, and support EEO and state/federal compliance.
- Onboarding Coordination – Collaborate with HR, IT, and hiring managers to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to Day 1.
- Perform other duties and work on special projects as assigned.
To be successful in this position, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations…
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