HR Recruiter

• Established, stable organization:
  Strong employee tenure and a history of retaining employees long-term.
• Ownership of the recruiting function:
  Opportunity to take responsibility for the hiring process and implement more organized, efficient recruiting practices.
• Work-life balance:
  Flexible scheduling options, with typical schedules ranging from 7:00 AM–3:30 PM to 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Generous PTO:
  Three weeks of PTO initially, increasing to five weeks after one year, with additional increases based on tenure.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

Salary: $80,000–$85,000

Location:

M-F in Essex, CT

• Established, stable organization:
  Strong employee tenure and a history of retaining employees long-term.
• Ownership of the recruiting function:
  Opportunity to take responsibility for the hiring process and implement more organized, efficient recruiting practices.
• Work-life balance:
  Flexible scheduling options, with typical schedules ranging from 7:00 AM–3:30 PM to 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Generous PTO:
  Three weeks of PTO initially, increasing to five weeks after one year, with additional increases based on tenure.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

The HR Recruiter will be responsible for managing and coordinating the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying and engaging candidates through interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding. This individual will work closely with regional operations leaders to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently while allowing field leadership to remain focused on project execution.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, social media savvy, comfortable working with a blue-collar workforce, and experienced in recruiting within construction, manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments.

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for field and operational positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, scheduling, and coordinating hiring decisions.
• Leverage social media and digital recruiting strategies to increase visibility of job opportunities and attract qualified candidates
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs and recruiting events, including travel to company locations as needed to support regional hiring initiatives
• Utilize online recruiting platforms, including Linked In, Indeed, and other job boards, to source candidates, advertise openings, and build a strong talent pipeline
• Partner closely with regional operations leaders to understand current and upcoming staffing needs, particularly during seasonal fluctuations and periods of increased project activity.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring timely follow-up and minimizing candidate drop-off.
• Coordinate the complete onboarding process, including pre-employment requirements, physicals, certifications, safety orientations, and necessary employment documentation.
• Manage employee offboarding processes, including gathering feedback, tracking reasons for departure, and identifying opportunities for future rehire.
• Develop and maintain a database of former employees and qualified candidates who may be suitable for upcoming projects or future staffing needs.
• Track and analyze recruiting and workforce data, including turnover trends, candidate activity, hiring timelines, and employee retention.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate communication, and overall workforce coordination.
• Collaborate with the existing HR team on onboarding and employee-related administrative matters, including basic benefits information as needed.

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