Recruiter - Construction and Construction Management

Overview

At Water Resources Group (WRG), the recruiter works closely with ownership and department managers to build candidate pipelines that align with current and future talent requisitions across multiple business areas within general contracting. This hands‑on recruiter role applies talent acquisition skills and applicant tracking software to source candidates, create and maintain job descriptions, and coordinate the selection process.

1. Sourcing strategies across job boards, social media, and industry networks

2. Job descriptions and accountability chart

3. Applicant tracking system oversite

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or other related field preferred, associates in related field accepted.
• One or more HR or talent acquisition/sourcing certifications preferred (SHRM‑CP/SCP, HRCI's PHR/SPHR, AIRS's CIR/PRC or TA, NAPS's CPC, etc.)
• 3-5 years of successful construction industry recruiting experience focusing on executive search or high‑volume recruitment preferred

• Manage requisitions for professional and trade positions
• Develop advanced sourcing strategies, including diversity initiatives
• Negotiate offers
• Manage candidate experience from first contact to onboarding
• Analyze recruiting data to improve hiring efficiency
  
  Write, maintain, and post job descriptions
• Post opportunities on job boards, company websites, and industry platforms
• Collaborate with hiring managers
• Source and interview candidates
• Coordinate interview schedules
• Attend job/career fairs

• Proactive in relationship‑building and networking
• Proven negotiation and persuasion practices
• Ability to clearly and professionally communicate across multiple platforms
• Proficient problem‑solving skills enhanced by keen adaptability
• High level of organization and time management

The successful candidate will also posses a working knowledge of recruitment practices, ATS and HRIS software platforms, sourcing strategies, employment laws and compliance requirements.

Join a collaborative and purpose‑driven team delivering essential water and wastewater projects. We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork.