Senior Recruiter

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award‑winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work.

We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.

At Interstates, great projects start with great people. As a Senior Recruiter, you will lead high‑volume, full‑cycle recruiting efforts and serve as a strategic partner to hiring leaders across the organization. You will own the recruiting lifecycle—from workforce planning and sourcing through offer and onboarding—while ensuring a consistently positive, people‑first candidate experience.

This role is ideal for an experienced recruiting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, manages multiple requisitions simultaneously, and brings strong judgment, influence, and process‑improvement mindset to talent acquisition.

We describe our culture as family‑like because we genuinely care about our people.

• Supportive, caring teammates who treat each other like family
• You are valued as an individual—not just a number
• Flexible schedules that support work‑life balance
• Team lunches, celebrations, and social activities
• Opportunities to give back through community and charitable events

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference for our clients
• Pursuing a better way

• Lead high‑volume, full‑cycle recruiting for positions nationwide, managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously
• Partner closely with hiring managers as a trusted advisor to understand workforce needs, labor market conditions, and hiring priorities
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified and diverse talent, including job postings, referrals, networking, social media, cold outreach, college and technical school recruiting, and market research
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines to meet ongoing and future hiring demands
• Ensure a high‑quality candidate experience through clear communication, timely follow‑up, and professional interviewing practices
• Utilize recruiting technologies (ATS, CRM) to track candidates, manage workflows, and support onboarding
• Design, refine, and implement interview guides, screening tools, and selection processes to improve hiring quality and efficiency
• Monitor recruiting metrics and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support and enhance Interstates' employment brand and online presence
• Lead or contribute to recruiting‑related projects focused on scalability, process improvement, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws and internal policies

• Proven ability to manage high‑volume recruiting workloads with accuracy, urgency, and professionalism
• Strong consultative and influencing skills with hiring managers and business leaders
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and comfort making hiring recommendations
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑changing recruiting environment
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical, inclusive, and compliant recruiting practices

• Minimum of 3 years of professional recruiting experience, preferably in high‑volume or multi‑location environments
• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies
• Experience recruiting across multiple roles, skill sets, or labor markets

The base pay…