Construction Recruiter

About the role

Hi-Way Paving is a heavy civil contractor specializing in concrete paving, storm drainage, excavation, highways, and airfields throughout the Southeast. As a Construction Recruiter, you'll spend much of your day sourcing candidates, making outbound calls, conducting phone interviews, documenting what you learn, and building talent pipelines for the skilled craft professionals who keep our projects moving. No two days look the same. One day you may be focused on hiring laborers. The next you may be recruiting mechanics, operators, CDL drivers, concrete finishers, or field leadership. Priorities change quickly, and we're looking for someone who is flexible, organized, and enjoys the challenge of finding the right people.

Responsibilities

• Recruit skilled craft professionals including operators, mechanics, concrete finishers, CDL drivers, laborers, quality control personnel, and field leadership.
• Review applications, identify qualified candidates, and conduct meaningful phone interviews.
• Prepare detailed interview notes and candidate recommendations to help hiring managers and the Talent Manager make informed decisions.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, referrals, networking, and job boards.
• Cook up and coordinate interviews, offers, and pre-employment activities.
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity within Paylocity and our Applicant Tracking System.
• Keep job postings, candidate pipelines, interview notes, and follow-up activities organized and current.
• Partner with the Talent Manager and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and adjust recruiting efforts as priorities change.
• Help create a positive candidate experience from the first conversation through onboarding.
• Support hiring events and occasional travel to project locations as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recruiting experience preferred.
• Construction recruiting experience is highly preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills are highly preferred.
• Experience with Paylocity is a significant plus.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain security clearances required for airport or other restricted-access projects.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs require.

Qualifications

• Preferred Location: Near one of our major operations—Charlotte, NC or Nashville, TN.
• Highly qualified remote candidates will also be considered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams.
An open, inclusive, and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.

Schedule

No fixed schedule is provided; work hours vary based on project needs and priorities.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package, career growth opportunities, and a supportive, family-owned business culture.