Craft Recruiter

Assist in the recruitment and coordination of hiring skilled craftsmen, including outreach programs, job postings, screening resumes/job applications, performing interviews, administering craft tests, and serving as the primary point-of-contact for candidates throughout the recruiting process.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes information on prospective employee applications, conducts personal interviews, and determines suitability for employment.
• Performs background reference investigations (e.g., verification of licenses/certifications, reference checks, and work history) for qualified applicants.
• Builds and maintains an extensive pipeline of skilled craft personnel to actively fill staffing needs.
• Educates and trains internal customers (hiring managers) and support personnel on proper talent acquisition processes and procedures.
• Ensures adherence to equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other government compliance requirements.
• Maintains necessary files covering applications, interviews, and hiring procedures.
• Monitors and remains current with industry trends and best practices in craft recruiting; recommends new or improved practices.
• Represents the company at conferences, associations, job fairs, and networking events to build relationships and promote the company.
• Works closely with Operations Personnel to manage and deploy internal employees to other project needs within the organization.
• Analyzes craft and technical personnel needs through discussions with operations management, project managers, and superintendents.
• Prepares and implements recruitment programs based on forecasted projections and immediate manpower needs.
• Assists operations management with short and long-term craft planning of needed resources.

Requirements

• 4-year degree preferred or combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of customer service.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English (read, write, and speak) is required.
• Previous high-volume recruiting experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• At least 4 years of experience assisting with or recruiting craft professionals in the construction industry.
• Two years of experience using an applicant tracking system or comparable database system.
• Working knowledge of iCIMS applicant tracking system preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest).
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Limited use of telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasionally climbs stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Frequent interaction with people during a shift/work day.
• Will lift, push, or pull objects on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety-Sensitive: This role includes tasks that could affect the safety and health of the employee or others, such as operating equipment, handling hazardous materials, or working at heights.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, Sundt fosters a culture where everyone is a part owner. The team is deeply invested in their work, passionate about details, and deliberate in execution. Sundt focuses on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners, offering competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, incentive programs, and training for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary (paid weekly).
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K.
• Industry-leading health coverage starting on your first day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace Wellness Programs.
• Mental Health Program.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee-Owner Perks.
• Educational Assistance.
• Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee-Owner's program.