Craft Recruiter (Union or Non-Union)

About the role

The Craft Recruiter is responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract top-tier construction craft talent, including both union and non-union professionals, across the Veit Enterprise. This role manages full-cycle recruitment activities, engages in trade union, school, and community events, supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and assists with HR policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment process for construction craft roles, including drafting job ads, reviewing resumes, conducting phone interviews, and issuing employment offers via the applicant tracking system.
• Cultivate relationships with field leaders and department managers to understand hiring needs and establish a robust talent network.
• Stay active with job boards, trade partners, industry associations, and social networks to find talent and maintain a pipeline.
• Communicate job requirements, expectations, and company culture to candidates, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Conduct or acquire background checks, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
• Attend high school and trade union career fairs and other local networking opportunities to build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Support partnerships with schools and institutions to develop a talent pool.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and details in the ATS system in accordance with all federal and state regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in talent management and employment law.
• Participate in creating efficiencies and improving internal processes.
• Participate in HR projects and audits as needed.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Three years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including screening, prospecting, qualifying, interviewing, and managing candidates throughout the interview process.
• Construction industry field experience may be considered in lieu of recruitment experience.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, Workday preferred.
• Union partnership and recruiting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations, or ability to learn.
• Demonstrated time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with ability to build trust and credibility.
• Ability to maintain integrity, positivity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong ability to sell Veit as an employer of choice.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Able to work 8-hour workdays, Monday through Friday with flexibility to attend occasional weekend events.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Regular local travel required, plus overnight stays for out-of-town interviews, career fairs, and industry association meetings/conferences (50%+).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently communicates with employees and clients and must be able to exchange accurate information. Additional functions include: stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+, use a computer/laptop in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, regularly attend off-site meetings or events, and lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted. The employee is regularly required to use a computer/laptop/iPad in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting and navigate between office building floors. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Most often an office environment, however occasional jobsite travel is required. Employee frequently works alone and with others. The employee occasionally may encounter high noise levels when visiting jobsites on occasion, but hearing protection is provided/required. Most often in a typical office environment.

Who Are We?

Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day. Never settle, dig deeper

Our Core Values

• Deliberately Safe: We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.
• Build with Intention: Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we’re proud to put the Veit name on it.
• Leaders Dig First: Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging.
• Real Relationships: Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you’re a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.
• Integrity in Everything: As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.