Craft Talent Acquisition Specialist

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high volume craft hiring aligned to project schedules and workforce forecasts
• Own full lifecycle recruiting from intake and approvals through start date readiness
• Build and maintain a ready now bench for core craft roles across multiple sites
• Partner directly with field leaders to align hiring plans with project demands
• Execute multi-channel sourcing strategies to support high-volume hiring needs
• Represent Shaw at hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach programs

Key Responsibilities Include

• Manage requisitions from intake through offer and start
• Source and pipeline craft talent including welders, pipefitters, electricians, riggers, and helpers
• Maintain accurate ATS data, notes, and dispositions
• Track and report funnel metrics including aging, fills, and starts
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws
• Act as a brand ambassador delivering strong candidate experience
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve recruiting processes

About You

• 5+ years of craft/skilled trades recruiting experience
• Experience supporting multiple sites and large-scale projects
• Strong knowledge of craft roles, skill levels, and pay dynamics
• Proven success building proactive talent pipelines and benches
• Ability to partner directly with field leadership in fast paced environments
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems. ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Willingness to travel regularly to job sites and hiring events
• Ability to support global hiring as business requires
• Global craft/professional experience in India/MENA preferred
• Relationships with external training and certification organizations to improve workforce quality and availability (ex. NCCER, ABC)

Rewards & Growth

• Opportunity to support high impact industrial and construction projects
• Ownership of end-to-end craft recruiting delivery
• Exposure to field leadership and business decision makers
• Ability to shape long term craft workforce strategy
• Collaborative, people first culture focused on execution and results

About The Shaw Group

The Shaw Group delivers complex, high-impact industrial projects worldwide, supporting clients from concept through completion across engineering, fabrication, procurement, and field execution.

EEO & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.