Senior Recruiter

About the role

Strittmatter Companies is a well-established and growing excavation, demolition, and trucking contractor delivering responsive, high-quality sitework solutions across the Metropolitan D.C. area since 1978. We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Senior Recruiter to manage the full-cycle recruiting process while serving as a trusted advisor to both hiring managers and employees. This role goes beyond filling positions—you will play a critical part in shaping the candidate experience, strengthening our workforce, and supporting new hires throughout their journey with the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and workforce planning strategies.
• Develop and post detailed, accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Utilize innovative sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates across multiple channels.
• Screen applicants and conduct phone and in-person interviews.
• Guide candidates through the hiring process, ensuring a positive and professional experience.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews; prepare interview materials and questions.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership on offers, including compensation recommendations and start dates.
• Analyze market trends, compensation data, and candidate availability to remain competitive.
• Support new hire onboarding and employee engagement initiatives, including orientation and recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Serve as a point of contact for applicants and employees, addressing inquiries and escalating as needed.
• Participate in disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations as required.
• Represent the company at job fairs, networking events, and recruiting initiatives.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and candidate experience.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the recruiting team to achieve hiring goals and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Establish individual and team performance expectations, monitor recruiting metrics, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and professional development planning for recruiting staff.
• Assign and prioritize recruiting workloads to ensure timely and effective hiring across all business units.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Train recruiters and hiring managers on recruiting best practices, interviewing techniques, employment compliance, and candidate experience standards.
• Partner with HR leadership to develop workforce planning strategies, succession planning initiatives, and long-term talent acquisition goals.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiency, and enhanced hiring outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and execute recruiting strategies across multiple roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing, mentoring, or developing recruiting professionals or HR team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of employment laws, hiring practices, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience preferred.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a recruiting or talent acquisition team preferred.
• Experience recruiting within the construction industry (operators, CDL drivers, laborers, foremen, mechanics, and related skilled trades) strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.