Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

Traylor Bros., Inc., a national heavy civil contractor, is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support Traylor Industrial Group.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support and help lead recruiting initiatives, under the direction of business unit leadership and the Talent Acquisition Manager, to meet Traylor Industrial Group’s hiring needs across all levels of the organization.
• Partner with operations and corporate teams to understand current and future workforce needs and support recruiting strategies that align with business growth.
• Sources, screens, and evaluates active and passive candidates for professional, office, field, internship, new graduate, and hourly shop positions based on abilities, qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Create and post open positions on internal ATS platforms, job boards, university career portals, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other relevant recruiting resources.
• Conduct phone screens, coordinate in-person and virtual interviews, arrange candidate travel as needed, and help ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Build and maintain relationships with targeted universities, trade schools, technical programs, community colleges, workforce development organizations, industry partners, and other educational institutions.
• Coordinate, attend, and participate in recruiting events, career fairs, networking events, information sessions, presentations, interview days, and other talent outreach activities.
• Travel to offices, projects, regional offices, and shop facilities to meet with hiring managers, understand workforce needs, promote opportunities, and help position candidates accordingly.
• Select and maintain branded marketing materials for recruiting events and new hires.
• Assist with relocation of selected entry-level candidates and interns, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• Previous university recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or business development experience preferred.
• A minimum of three to five years of experience with high-volume recruiting, salaried exempt recruiting, and hourly position recruiting required.
• Experience with university recruiting, internship programs, trade school recruiting, craft recruiting, construction, engineering, construction management, industrial, manufacturing, or skilled trades strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of hiring principles and federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and work independently in a busy, fast-growth environment with little supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion, flexibility, and professionalism when working with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Ability to identify strategic recruiting partners and present creative ideas that help the company sustain a competitive position in the candidate marketplace.
• Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Traylor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.
• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and routine keyboard operations.