Bilingual (Spanish) Talent Acquisition Specialist (Craft)
Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc
Location:
Arlington, VA, US, 22201
Req ID : 6065
Travel: Up to 100%
Number of Openings: 1
Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.
Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.
Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting qualified candidates for various roles within the construction industry. S/he collaborates with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for conducting interviews, negotiating offers, ensuring a positive experience for both internal and external candidates throughout the hiring process.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Supports and assists Regional and Corporate Management to identify staffing needs
Resolves gaps in personnel due to turnover
Identifies staffing needs during new project Transition process
Recommends reassignment of personnel prior to conclusion of projects
Evaluates Interns for full-time employment opportunities
Partners with the Leadership Team to establish manpower needs, explore expanding markets, and develop path-forward
Recommends which recruiting events and outreach programs to participate in and evaluates the success
Builds relationships with military bases through career events and local outreach programs
Complies with all federal, state and local compliance regulations related to recruiting
Posts and advertises for open positions
Reviews and screens resumes and applications
Conducts pre-screening interviews, provides feedback and coordinates follow-up interviews with appropriate manager
Drafts offer of employment letters, when appropriate, based on interview discussions
Works with staffing agencies, social media companies, advertising agencies, etc., when employment services are needed
Understands competitors and engages with them strategically
Continuously promotes the Baker brand
Oversees travel/relocation arrangements, and Visa paperwork if needed
Follows up with new hires and their managers to ensure a positive employment experience
Establishes trust with candidates by fostering strong relationships, effectively promoting the available positions, and communicating the company's core values.
Maintains Black Book by networking with construction related associations and attending events
Utilizes the LMS and promotes co-worker usage
Oversees management of Applicant Tracker
Mines resume repository in the Applicant Tracker when hiring needs arise
Appropriately documents applicant/candidate status throughout the recruiting process
Utilizes The Marketing Collective for PowerPoint presentations and other associated recruitment materials
Ensures all record keeping is up to date
Attends HR Department staff meetings and participates in developing HR objectives and systems
Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment
Sets example by following safety guidelines
Complies with proper safety procedures
Requirements
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.
Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years experience, preferably in construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to present information in written and oral form to all levels of co-workers within the Company
Ability to read and comprehend procedures, regulations, and laws
Ability to effectively communicate, including expertise using social media
Ability to calculate simple math such addition, subtraction, division, percentages, and ratios
Ability to build and adhere to a talent management budgetStrong proficiency with Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong proficiency with recruiting job boards / platforms such as Linkedin, Indeed, etc.
Knowledge of SuccessFactors preferred
Ability to work with all levels of co-workers in a team environment
Ability to quickly network and build relationships with industry professionals
Ability to enhance talent pool and pipeline through inspiring, motivating, and mentoring talent
Ability to effectively negotiate and collaborate
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
Possesses effective listening skills
Ability to identify challenges in the recruitment process and develop creative solutions
Ability to assess personalities and skill sets
Ability to research and analyze various types of data
Ability to exercise judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized and manage multiple priorities
Possesses strong discernment capabilities
Constantly required to navigate office; may occasionally be required to navigate construction site environments
Frequently required to listen and communicate
Frequently required to employ visual acuity and dexterity in the regular use of computers and other related equipment §
Frequently required to travel short and long distances
Occasionally required to handle average weight objects up to 10 pound
Work is primarily in an office environment, but involves exposure to outside weather and jobsite conditions
Frequent travel is required, involving exposure to confined spaces such as automobiles or airplanes, with a minimum travel commitment of 25%.
At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.
Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.
Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.