Nelson Hiring for Recruiter Job at Sunnyvale, CA Full Time

Job Title:

• Manage the overall interviewing process – perform initial screening of candidates, scheduling on-site visits, soliciting post-interview feedback, maintaining communication with candidates throughout the interviewing process.
• Provide weekly updates to management and hiring managers on progress in finding qualified candidates.
• Develop KPI’s for recruitment strategy while maintaining flexibility to management-determined priorities.
• Build and maintain multi-source pool of applicants by proactively researching and utilizing industry job boards, social media, collect construction programs, job fairs, et al.
• Utilize applicant tracking system and maintain database of all applicants past and present, including “flagging” for candidate follow-up.
• Keep pulse on industry recruitment trends, including compensation and benefits.
• Ensure excellent candidate experience by providing ongoing communication and pre-employment support.
• Partner with the HR Director to lead the university recruitment and internship program activities.
• Liaison between college, university, and community college placement offices.
• Participate and coach team members presenting in info sessions, career fairs and in person interviews.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote employer brand and execute recruitment campaigns and advertisements.
• Champion and manage employee referral program, keeping employees updated on outcomes and tracking monthly progress.
• Manage relationship and communications of employment agencies and search firms, including negotiating and controlling employment-related fees.
• Keep current with sourcing strategies and industry trends to regularly source potential talent.

• At least 3 years of solid recruitment success in construction (or closely related field), either independent (self-employed) or client- or agency-based.
• Commitment to practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (BambooHR a plus), and LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing.
• Knowledge of employment laws/ordinances relative to hiring (federal, state, and municipal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Hands-on experience utilizing social media to support and highlight hiring needs (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, or other related field is preferred, but equivalent work experience may be considered sufficient.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-driven, proactive, and acts urgently in an organized fashion.
• Exemplary composition skills and strong attention to detail.
• Supports diversity, equity and inclusion practices within recruiting and as a company.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and varied workload
• Friendly and approachable demeanor;

Location: Sunnyvale, CA