Recruiter (Production Support)

REPORTS TO: Recruitment Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize & support internal and external recruitment efforts to attract diverse talent to meet the various staffing goals across all levels within multiple departments.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and partner with Hiring Managers
• Work closely with Hiring Managers to ensure complete understanding of company/department structure and hiring needs to maximize effectiveness of recruitment process.
• Regular follow up with the respective Hiring Managers and candidates to ensure timeliness of recruitment process
• Develop and implement search strategies that include intranet, social media, job boards and vendor relationships to attract active and passive candidates.

• Review applications submitted ensuring candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria discussing opportunities and alternative career paths with employee candidates when required.

• Provide instruction on Recruitment/Internal Promotion Processes and  interviewing guidelines to Hiring Managers
• Administer the required testing processes to candidates
• Presentation of pre-screened, qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Develop customized pre-screening and interview skill and behavioral based questions and evaluation forms for each requisitioned position.
• Coordinate interview schedules including travel arrangements when necessary, with hiring managers and candidates. Provide instruction on interviewing guidelines and techniques to Hiring Managers
• Collaborate with interview team to gather and share feedback on candidates and participate in final hiring decisions
• Initiate the onboarding process of candidates selected for hire, including preparation and extension of offer packages, conducting background screenings, scheduling of drug screening, fit for duty exams and orientation.
• Initiate the promotion/transfer process of candidates selected, including preparation and extension of internal offer packages, and ccompletion and submittal of Employee Change of Status forms
• Provide timely application status feedback and career pathing to all internal candidates.
• Assure internal promotions occur with minimal disruption to business flow by coordinating with Hiring managers to arrange transition dates.
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data in the applicant tracking system.
• Maintain current knowledge of supply and demand trends of skills and talent required to sustain Austal’s hiring demands
• Attend seminars, webinars, and other presentations to maintain current knowledge of changes in laws and other information applicable to compliant federal contractor recruitment.
• Actively participate in all staffing related activities and engage in cross functional projects
• Develop and execute a personal time management plan

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Production
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource or related field required; OR equivalent work experience
• 0-2 years’ experience in Human Resources
• Technical knowledge of Shipbuilding production roles
• Must be self-directed, able to multi-task, and independently prioritize. 
• Must have demonstrated ability utilizing multiple recruiting resources, including internet sourcing, social e-networking, job boards, targeted business groups, agencies, job fairs, publication advertising, etc.  
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook, and Internet usage required. 
• Experience with Workday HRIS system preferred
• Working knowledge of AAP, EEO and OFCCP guidelines as they pertain to government contracting preferred.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality-required

TOOLS: None

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and to select best qualified candidates for hire and promotion.

LIASES WITH: All departments, internal and external candidates, staffing agencies, and area organizations

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
• 18 years of age or older at time of application.

• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

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