Craft Recruiting Lead

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 106455 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 

 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is currently seeking a Construction Craft Recruiting Lead who will be responsible for providing staffing services to hiring managers of assigned division(s) for construction projects.  This involves sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring for complex or diverse sets of jobs; conducting complex sourcing searches; assessing the needs in recruitment and compensation adjustments; providing HR Generalist support and assisting with special projects; adhering to all federal, state, and local laws governing the employment process; and conducting forecasting, planning, exit interviews and assisting with reduction in force activities, all as required.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provides recruiting services to hiring managers and department heads. Fills open requisitions as assigned. Identifies and recommends qualified internal & external candidates. Determines appropriate recruiting strategies utilizing the most efficient and cost-effective methods. Conducts interviews, meets with hiring managers to determine the top candidates, establishes salary, checks references (as required) and extends verbal and written employment offers. Participates in client meetings.
• Recommends starting salaries, promotions, salary increases, steps for progressive discipline and termination. Obtains approvals from Staffing Director & Employee Relations Director on terminations.
• Participates in reduction in force and management termination activities as needed
• Informs or advises Division HR Director regarding staffing or termination activities and issues
• Conducts exit interviews
• Manages a team of recruiters and coordinators.  This includes training, coaching, and distributing a realistic and flexible workload.
• Serves on various project teams or committees, as assigned
• May provide employee relations support to managers, department heads and employees as they pertain to staffing activities
• May act on behalf of the Construction Craft Staffing Manager in their absence, as assigned
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts Assesses and supports the change management efforts associated with the implementation of improvements Proactively supports, encourages, and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities
• Assists with planning and forecasting for all construction project needs
• May conduct training classes as needed
• Will assist with construction project setup and planning
• Must travel to sites and offices as needed
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years progressive recruiting experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regul