Regional Recruiting Specialist

Ascension Property Services: Recruiting Specialist

 

*This is a Charlotte, NC based position*

 

ABOUT US

 

Ascension Property Services (APS) is a nationwide group of specialty trade contractors with decades of experience in nearly all types of construction, including commercial, healthcare, educational, hospitality, manufacturing, and institutional. Our customer-focused, employee-driven business model builds long-term partners through loyalty, consistency, and expertise.

 

Our company culture is success-driven, people-oriented, collaborative, and fast-paced. We are passionate about helping our customers become more environmentally sustainable and profitable. We are looking for team members who are driven, passionate and want to take on diverse challenges to help grow a great company.

 

Job Summary:

 

The role is responsible for the full lifecycle recruiting process including sourcing, screening, and interviewing through offer process and onboarding. This role will recruit for all levels within the specialty trades industry all the way up to include senior level management positions across multiple business groups within a region. In addition, this role will be responsible for adhering to standardized processes, leveraging industry best practices, and executing our talent acquisition strategy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, including requisition management, intake, sourcing and screening, scheduling interviews, decision/selection, offer, pre-employment and onboarding
• Employ creative sourcing methodologies to identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates including market research, job boards, social media, networking & referrals, & direct sourcing to build candidate pipelines.
• Utilize tools & resources including Applicant Tracking system, HRIS systems (ADP), and sourcing tools to manage the recruiting process, track hiring activity and ensure compliance
• Recommend process improvements, advanced recruiting approaches, and staffing best practices to increase efficiency & improve service
• Evaluate applicants by conducting structured interviews and reference checks
• Coordinate onboarding with local HR Ops and ensure a smooth transition for new hires
• Promote, and leverage and maintain all internal recruitment channels, including employee referral program.
• Collaborate with leadership staff in identifying talent and develop strategies for critical roles.
• Effectively build relationships with field staff.
• Community outreach and networking.
• Maintain ongoing communication with hiring managers to ensure hiring needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Use HR systems (ADP) and technology to enhance recruitment marketing and the employer brand.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems (ADP).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (both written and verbal) desired.
• Strong communication skills in both languages, with the ability to translate and interpret as needed desired.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum 3+ years of recruiting experience.
• Commercial construction industry knowledge required; HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
• Some travel is required, local and overnight.
• Confidence using platforms like ADP, Teams, and applicant tracking systems
• Proven ability to meet and exceed goals in a fast-paced environment supporting high volume recruiting
• Demonstrated success managing full life cycle recruiting process including developing overall recruitment strategy
• Experience working job fairs, career events desired

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sit