Talent Acquisition Specialist

Gaylor - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Gaylor Electric plays a crucial role in attracting top talent to the organization. This position is responsible for creating a positive candidate experience, implementing effective recruiting strategies, and building strong relationships both internally and externally. The specialist will ensure that candidates are engaged throughout the hiring process and that the company's core values are reflected in every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work with Talent Acquisition Partner and Team Lead to develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
• Create the highest quality candidate experience for new team members throughout the recruiting process.
• Source, screen, interview and present highest performing exempt positions, craft electricians and field leadership.
• Prepare and send offers for approval through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as needed.
• Participate in regular workforce planning meetings with Talent Acquisition Partners and Talent Performance Manager to best understand new staffing needs for your location, current open job requisitions, and critical hiring needs.
• Build meaningful and productive local community partnerships: Educational Institutions, Community Organizations, Professional Associations, Recruitment Events.
• Facilitate employee check-ins to ensure highest performing quality throughout the candidate and employee lifecycle.
• Conduct regular onboarding for new employees as needed.
• Travel up to 35% within local markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business or Construction Management OR 5+ Years of Leadership Experience in the construction trades.
• 5+ years previous experience in construction recruiting preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Speaking preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship building and networking abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish Speaking preferred.