
Contract Recruiter
Saint Paul, MN · HybridFull-time / Contract$30–55/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Contract Recruiter will execute McGough's recruitment and hiring processes, support proactive sourcing, coordinate hiring activities, collaborate with talent acquisition leadership, assist campus recruiting, and build relationships with candidates and external partners.
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McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.
CONTRACT RECRUITER
The Contract Recruiter will participate in executing McGough's recruitment and hiring processes, strategies, and goals. Key responsibilities include:
Overall talent recruitment success
Supports proactive sourcing efforts and talent pipeline development
Successfully coordinates the hiring process to ensure consistency and efficiency
Supports and works with the Director, Talent Acquisition (Director, TA), Talent Acquisition (TA) team, and Hiring Managers to build and execute the company's workforce pipeline strategies
Candidate satisfaction
Assists with campus recruitment
Supports McGough Internship Program
Foster and build relationships with prospective new talent, internal employees, outside networks, post-secondary schools, search firms, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
3-5 years of related experience with an emphasis in technical recruiting or sourcing
Proficient in using applicant tracking systems, online recruiting tools, professional networking platforms, and job boards
Knowledge of creative and innovative sourcing techniques
Preferred:
5+ years of related experience with a focus on technical recruiting and/or sourcing
Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes
Experience recruiting within the construction industry
Network connections in the construction industry, unions and community organizations within the nation
Skills:
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications
Proven interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills and problem solve
Knowledge of creative and innovative sourcing techniques
Capacity to coordinate multiple tasks and recruit for multiple positions to meet deadlines
Talent to establish rapport and effectively advise all levels within the organization
Ability to work with confidential data and maintain privacy
Ability to professionally voice concerns and effectively deal with conflict
Positive can do attitude and continual learner
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidate/talent pool communications, branding and employment
Works with the TA and Marketing teams to proactively communicate culture, values and job opportunities using a variety of social media platforms, in-house platforms, job boards, etc.
Determines hiring manager and organizational needs for each role
Partners with sourcers to execute sourcing strategies and standard work processess
Fully understands recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with hiring managers to discuss needs
Consult with hiring managers on talent market information, hiring trends and recruiting best practices
Assists in writing job descriptions and performing market and compensation analysis as needed
Candidate screening
Conducts initial interviews, make recommendations to the hiring manager and coordinate interviews with hiring manager and interview team
Manages candidate information
Via reporting and communications in applicant tracking system
Builds strong relationships within the office network they support to be viewed as a trusted partner
Coordinates all pre-hire activities and onboarding with the TA team related to the hiring process
Continuously improves processes
Aids in improving organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks
Identifies and helps lead initiatives that drive hiring efficiencies and improvements to our recruitment efforts
Tracks and maintains all recruiting metrics including, but not limited to, interviews per hire, cost per hire, performance of new hires, turnover rate for company and departments, as well as onboarding feedback
Manages and oversees all recruiter/search firms
Acts as the main contact for all recruiter/headhunter firms, removing this role from all hiring managers to ensure consistency in process. Ensures Director, TA looks over terms of the agreements
Assesses fit as well as performance of all recruiter/search firms to ensure best-fit and best-performing firms are hired when needed
Higher Education talent acquisition
Works with TA team in partnering with campus recruiters to attract new talent from post-secondary schools
McGough Internship Program
Works with TA team to help support leaders throughout the organization to source, recruit, screen, interview, coordinate & schedule interviews for internships
Communicates and markets internship opportunities on internal platforms, post-secondary schools, social media platforms, etc.
Other duties as assigned
OFFICE AND TRAVEL:
Office: This position is full-time (40 hours per week) with a hybrid work schedule.
Travel: Occasional travel for career fairs and recruiting events may be involved.
Contract duration: 3-6 month duration, open to discussion, with the potential for extension based on future workload and business needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee's work station. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.
Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $30.00/hour to $55.00/hour, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer. Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
3 - 5 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55106
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
9940365511315577285
Job Benefits
Not specified
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