Skanska

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Skanska • $91K — $120K *
East Elmhurst, NY 11370In-Person
Staffing
Less than 5 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of recruiting experience in the AEC industry (in-house or agency)
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Proficient in various interview techniques and recruitment processes
  • Experience with ATS and CRM systems
  • Skilled in analyzing recruitment KPIs to enhance hiring strategies
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment cycle including sourcing and interviewing candidates
  • Develop and update job descriptions and specifications
  • Post and manage job listings on applicant tracking systems and job boards
  • Utilize creative sourcing strategies to enhance candidate reach
  • Identify diverse candidate pools through various sourcing channels
  • Assess candidates' qualifications and relevant experience
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Opportunity for career growth within a reputable company
  • Engagement in a collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Access to resources that promote professional development
  • Chance to contribute to a company recognized as a 'best place to work'
Full Job Description
Job Overview

As a member of Skanska's internal talent acquisition team, you will assist in the recruitment of our most important resource: our people. Ultimately, the responsibility of this role is to ensure our company attracts, hires and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.
    • Manage the recruitment cycle including the creation of search strategies, sourcing of candidates, pre-screening, interviewing and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, reference checks and at times negotiating offers;
    • Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications;
    • Prepare, post and manage roles in our applicant tracking system and job boards;
    • Be the subject matter expert who continually demonstrates creative sourcing strategies;
    • Identify and assess a diverse candidate pool for each of your open positions through multiple sources including employee referrals, databases, social media sites, alumni's and other avenues;
    • Assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills and experience;
    • Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices;
    • Provide regular update reports to hiring managers and HR Business Partners;
    • Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process; create and ensure a positive candidate experience(for both selected and non-selected candidates) throughout the entire recruiting process;
    • Promote our core values as well as the company's reputation as a "best place to work".

Talent Acquisition Specialist Qualifications:
      • 2+ years of proven work experience as a recruiter in the AEC industry (either in-house or agency);
      • BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience strongly preferred
      • Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews;
      • Hands on experience with various recruitment processes (sourcing, phone interviewing, reference check etc.);
      • Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management Systems (CRMs);
      • 2+ years of experience tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and using data to improve recruitment and hiring processes;
      • Excellent interpersonal skills; with specific experience in building strong business relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers;
      • Strong written/verbal communication and negotiation skills and the ability to make cold calls to prospective candidates;
      • Experience working well with regionally dispersed teams as well as have the ability to work independently;
      • Skilled in identifying and hiring talent within the construction/engineering industry through relationships in sourcing tools (ex. LinkedIn Recruiter) is preferred;
      • Ability to easily shift recruitment direction and priorities based on the ever changing critical business needs;
      • Demonstrates an understanding of employment laws and OFCCP compliance;

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

Background Check Required

Primary Location

US-NY-Queens

Primary Work Location/Assignment

Hybrid

Skanska Business Unit

Skanska USA Civil

Employee Status

Full Time

Salary Low

USD $91,500.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
Learn more about Skanska
Size
38,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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