Bilingual (Spanish) Talent Acquisition Specialist (Craft)

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting qualified candidates for various roles within the construction industry. S/he collaborates with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for conducting interviews, negotiating offers, ensuring a positive experience for both internal and external candidates throughout the hiring process.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Supports and assists Regional and Corporate Management to identify staffing needs
  
  
  
  • Resolves gaps in personnel due to turnover
  • Identifies staffing needs during new project Transition process
  • Recommends reassignment of personnel prior to conclusion of projects
  • Evaluates Interns for full-time employment opportunities
  
  
  
  
• Partners with the Leadership Team to establish manpower needs, explore expanding markets, and develop path-forward
• Recommends which recruiting events and outreach programs to participate in and evaluates the success
• Builds relationships with military bases through career events and local outreach programs
• Complies with all federal, state and local compliance regulations related to recruiting
• Posts and advertises for open positions
• Reviews and screens resumes and applications
• Conducts pre-screening interviews, provides feedback and coordinates follow-up interviews with appropriate manager
• Drafts offer of employment letters, when appropriate, based on interview discussions
• Works with staffing agencies, social media companies, advertising agencies, etc., when employment services are needed
• Understands competitors and engages with them strategically
• Continuously promotes the Baker brand
• Oversees travel/relocation arrangements, and Visa paperwork if needed
• Follows up with new hires and their managers to ensure a positive employment experience
• Establishes trust with candidates by fostering strong relationships, effectively promoting the available positions, and communicating the company's core values.
• Maintains Black Book by networking with construction related associations and attending events
• Utilizes the LMS and promotes co-worker usage
• Oversees management of Applicant Tracker
  
  
  
  • Mines resume repository in the Applicant Tracker when hiring needs arise
  • Appropriately documents applicant/candidate status throughout the recruiting process
  
  
  
  
• Utilizes The Marketing Collective for PowerPoint presentations and other associated recruitment materials
• Ensures all record keeping is up to date
• Attends HR Department staff meetings and participates in developing HR objectives and systems
• Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment
• Sets example by following safety guidelines
• Complies with proper safety procedures

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.

• Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years experience, preferably in construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to present information in written and oral form to all levels of co-workers within the Company
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures, regulations, and laws
• Ability to effectively communicate, including expertise using social media
• Ability to calculate simple math such addition, subtraction, division, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to build and adhere to a talent management budget
  
  Strong proficiency with Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong proficiency with recruiting job boards / platforms such as Linkedin, Indeed, etc.
• Knowledge of SuccessFactors preferred
• Ability to work with all levels of co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to quickly network and build relationships with industry professionals
• Ability to enhance talent pool and pipeline through inspiring, motivating, and mentoring talent
• Ability to effectively negotiate and collaborate
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
• Possesses effective listening skills
• Ability to identify challenges in the recruitment process and develop creative solutions
• Ability to assess personalities and skill sets
• Ability to research and analyze various types of data
• Ability to exercise judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized and manage multiple priorities
• Possesses strong discernment capabilities
• Constantly required to navigate office; may occasionally be required to navigate construction site environments
• Frequently required to listen and communicate
• Frequently required to employ visual acuity and dexterity in the regular use of computers and other related equipment *
• Frequently required to travel short and long distances
• Occasionally required to handle average weight objects up to 10 pound
• Work is primarily in an office environment, but involves exposure to outside weather and jobsite conditions
• Frequent travel is required, involving exposure to confined spaces such as automobiles or airplanes, with a minimum travel commitment of 25%.