Recruiter

Recruiter

📍 Location: Remote, Remote, MX

🏢 Industry: Construction

💼 Work Setting: Hybrid

Are you a proactive recruiter who excels at headhunting, sourcing passive candidates, and building talent pipelines for hard-to-fill positions?

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Construction Recruiter to drive recruitment success through strategic outbound sourcing, candidate engagement, and rigorous talent assessment. This role focuses on identifying and attracting top construction professionals across skilled trades, project management, and leadership positions while supporting clients with high-quality talent pipelines.

The ideal candidate combines expertise in sourcing, headhunting, Boolean search techniques, candidate screening, stakeholder communication, and recruitment operations with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Headhunting

• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through:
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Boolean Search Techniques
• Internal Databases
• Social Recruiting Platforms
• Online Talent Communities
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for niche and difficult-to-fill roles.
• Build long-term talent pipelines before hiring needs arise.
• Generate high-quality candidate pools for active and future opportunities.

Construction Recruitment

• Recruit professionals across construction and skilled trades sectors.
• Source candidates for:
• Skilled Trades Positions
• Project Management Roles
• Construction Leadership Positions
• Operations Management Roles
• Specialized Technical Positions
• Maintain awareness of construction labor market trends and talent availability.
• Support recruitment efforts for high-demand construction disciplines.

Candidate Screening & Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive phone screenings and behavioral interviews.
• Evaluate:
• Technical Qualifications
• Industry Experience
• Cultural Fit
• Career Motivation
• Client-Specific Requirements
• Verify candidate suitability through structured assessment methods.
• Present qualified candidates with clear and accurate evaluations.

Pipeline Management

• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines.
• Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously.
• Monitor recruitment progress and candidate movement through hiring stages.
• Prioritize sourcing activities based on business needs and urgency.
• Ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates.

Candidate Relationship Management

• Maintain proactive communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Build long-term relationships with prospective candidates.
• Engage passive talent and nurture future opportunities.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for candidates.

ATS & CRM Administration

• Maintain accurate records within applicant tracking and CRM systems.
• Track:
• Candidate Activity
• Interview Progress
• Recruitment Metrics
• Pipeline Status
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Update recruitment systems daily.

Recruitment Strategy & Optimization

• Analyze sourcing effectiveness and pipeline performance.
• Identify recruitment bottlenecks and hiring challenges.
• Recommend strategy adjustments based on market conditions and hiring data.
• Continuously improve sourcing methods and outreach effectiveness.
• Support recruitment process optimization initiatives.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with:
• Recruiting Leadership
• Talent Acquisition Teams
• Hiring Managers
• Account Managers
• Communicate pipeline updates and hiring challenges.
• Collaborate on workforce planning strategies.
• Support successful recruitment outcomes through teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

• Proven experience in:
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting
• Headhunting
• Outbound Sourcing
• Passive Candidate Engagement
• Cold Recruiting
• Experience building and maintaining candidate pipelines.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent recruitment assignments.

Recruitment & Sourcing Skills

Required

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Boolean Search Techniques
• Passive Talent Sourcing
• Social Recruiting
• Candidate Screening
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Pipeline Development
• Talent Mapping

Communication Skills

• Strong written communication skills.
• Professional verbal communication in American English.
• Ability to conduct effective phone interviews.
• Candidate relationship management skills.
• Stakeholder communication and collaboration capabilities.

Technical Skills

Required

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• CRM Platforms
• Candidate Database Management
• Recruitment Reporting
• Microsoft Office Applications

Preferred

• Construction Industry ATS Platforms
• Construction Recruiting CRM Systems
• Skilled Trades Recruitment Tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within:
• Construction
• Skilled Trades
• Industrial Services
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Experience supporting agency, staffing, or outsourced recruiting environments.
• Familiarity with construction labor markets and workforce trends.
• Experience recruiting hard-to-find technical talent.

Core Competencies

• Talent Acquisition
• Construction Recruiting
• Headhunting
• Passive Candidate Sourcing
• Boolean Search
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Candidate Screening
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Talent Pipeline Development
• ATS Management
• CRM Management
• Recruitment Strategy
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Data Management