Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Americrane Rentals Americrane Rentals is one of the fastest-growing crane rental, rigging, and specialized lifting companies in Texas. We support some of the region's largest commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects, and we're building a team that is committed to safety, accountability, and exceptional service. As our company continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us attract, recruit, and hire outstanding people who will contribute to our long-term success. Position Overview This is more than a recruiting role. We're looking for someone who can help us build the workforce that will drive the next phase of Americrane's growth. You'll be responsible for identifying qualified candidates, creating a positive candidate experience, conducting initial interviews, coordinating the hiring process, and partnering with leadership to develop recruiting strategies for both immediate and long-term staffing needs. The ideal candidate understands that recruiting is about relationships, not just resumes. They know how to identify great people, create excitement around career opportunities, and move top candidates through the hiring process quickly. Key Responsibilities Source qualified candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, LinkedIn, and other recruiting channels Actively recruit passive candidates through direct outreach Conduct phone and video interviews to evaluate experience, qualifications, and overall fit Represent Americrane and Valor Specialized Rigging professionally and create enthusiasm about joining our team Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and leadership, ensuring all stakeholders remain informed of candidate status, hiring progress, and next steps throughout the recruiting process. Manage the recruiting pipeline and applicant tracking system (BambooHR) Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process Partner with department leaders to understand hiring priorities and workforce planning Develop recruiting strategies for skilled trades, operators, riggers, mechanics, CDL drivers, office professionals, and leadership positions Build and maintain a strong network of future candidates for ongoing hiring needs Track recruiting metrics and identify opportunities to improve hiring efficiency Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience Experience recruiting for construction, equipment rental, transportation, industrial, manufacturing, or skilled trades is strongly preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong interviewing and candidate evaluation abilities Comfortable making outbound recruiting calls and engaging passive candidates Highly organized with excellent follow-through Able to manage multiple openings and changing priorities Experience using recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, or similar sourcing tools Experience with applicant tracking systems (BambooHR) and Microsoft Office What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys recruiting and takes pride in finding exceptional people. The ideal candidate: Knows how to identify and attract high-quality talent. Builds trust and credibility with candidates. Creates an outstanding candidate experience. Moves qualified candidates efficiently through the hiring process. Partners well with managers and leadership. Takes ownership of hiring results instead of simply filling openings. Enjoys helping build a strong, high-performing culture. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience, with opportunities for performance-based incentives and career advancement. Benefits include: Medical insurance (100% employer-paid for Team Partners) Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) Paid Time Off and Holidays Join Our Team If you're passionate about finding exceptional people and helping build a winning organization, we'd love to hear from you. Join Americrane Rentals and help shape the team that will support some of the most exciting commercial and mission-critical projects in Texas.