Recruiter

Summary

Join UES as we seek a Recruiter to help meet our hiring needs and recruitment initiatives, supporting effective recruiting and staffing strategies for a diverse pool of qualified talent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in recruiting/sourcing in the AEC industry preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional etiquette and demeanor
• Proven success with direct sourcing and passive candidate engagement
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and social media platforms
• Strong analytical skills to track metrics and interpret data for strategic recruiting campaigns
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in networking and establishing professional relationships

Responsibilities

• Determine and coordinate recruiting and sourcing needs on an ongoing basis by consulting with management
• Manage and build candidate pipelines to support multiple requisitions across various skill sets and functions
• Create and manage job postings in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), external job boards, and social media platforms
• Utilize Boolean searching techniques to locate qualified potential applicants through databases, online job boards, and professional networking sites
• Conduct telephone interviews and provide detailed interview notes along with hiring recommendations to hiring managers
• Communicate progress and coordinate changes with hiring managers and candidates
• Manage candidates and workload through the Universal Engineering Sciences ATS
• Deliver best-fit candidates to hiring managers promptly
• Schedule appointments, make travel arrangements for candidates, conduct interviews, and arrange follow-up interviews as needed
• Assist managers in providing meaningful feedback to internal candidates not selected for positions
• Maintain periodic activity, pipeline, and outcome reporting
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with colleges and local organizations to participate in job fairs and networking events
• Ensure confidentiality of all personnel and candidate information at all times
• Regularly check in with assigned hiring managers to assess hiring needs
• Shadow UES employees in the field on an 'as needed' basis to gain a better understanding of our business practices
• Be responsive to prospective candidates, new hires, hiring managers, and other members of the UES team
• Support the UES Internship Program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, or a related field