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Since 2009, R-2 Contractors has been a leader in Civil & Underground construction, specializing in power infrastructure projects nationwide. We support power and utility work through expert excavation, grading, trenching, and foundation services. Our team takes pride in doing tough work with precision, grit, and integrity. “Pride, Grit, & Own It!”
Position Summary:
The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts to attract, engage, and hire top talent across civil construction and power infrastructure projects. This role partners closely with operations, project management, and leadership teams to forecast hiring needs, source high-demand skilled trades and professional staff, and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings creativity to talent pipelines, and understands the unique workforce needs of heavy civil, underground utility, and energy infrastructure projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in construction, energy, or skilled trades industries.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting strategies, sourcing methods, and applicant tracking systems.
• Proven success filling both field and professional roles in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with EEO, OFCCP, and other hiring compliance requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience recruiting in civil construction, utility infrastructure, or power infrastructure.
• Knowledge of skilled trades certifications, union/non-union workforce structures, and industry training programs.
• Proficiency with ATS and HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycor, iCIMS, or similar).
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or AIRS recruiting certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Recruitment & Sourcing

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake to offer for skilled trades, field operations, and professional positions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, industry events, and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain pipelines of candidates for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate applicants for skills, experience, and culture fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to create accurate, compelling job descriptions

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Ensure all candidates have a positive experience through clear communication and timely feedback.
• Represent R-2 Contractors at career fairs, trade schools, and industry events.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, including social media campaigns and partnerships with trade organizations.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recruiting practices

Recruitment & Sourcing

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake to offer for skilled trades, field operations, and professional positions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, industry events, and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain pipelines of candidates for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate applicants for skills, experience, and culture fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to create accurate, compelling job descriptions.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate with field leaders, project managers, and executives to forecast hiring needs.
• Provide market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, and competitor insights.
• Lead intake meetings and advise managers on recruiting best practices.
• Ensure smooth handoffs between recruiting, onboarding, and HR processes.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Ensure all candidates have a positive experience through clear communication and timely feedback.
• Represent R-2 Contractors at career fairs, trade schools, and industry events.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, including social media campaigns and partnerships with trade organizations.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recruiting practices.

Process & Reporting

• Maintain accurate applicant tracking system (ATS) data and reporting.
• Track key metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, pipeline activity) and provide insights to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of recruiting processes, tools, and outreach strategies.
• Ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and federal/state hiring regulations.