HR Generalist/Recruiter in Charleston, South Carolina at Landmark Construction

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Position Summary

The HR Generalist/Recruiter is responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts for a heavy civil sitework, concrete, and industrial services construction company. This role partners with hiring managers and operational leaders to identify staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, source qualified candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting skilled trades, field leadership, and corporate staff in a fast-paced construction environment. This position plays a key role in supporting workforce planning initiatives and ensuring the company attracts top talent to meet current and future business demands.

This job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities needed by a Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter working for Landmark Construction. This is a general description of the duties of a Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter and is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous duties required of a Human Resources Generalist on a day-to-day basis.

General Statement of Job

1. Work safely and follow all LMC and jobsite safety requirements
2. Salaried position
3. Report to Human Resources Director
4. Successful pre-employment background check and drug screen are needed
5. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is needed
6. Perform a variety of routine and complex tasks that deal with the administrative management of LMC employees
7. Work closely with LMC Management, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Foremen on employee relations
8. Working hours will be flexible
9. Want to work in the office collaboratively with peers and leaders who are invested in your success and development as you are in theirs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety

1. Support and follow LMC’s Health, Safety & Environmental Program, X Factors, Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, and Harassment Free Workplace
2. Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for the job
3. Set yourself as an example for workplace safety

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

1. Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for field and corporate positions.
2. Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for utilities, grading, concrete, industrial, and construction-related roles.
3. Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, employee referrals, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce development partnerships, and industry organizations.
4. Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
5. Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews.
6. Coordinate hiring manager interviews and facilitate candidate evaluations.
7. Extend employment offers and negotiate compensation within approved guidelines.
8. Maintain an active pipeline of skilled craft professionals and construction talent.

Workforce Planning & Partnership

1. Partner with project managers, superintendents, operations leaders, and department managers to understand workforce needs.
2. Participate in workforce planning meetings to anticipate hiring demands for upcoming projects.
3. Provide recruiting metrics and hiring status updates to management.
4. Advise hiring managers on recruitment best practices and labor market trends.

Employer Branding & Outreach

1. Represent the company at job fairs, career expos, trade school events, and community recruiting initiatives.
2. Develop relationships with vocational schools, technical colleges, workforce development agencies, veterans' organizations, and industry associations.
3. Promote the company's employment brand through social media and recruiting campaigns.

Applicant Tracking & Compliance

1. Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
2. Ensure compliance with EEO, FLSA, DOT, and other applicable employment regulations.
3. Coordinate pre-employment screenings, background checks, drug testing, and onboarding requirements.
4. Prepare recruiting reports and maintain recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and turnover trends.

Onboarding Support

1. Coordinate pre-employment activities and onboarding processes.
2. Assist new hires in completing employment documentation.
3. Partner with HR and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education.
2. 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within construction, utilities, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or skilled trades environments.
3. Experience recruiting hourly craft labor and salaried construction professionals.
4. Knowledge of recruiting techniques, sourcing strategies, and applicant tracking systems.
5. Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
6. Experience with workforce development programs, apprenticeship programs, and trade school partnerships.
7. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
8. Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recruiting platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and ATS software.
10. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to jobsites, hiring events, and company locations as needed.

Successful completion of a pre-employment background screen and drug screen will be required.

Landmark Construction Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.