Talent Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Dakota, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Deliver talent acquisition strategies and market insights to align with business growth objectives and achieve key outcomes.

• Spearhead sourcing strategies to enhance the volume of qualified candidates and develop diverse talent pipelines.

• Inform internal stakeholders about best practices in recruitment, including job descriptions, candidate engagement, employer value propositions, interviewing techniques, and onboarding procedures.

• Collaborate with departmental leadership to formulate staffing plans and identify necessary resources.

• Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle and candidate experience.

• Engage in projects aimed at improving internal recruitment processes.

• Network through industry contacts, associations, trade groups, social media, and current employees.

• Represent the MasTec brand and culture to potential candidates and industry networks.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with passive candidates and referrals.

• Participate in career fairs, sourcing events, and related projects.

• Work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to provide updates, foster co-ownership, boost morale, and source candidate leads.

• Follow up with hiring managers to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of recruiting plans.

• Drive enhancements to processes to ensure hiring is more effective, efficient, and positive.

• Create and negotiate offers that include compensation, incentive plans, relocation packages, and other hiring considerations.

• Coordinate with HR, Resources & Logistics, IT, Marketing/Communications, and other business units to ensure effective onboarding of candidates.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of recruiting experience is necessary, with at least 3 years in the construction sector preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of recruitment processes, with experience in pipelining for future roles.

• Practical understanding of EEO, AAP, and OFCCP requirements as they apply to organizational sourcing.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Expertise in current recruitment trends, particularly the utilization of social media tools for recruitment purposes.

• Familiarity with iCIMS, UKG, and/or ServiceNow is advantageous.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in research-related tasks for candidate generation.

• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple searches, projects, and professional relationships.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to operate with a high sense of urgency.

• Strong skills in sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with an emphasis on metrics.

• Experience in recruiting talent within competitive markets.

• Capacity to recruit across all levels, from entry-level to executive positions.

• Flexibility to adapt priorities and function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in interacting and building strong relationships with all levels of management.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% or as necessary based on business needs.

• May be subject to pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with regular performance reviews and potential merit increases.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options (plan choice available) that cover spouses, domestic partners, and children.

• Diabetes management support.

• Telehealth service coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Pet insurance options.

• Discounts on weight management medications.

• Access to a discounted national gym membership network.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Paid holidays.

• Bereavement leave.

• Military leave, including benefits continuation.

• Employee assistance program.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Voluntary life insurance coverage.

• Accident insurance coverage.

• Critical illness insurance coverage.

• Hospital indemnity insurance coverage.

• Emergency travel assistance program.

• Group legal plan.