Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Bernhard

. Partners with hiring managers to define needs and structures recruiting strategies .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeMetairie • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partners with hiring managers to define needs and structures recruiting strategies
Sources and recruits all levels of candidates for corporate and/or craft / skilled trade positions and all divisions
Manages internal and external candidate communication, ensuring that our company maintains a positive reputation as an employer
Researches, identifies and utilizes various sourcing tools needed to pursue both active and passive job seekers
Works in various markets based on company needs and any new geographical markets
Creates and works sourcing plans, reports creation for weekly management review updates
Organizes hiring events and participates in job fairs to network with potential candidates
Learns about the company and benefits, current and past projects, and bid projects, to promote the company, business unit growth, and project opportunity
Networks and builds relationships to develop suitable ongoing contacts for referrals
Develops and maintains pipelines in the company database for each business unit's area for future needs and quick access to qualified staff
Documents applicant reviews and feedback in the applicant tracking system, ensuring communication of findings with recruiting/HR staff and hiring supervisor
Tracks recruitment KPIs, like time to hire, source of hire and time to fill
Partners with Human Resources from time to time as needed and on special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of verifiable corporate recruiting experience, or 6 or more years of verifiable corporate recruiting experience in lieu of degree
Experience and familiarity with full cycle recruitment
Experience with recruitment software and Applicant Tracking Systems
Ability to manage recruiting resources, such as job boards, social media and web crawlers
Ability to recruit on a national level for positions at various regional office location and multiple project sites
Willingness and ability to participate in all recruiting functions from job opening through onboarding, including; internal documentation of requisition approvals, creating job descriptions and question sets, checking databases, placing ads, qualifying applicants, networking, coordinating interviews, calls, screens, testing, collecting and documenting feedback, new hire packets and orientations
Strong interviewing skills and familiarity with various interview techniques (like video or panel interviews)
Ability to prioritize recruiting needs, change direction as needed and accept constructive feedback on a regular basis
Maintain confidential compensation information and selection decision details
Understanding of HR practices and labor legislation
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors
Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Climbing stairs
Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Quiet environment
Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds

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Hard Skills & Tools

full cycle recruitmentrecruitment softwareApplicant Tracking Systemsjob boardssocial media recruitinginterview techniquesrequisition approvalsjob descriptionscandidate sourcingrecruitment KPIs

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsdetail-orientedmultitaskingability to prioritizeaccept constructive feedbacknetworkingrelationship buildingorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreecorporate recruiting experience