Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Shaw Group

Craft Talent Acquisition Specialist managing high-volume craft recruitment for industrial projects. Collaborating with field leadership to align hiring plans and improve recruiting processes.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeWalker • Louisiana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high volume craft hiring aligned to project schedules and workforce forecasts
Own full lifecycle recruiting from intake and approvals through start date readiness
Build and maintain a ready now bench for core craft roles across multiple sites
Partner directly with field leaders to align hiring plans with project demands
Execute multi-channel sourcing strategies to support high-volume hiring needs
Represent Shaw at hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach programs
Manage requisitions from intake through offer and start
Source and pipeline craft talent including welders, pipefitters, electricians, riggers, and helpers
Maintain accurate ATS data, notes, and dispositions
Track and report funnel metrics including aging, fills, and starts
Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws
Act as a brand ambassador delivering strong candidate experience
Collaborate with internal teams to improve recruiting processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of craft/skilled trades recruiting experience
Experience supporting multiple sites and large-scale projects
Strong knowledge of craft roles, skill levels, and pay dynamics
Proven success building proactive talent pipelines and benches
Ability to partner directly with field leadership in fast paced environments
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems. ADP Workforce Now preferred
Willingness to travel regularly to job sites and hiring events
Ability to support global hiring as business requires
Global craft/professional experience in India/MENA preferred
Relationships with external training and certification organizations to improve workforce quality and availability (ex. NCCER, ABC)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to support high impact industrial and construction projects
Ownership of end-to-end craft recruiting delivery
Exposure to field leadership and business decision makers
Ability to shape long term craft workforce strategy
Collaborative, people first culture focused on execution and results

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Hard Skills & Tools

craft recruitingtalent pipeline developmentmulti-channel sourcing strategiescompliance with employment lawsmetrics trackinghigh-volume hiringproject schedulingworkforce forecastingcandidate experience managementrequisition management

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingproactive problem solvingadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillscustomer serviceteamworkfast-paced environment adaptability

Certifications

NCCERABC