Recruiter

Job Description:About Walbec GroupWalbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professionaldesign,engineeringand construction services atits six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management.Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar,Walbec is yourbridge toexpertisein construction and engineering.With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.Position Overview The Recruiter is responsible for full-cycle recruitment of professional, technical, and office-based roles across Walbec Group's heavy highway, asphalt, mining, and construction operations. This role requires a sharp sourcer and relationship builder - someone who can identify and engage hard-to-find talent in niche, industry-specific markets while managing the urgency and on-demand pace that comes with a growing construction organization. This isn't a post-and-pray role. It requires proactive pipeline development, deep industry networking, and the ability to pivot quickly when business needs shift.Key ResponsibilitiesExecute full-cycle recruitment for professional and technical roles including Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Heavy Civil, Safety, Risk, and office-based positions supporting heavy highway, asphalt production, and mining operationsBuild and maintain proactive talent pipelines for niche, hard-to-fill roles through targeted sourcing strategies including LinkedIn, industry networks, professional associations, and direct outreachPartner with hiring managers to develop a deep understanding of role requirements, team dynamics, and business context - going beyond the job description to source candidates who are a genuine fitManage multiple active requisitions simultaneously with the urgency and responsiveness expected in a fast-moving operational environmentRepresent Walbec Group at industry conferences, professional events, and association meetings to build brand awareness and develop long-term talent relationshipsMaintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition data in Workday ATS throughout the full recruitment lifecycleDeliver a high-quality candidate experience through consistent, clear, and timely communication at every stage of the processCommunicate offer details compliantly and effectively, including compensation, benefits, pre-employment requirements, and start logisticsEnsure all hiring activity aligns with federal and state employment laws and internal hiring policiesCoordinate new hire orientation logistics to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance through first dayTrack and report on recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, pipeline activity, and sourcing effectivenessRequired Qualifications4-7 years of dedicated Talent Acquisition experience - HR generalist or HR business partner experience will not substitute for hands-on recruiting experienceStrong sourcing skills with proven ability to build pipelines for niche or hard-to-fill positionsExperience managing a varied requisition load in a fast-paced, on-demand environmentHands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems; Workday experience a plusStrong knowledge of employment law and compliance requirementsExceptional relationship-building, communication, and organizational skillsComfortable shifting priorities quickly and maintaining quality output under pressurePreferred QualificationsExperience recruiting within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or industrial sectorsFamiliarity with heavy civil, asphalt, mining, or safety/risk professional talent marketsActive participation in industry associations or professional networks relevant to construction or engineering