We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a construction and contractor organization in Wisconsin. This contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for a recruiting specialist who enjoys managing the hiring process from sourcing through offer stage while building strong relationships with candidates and hiring leaders. The role supports both field and office hiring needs and contributes to broader talent programs that strengthen workforce planning and employer visibility in the local market.
Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for field and office positions, from identifying talent through offer coordination and onboarding support.
- Review applications, assess candidate qualifications, and present well-matched applicants to hiring managers with informed hiring recommendations.
- Conduct interviews for current openings as well as prospective future talent needs across the organization.
- Source candidates through job boards, databases, networking, referrals, recruiting partners, and other outreach channels to build strong talent pipelines.
- Prepare selected candidates for next steps in the hiring process and complete required hiring documentation when needed.
- Represent the organization at school presentations, career fairs, and recruiting events while developing relationships with high schools, technical schools, and community partners.
- Participate in staffing discussions and collaborate with internal teams on talent and workforce initiatives that improve hiring outcomes.
- Stay informed on employment regulations, recruiting practices, and market trends to support compliant and effective hiring decisions.
- Engage with industry associations to expand recruiting reach and strengthen employer branding efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or a related field with at least 1 year of Human Resources experience; or an associate degree with 2 years of administrative experience in Human Resources.
- At least 1 year of experience in talent acquisition, corporate recruiting, or full-cycle hiring.
- Working knowledge of candidate sourcing strategies, applicant screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
- Ability to build relationships with hiring managers, candidates, schools, and external recruiting contacts.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills in a fast-paced hiring environment.
- Willingness to travel approximately 20% to 50% based on business and recruiting needs.
- Flexibility to support hiring activities outside standard weekday business hours when required.