Recruiter - Construction Industry POST NUMBER: 460436
Senior Construction Recruiter
Location: Nashville, TN 37212
Job Type: Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: Fully in-office
Salary: $80K-100K
Open to relocating the right candidate
Our client is seeking to add a Senior Construction Recruiter to join their Talent Acquisition team. This role focuses on identifying and retaining top talent for our construction teams. The ideal candidate will bring immediate value, ideally with construction recruiting experience, but agency experience is also welcomed.
Why This Role Exists:
The current recruiter is leaving to care for a family member, creating an urgent need for this position. We are looking for someone who can start ASAP.
Key Responsibilities:
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Source and recruit top construction talent across field and office roles.
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Lead employer branding initiatives to attract quality candidates.
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Coordinate interview logistics, including jobsite visits, virtual interviews, and travel arrangements.
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Manage full-cycle recruitment: prescreens, interviews, reference checks, and offer coordination.
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Serve as the primary liaison between candidates and construction leadership.
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Maintain candidate engagement and communication from initial contact through onboarding.
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Assist with onboarding, including document collection, safety orientations, and first-day introductions.
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Represent at job fairs, trade schools, and workforce development events.
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Utilize Paycor Recruiting ATS to track candidates, maintain records, and ensure compliance.
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Maintain knowledge of construction labor market trends, wage benchmarks, and certification requirements.
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Continuously improve recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
Qualifications:
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5 years of Talent Acquisition experience in the construction industry (5–10 years preferred).
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Proven experience recruiting for construction roles (carpenters, project managers, equipment operators, laborers, etc.).
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Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, and Indeed.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, HR, or related field is helpful but not required.
Schedule & Work Hours:
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible start times).
- Fully Oniste in Nashville
Hiring Process:
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1 virtual interview 1 in-person panel interview.
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Background and drug screening required.
Start Date: ASAP
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.