Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

​Are you a self-starter and like to build relationships in the community?  Do you like to manage multiple priorities and create processes?  Are you able to see the big picture and roll up your sleeves to do the work?  MCL Construction, a 37+ year general contractor working primarily in commercial construction and based in Omaha, NE is looking for an individual that is dedicated to finding top talent, passionate about the recruiting process, and thorough in all aspects of the position. This role will design and implement recruiting efforts to attract and retain a diverse pool of innovators and leaders, including students, to MCL. The incumbent will develop partnerships within the community and region to build relationships, grow our presence, and increase the sourcing pipeline.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Builds Relationships and Recruiting Pipeline:40% of Time    

• Develop strategy and manage relationships with various industry and community for exposure, sourcing, and collaboration 
• Builds pipeline of talent for growth opportunities
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify needs, develop and modify job descriptions, and determine appropriate sourcing strategies
• Partners with internal HR team
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified individuals for future consideration
• Manage candidate relationships to enhance candidate experience
• Develop strategy and manage relationships with colleges, universities, and technical schools for exposure, sourcing, and collaboration. Interact with students, instructors, and administrators to advance careers in construction, and with MCL

Recruiting Process Management and Efficiency:40% of Time              

• Create efficiencies within recruiting process
• Create dashboard of tracking metrics
• Posting of roles
• Create and manage UKG ATS
• Train and communicate process and hold members accountable
• Refine and facilitate all phases of the recruitment process
• Screen candidates, schedule interviews, participate in the interview process, and assist hiring managers in selection efforts
• Manage the college/university Intern recruiting process

Attraction and Brand Awareness:     20% of Time                    

• Create job descriptions with partners and market to attract candidates
• Seek social media and alternative strategies to attract candidates
• Build MCL brand on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed and other platforms

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates ability to build trusted relationships across a corporate organization at all levels
• Enjoys meeting new people and making connections in the community
• Ability to coordinate or manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work well in a team environment
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in online recruiting resources (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed)
• Knowledge of relevant employment laws and compliance requirements
• Employer Branding experience (job fairs, company events, and social media activities)
• Experience with UKG or other recruiting and applicant tracking systems

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE      

• Educational background of top candidates will include a four-year degree and could be from a variety of fields including:  Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, and other related fields 
• Five or more years’ experience in full-cycle (all phases) recruiting will be expected of top candidates. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered 
• Experience-set to include: process and procedure development; sourcing candidates from a variety of sources; internet searches; screening; interviewing; career fairs; relationship building with candidates, universities/schools, and industry organizations; offer and negotiation process
• Experience recruiting in the construction industry is a major plus

 
REWARDS
You will become a key member of one of the leading construction companies in Omaha and eastern Nebraska/western Iowa. You will be proud of the work we do and your contribution to it! MCL Construction offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k) plan with match; generous paid time off (PTO) program; and much more.
 
MCL Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.