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Talent Acquisition Advisor - University

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Kiewit

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    People, HR & Administration
  • Omaha

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s degree, 1+ year recruiting experience, MS Office proficiency, strong communication skills, and a passion for safety. Willingness to travel and work overtime is required.
  • You will screen resumes, conduct interviews, manage campus recruiting, align with hiring managers, utilize recruiting systems, negotiate offers, and develop sourcing strategies to meet talent needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferred
  • At least 1 year of experience full lifecycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment for similar industries, preferred
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems
  • Ability to travel overnight throughout the US and/or Canada
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Responsibilities

  • Screens candidate resumes and conducts interviews to assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitude.
  • Plans and executes on-campus recruiting activities such as Career Fairs and/or Info Sessions and partners with operational front line recruiters for prospect and candidate management.
  • Broad knowledge of the business to ensure talent identified is aligned with the right opportunities based on business demands and candidate preference.
  • Execute the recruiting process end-to-end while effectively utilizing the process, systems and tools in place.
  • Conduct in-depth intake meetings with leaders to ensure alignment on position, impact and expectations while providing market insights and education.
  • Work with the appropriate hiring managers on requisition approvals; rehire issues and internal/external postings.
  • Ability to leverage and maintain recruiting technology platforms to drive accuracy of candidate records, activity status, and provide weekly reports to management.
  • Assess applicant/candidate quality, skills, and fit to identify the best candidate for a position.
  • Negotiate with candidates against counter-offers.
  • Knowledgeable of the market and supply for talent within a particular job function.
  • Connect external employment market conditions with internal workforce demands to ensure proper pipelines of talent are identified early to fill critical business needs such as Universities or other organizations.
  • Comprehensively understand the business strategy and connect it to a talent strategy.
  • Develop sourcing strategies and partner with other Talent Advisors as needed to implement these strategies to meet current staffing needs.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Talent Acquisition Advisor - University.

What is the role of the Talent Acquisition Advisor?

The Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible for implementing the organization’s recruiting strategy by sourcing and attracting intern and new graduate candidates, building relationships with managers, and advising on hiring across engineering and construction groups.

Where is the location of the job?

This position is expected to be based out of one of the central hub offices in Houston, Texas, or Omaha, Nebraska.

What are some of the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include screening resumes, conducting interviews, planning on-campus recruiting activities, managing requisition approvals, leveraging recruiting technology platforms, and developing sourcing strategies.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with at least 1 year of full lifecycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment for similar industries.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the ability to travel overnight throughout the US and/or Canada is required.

What skills are essential for the Talent Acquisition Advisor role?

Essential skills include strong communication abilities, organization, time management, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office and applicant tracking systems.

What kind of work environment does this position offer?

The position offers a professional office setting as part of a shared service HR operations team.

Are there any specific work requirements beyond regular hours?

Yes, the position may require working during normal operating hours, as well as potential overtime and weekends as necessary.

What kind of benefits does Kiewit offer to full-time employees?

Kiewit offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

What commitment does Kiewit have regarding diversity and equal opportunity?

Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Kiewit

One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.

1-10
Employees
1884
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Culture & Values

  • People

    We care for the well-being of our people and help them grow in their ability to be successful.

  • Integrity

    We conduct our business to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for our actions.

  • Excellence

    We commit to excellence in all we do with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

  • Stewardship

    We preserve Kiewit’s unique culture to build a stronger organization for future generations of employees.