Engineering Recruiter Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

At Basepoint Building Automations, we’re driven by innovation, collaboration, and the belief that technology should make buildings — and the people in them — perform at their best.

We are Problem-solvers. Innovators. Builders. Collaborators. Technicians. Engineers. Thinkers. Learners. Leaders. We’re passionate about turning complex systems into simple, sustainable solutions that make a real impact.

We believe in teamwork, continuous learning, challenging projects, and celebrating success together. Sound like you? We’re looking for a Recruiter Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Summary

The Recruiter drives the organization's hiring initiatives through direct outbound sourcing and inbound applicant pools . This position is responsible for establishing and growing sustainable talent pipeline programs to support our workforce needs and initiatives. 

Responsibilities

• Implement proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, direct outreach, and other recruiting techniques to build talent pipelines.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill technical positions.
• Leverage market intelligence to identify talent pools and establish effective outreach approaches.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment from requisition to offer extension to onboarding for all non-signatory positions across the organization.
• Partner closely with hiring leaders to understand role requirements, providing strategic guidance on talent market conditions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on candidate assessments, sharing detailed screening insights and making thoughtful recommendations based on technical and cultural fit.
• Conduct regular consultation meetings with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with evolving business needs.
• Manage job requisitions, candidate screenings, and interview coordination.
• Prepare offer packages, manage negotiations, and ensure smooth transition to onboarding.
• Utilize ATS to track candidate progress, maintain accurate records, and generate performance analytics to share with hiring managers and Director of Human Resources
• Establish metrics to measure effectiveness of recruitment channels and talent development programs.
• Design and lead school-to-work transition and internship programs that create sustainable talent funnels.
• Collaborate with HR team members to ensure seamless handoff of new hires at orientation.

Essential Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Meet or exceed time to fill metrics.
• Track conversion rates and quality metrics for each sourcing channels.
• Established qualified candidate pools for critical roles (Project Manager, Programmer, Engineer, Client Consultant).
• Meet or exceed initial candidate contact, screening feedback to hiring manager and interview scheduling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent years of experience
• 5 or more years of direct outbound sourcing recruitment experience required.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics.
• Understanding of technical roles in building automation, controls, or related industries preferred
• Experience developing talent pipelines and implementing sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency to intermediate to advanced skills with LinkedIn Recruiter and social recruiting tools.
• Exceptional consultative skills with ability to partner effectively with hiring managers.
• Strong candidate assessment capabilities, particularly for technical roles
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all levels.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Why Basepoint Building Automations:

Basepoint was built on the belief that the best companies are owned by the people who show up every day to do the work.  As an employee-owned building automation company, we approach every project with a long-term mindset, shared accountability, and pride in doing the work right. Our people are owners, which means higher standards, stronger teamwork, and a long-term mindset. When the company succeeds, we all succeed—and that shows up in how we work every day. When you join Basepoint, you’re not just taking a job, you’re helping build something you own.