Recruiter

Join EPS Group -- a top 10 firm in the Southwest -- and discover opportunities to advance your career in engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and construction management, both in the private and public sectors. We're an Arizona-based company that fosters a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, elevated thinking, being team-minded, and embracing tough talk. Our unified team spans offices across Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, all driven by a shared vision: Innovate to Elevate Lives. You'll experience competitive compensation, benefits, and quarterly performance bonuses. See why we say #IAmEPS.

Recruiter

Job Summary

EPS Group is seeking a talented and experienced Recruiter to join our team in Arizona. As the primary Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in attracting and hiring top talent for our organization. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and making job offers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growing organization and shape our recruitment across the Southwest.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department and project managers to identify project needs and desired qualifications for technical and engineering staff.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Develops and implement recruiting strategies to attract passive candidates and build a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Drafts and publicizes recruitment efforts in appropriate and relevant places that may include online sources such as LinkedIn, and educational and professional journals and publications.
• Manages correspondence and relationships with college placement officers, civil engineering professors, and professional employment services.
• Attends and participates in college and engineering job fairs.
• Reviews resumes, verifies academic records and previous work experience, and conducts interviews or identifies the appropriate staff or agency to conduct these tasks.
• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other People Operations staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Maintains and builds contacts in the civil engineering and AEC community through active participation and membership in professional societies.
• Provides regular updates and reports on candidate progress and outcomes to Department and hiring managers and people operations team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• At least five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.
• At least three years of experience in recruiting for a civil engineering firm or in the AEC industry preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with college officials and others in related communities.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• SHRM's Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally drive a company car for errands
• Requires a regular and normal range of hearing
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching
• Must have the dexterity to proficiently operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Valid driver's license and insurance preferred

Perks and Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
• Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement leave
• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable
• This position will be a hybrid/onsite position

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.