Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.

Orbital is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter to support the continued growth of our team. This position can be either hybrid or fully remote depending upon the location of the successful candidate. Candidates who possess 5+ years of recruiting experience in engineering or construction in the Utility or Heavy Industrial sectors are strongly preferred. 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter is responsible for full lifecycle recruitment. Responsibilities include developing strategies for identifying, attracting, screening, interviewing, and hiring talented individuals into the organization through recruiting website, employee referrals, advertising, search firms, college relations, and other sourcing methods.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. offers a competitive total compensation program and a commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and supplemental insurance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Plans, directs, and coordinates talent acquisition activities.

• Sources, reviews, screens, interviews, evaluates, and presents candidates to hiring managers.
• Utilizes professional social media platforms/ job boards to source, communicate, attract, and recruit candidates.
• Coordinates and promotes the internal employee referral program.
• Develops and executes talent pipeline strategies, including partnering with schools, colleges/universities, training programs, organizations, and industry partnerships.
• Attends speaking events, job/career fairs, and organizational events related to talent acquisition.
• Schedules interviews with hiring managers and provides guidance through the interview process.
• Consults on offer details, provides data or research (as needed), and supports all pre-employment onboarding procedures.
• Collaborates with Human Resources team to complete reference/background checks.
• Stays current with market and industry talent acquisition trends.
• Provides Regular Recruitment Reports and communicates regularly with hiring managers on the status of candidates and job postings.
• Coordinates offer process and onboarding with hiring manager and HR Team.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree with 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition and talent pipeline management.
• Demonstrated ability to use talent sourcing tools to build and maintain a quality talent pipeline for current and future workforce needs.
• Must be proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to effectively coordinate high volume recruitment (40 or more vacancies).
• Demonstrated success with delivering measurable KPIs which may include, among other things: Phone Calls, Interviews, Submits, Starts per week; Career Fairs; number of interviews to offer/to hire; Cost per hire; Time to hire/fill; New hire turnover rate; Sources of hire; Vacancy Rate/aging.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, productive relationships.
• Attention to detail, organized, and ability to exercise confidentiality.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications

• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance.

• Ability to effectively work with remotely located team members.
• Some travel (approx. 10%), which may include overnight stays, is required.
• Excellent leadership, written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with recruitment and placement of candidates in the electric, gas, water utility industries as well as heavy industry.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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