Escondido
Job DescriptionSalary: $70k-$80k We are an established and respected General Contracting Company seeking an experienced Recruiter with construction experience to fill a key role in the Escondido, CA area. The selected candidate will excel at organization, communication, administrative tasks, and time management. We are looking for someone to be an innovative collaborator with a passion to succeed, who will be adaptable, versatile, willing to learn, and wants to grow with the company! If you have a Team First mentality, this is the job for you! See below for a more in-depth listing of responsibilities. POSITION SUMMARY The InHouse Recruiter will manage the fullcycle recruiting process for both field and office positions across Tri State General Contractors. This role is responsible for sourcing qualified candidates, reviewing and screening applications, coordinating interviews and skills testing, conducting reference checks, and maintaining accurate applicant tracking. The Recruiter works closely with the HR team and hiring managers to ensure a smooth, professional, and timely hiring process while supporting Tri States culture and standards. RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to: • Create, post, and manage job advertisements across multiple job boards, social platforms, trade organizations, and community resources., • Source candidates for a variety of construction roles, including Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Foremen, Skilled Trades, and office staff., • Actively promote and manage Tri States employee referral program., • Review incoming resumes and applications from all recruiting channels., • Screen candidates against position requirements, certifications, and experience., • Conduct initial phone and virtual interviews to assess qualifications, safety awareness, work ethic, and cultural fit., • Communicate regularly with HR and hiring managers regarding candidate progress and feedback., • Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers., • Ensure timely followup and professional communication with all applicants., • Schedule and coordinate skills testing appointments as required for specific roles., • Track testing results and ensure hiring managers receive accurate, timely information., • Conduct professional reference checks and verify employment history., • Utilize available resources to ensure candidates meet Tri States standards for reliability, safety, and professionalism., • Assist with background screening coordination in compliance with company policy., • Maintain accurate and organized records of applicants, interviews, referrals, and hiring decisions within the applicant tracking system., • Track recruiting metrics such as timetofill, source effectiveness, and referral activity., • Prepare regular recruitment updates for HR leadership and hiring managers., • Track employee referrals and ensure proper documentation., • Coordinate referral bonus payoutsafter the new hire completes 90 days of employment, in accordance with company policy. QUALIFICATIONS • 24+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within construction, general contracting, or skilled trades., • Strong understanding of construction roles, work environments, and hiring challenges., • Experience posting and managing job ads across multiple platforms., • Excellent interviewing, communication, and organizational skills., • Ability to manage multiple open roles and priorities simultaneously., • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft 365., • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail., • Strong relationshipbuilder with hiring managers and candidates, • Detailoriented and highly organized, • Resultsdriven with a focus on quality hires, • Clear, respectful communicator, • Committed to candidate experience and company culture, • Knowledgeable in fair hiring and compliance standards BENEFITS • Competitive Rates, • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • 401k, • Bonus *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department and company. To perform this job successfully, the perfect candidate will possess a proficient level of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed within this description. Please note, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise with the company.