Recruiter

The McDonnel Group is a value-driven organization which views our talented team of professionals as our greatest asset. It is our mission to provide comprehensive construction services and deliver the highest standards to our valued clients. We can only fulfill our mission through our people, and their innovative and motivated approach to work.

The Recruiter plays a key role in the organization by identifying, assessing, and building relationships with existing and upcoming talent in our industry. The Recruiter is responsible for collaborating with hiring managers to understand the needs of their departments, and the key characteristics needed for each role within our team. 

Essential Job Functions

• Recruitment Strategy: Develop, implement, and manage all phases of the recruitment process, including posting job openings, sourcing candidates, and executing innovative recruiting strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with department managers to maintain detailed, accurate job descriptions, establish hiring criteria, and ensure a smooth recruitment process.
• Candidate Sourcing: Identify candidates through both traditional methods (job boards, social media) and non-traditional avenues (professional organizations, job fairs, and local events).
• College Recruitment and Engagement: Actively research and participate in university job fairs, community events, and networking opportunities to build relationships with ready-now talent for permanent roles, as well as upcoming talent for internships and future opportunities on our team.
• Screening and Selection: Review applications, conduct initial phone screenings, and schedule interviews with hiring managers. Assist with interviews as needed, ensuring candidates meet role and culture fit criteria.
• Offer Management: Collaborate with hiring managers and Director of Human Resources to recommend salary ranges, incentives, and start dates.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate recruitment records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), tracking key metrics and progress.
• Compliance: Ensure all recruiting and hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

Human Resources Duties

• Assist with coordination of post-offer activities such as processing of preemployment drug screenings, and new hire paperwork completion. 
• Assist with the creation of onboarding and training documents. 
• As a member of the Human Resources team, assist with employee engagement events and special/annual events. 
• Provide exceptional customer service to TMG employees and leadership.
• Other human resource duties within a similar scope of responsibility and expertise for this position.

Location: This role is performed 100% on site from our Metairie office. 

Competencies

• Understands the importance of discretion and confidentiality pertaining to finance and human resource matters, always. Will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire.
• Consistently contributes to and promotes a positive company culture
• Positively represents TMG as the most sought-after construction partner and employer of choice within the industry and the community
• Believes in and exemplifies the TMG Core Values: (1) Work Ethic, (2) Solution Oriented, (3) Project Excellence, (4) Client Centric, (5) Professionalism
• Markets the TMG Mission, Vision and Brand Promise both externally and internally
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service both externally and internally, at all levels of the organization
• Natural curiosity and desire to develop professionally

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple roles and meet deadlines.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Accredited four (4) year degree in business, human resource management, or related discipline preferred
• 2-3 years of recruiting experience, with a focus on both blue- and white-collar roles.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR software, with the ability to type notes in real time while conducting interviews.
• Proficient computer and software skills and knowledge to include Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote); Will be required to learn and work in ADP, BambooHR, and WorkRamp. 

• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Must possess a current and valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties the employee is regularly required to make use of close vision to read reduced size fine print, reports, schedules, spreadsheets, summaries, and other documents in either hard copy or computer monitor. Must be able to converse on the telephone and in person, use hands and fingers to write and type, prepare email messages with attached files, and use personal computers and calculators. The employee will periodically need to lift and/or carry items weighing up to twenty-five pounds.

EEO Statement

The McDonnel Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources.