Talent Acquisition Specialist- Skilled Trades

***This position is fully remote, with a strong preference for candidates located in Nevada and Utah.***The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in supporting organizational growth by partnering with hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire top talent for both non-exempt and exempt positions, with a particular focus on skilled trades recruitment. This individual will build strong relationships with operational leaders, develop innovative sourcing strategies, manage candidate pipelines, and provide guidance on recruitment best practices throughout the hiring process. The ideal candidate is a proactive talent acquisition professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at identifying passive and active candidates, and is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for both hiring managers and applicants.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the TA Specialist will build relationships with department managers, introduce creative and innovative opportunities for sourcing candidates for non-exempt and exempt level positions, and educate partners on the process, procedures, and best practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Implement and execute recruitment strategies focused on skilled trades recruitment.
• Maintains job posting systems in coordination with manager including: 
  • Initial posting of job openings, post review of management
  • Review of candidates
  • Distribution of candidates, as assigned
  • Coordination of interview schedules between interviewer and interviewee.
• Recruit and source passive and active candidates through social media marketing, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, phone, and monitoring job posting pipelines.
• Build a diverse and multi-skilled talent pipeline to support growth and sustain field operations.
• Utilizing Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) to support recruitment and database maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with managers and candidates at all stages of the process, inclusive of facilitating employment offers, yielding acceptances.
• Ensure timely interviewing practices are being achieved; attend and take part in interviews as necessary and requested.
• Follow Talent Acquisition processes, set forth by the manager. Recommend or suggest improvements to processes for organizational and departmental success.
• Aid in general organization, execution, and communication of the pre-employment procedures.
• Represent organization at approved career fairs and job fairs as required.
• Keep apprised and updated on local, state, and national rules, rules and regulations surrounding talent acquisition, recruitment, and in general labor laws.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High school Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or similar; preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• Two or more years of experience recruiting passive and active candidates in a human resources or staffing agency environment is required.  
• Two or more years of experience recruiting for skilled trades positions strongly preferred.  
• Critical evaluation skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment required.  
• Fire protection industry knowledge is a plus.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• 2 years Oracle or other ATS experience, preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. 
• Must be able to comply with SFPH’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Occasional travel required, up to 20%.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others.  Office settings are mild to moderate temperatures.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!  

Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.  Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states. 

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

Benefits

Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity 
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.