Recruiting & Retention Specialist
On-siteCharleston, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Manage full-cycle recruiting for field, skilled-trade, and professional positions by sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating onboarding. Partner with operations leaders to forecast staffing needs, build talent pipelines through direct outreach and trade schools, and conduct structured interviews that set realistic expectations. Coordinate 30-, 90-, and 365-day new-hire check-ins, support stay interviews and exit feedback, and analyze turnover trends to drive retention initiatives. Maintain accurate ATS and HRIS records while representing Banks Construction at industry events to strengthen our employment brand in the construction market.
Required Qualifications
- Three to five years of high-volume, full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting new-hire retention, employee engagement, workforce stability, or turnover-reduction efforts
- Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HR information systems, recruiting reports, and hiring data
- Ability to analyze hiring and retention trends and turn findings into clear recommendations and follow-up actions
- Strong interviewing, communication, relationship-building, organization, and follow-through skills
- Comfort working with field and operational teams and adapting your schedule for early-morning needs, recruiting events, or field visits
- Commitment to our core values: Safety, Integrity, Team, and Excellence
Desired Qualifications
- Experience recruiting in construction, heavy civil/highway, skilled trades, industrial, manufacturing, transportation, or a similar workforce environment
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