Maxim Crane Works LLC Looking for Director, Talent Acquisition at Wilder, Idaho Full Time

The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for the broad oversight of talent acquisition activities within Maxim Crane, including sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding; this role will have recruiting responsibilities in addition to leading the function. The Director of Talent Acquisition will be keenly focused on developing and executing a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the growth plans of the organization to fuel the development of talent pipelines for positions at all levels of the organization while maximizing the candidate experience.  This is an incredible opportunity to lead a key function of a large, successful organization.

The Director of Talent Acquisition role is located in Wilder, KY and works onsite. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the talent acquisition team for individual and organizational success.
• Provide professional expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent acquisition process that is required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of external pipelines of top talent.
• Cultivate talent programs, strategies, and tactics to expand Maxim’s reach to meet and surpass our requirements for federal contract compliance.
• Collect, analyze, maintain, and present data gathered to make the best sourcing strategy decisions and demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Collaborate with executive and senior leadership in strategic planning and provide thoughtful input for talent acquisition strategy development and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to all employment laws, regulations, and requirements through the development and execution of talent acquisition policies and processes.
• Foster meaningful relationships across Maxim as well as with key institutions, organizations, and best fit partners to have influence and impact the recruiting process and hiring.
• Create, guide, and present training and education of policies and programs in support of best-in-class talent acquisition programs and processes.
• Effectively manage ATS vendor to ensure organizational needs are being met
• Oversee the effective recruitment of full-time, part-time, temporary, contractual and intern talent and be involved in the activity as needed. Manage full life cycle recruitment (post, source, prescreen, schedule, background, references, offer, onboarding, etc.). Complete hiring process within defined metrics to minimize overall time-to-start. Develop appropriate marketing strategies, define roles and responsibilities of hiring team, and develop service-level agreements to ensure an effective and efficient recruitment lifecycle while minimizing cost-per-hire.

What are the perks?

We are proud to offer day one eligibility for medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and 401(k) plans with company match made every pay period. Maxim has other great offerings including life insurance, AD&D, flex and health savings accounts, wellness programs, critical illness and accident plans, and short-term and long-term disability, plus employee discounts. Additionally, we provide opportunities to expand your skillset and knowledge base.

Why Maxim?

Our work impacts our local communities, helping transform where people live, work and play. You’ll be a part of some of the biggest, most high-profile construction sites across the country and have the opportunity to support our coast-to-coast team across 60 branches in the United States.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively navigate at all levels of the organization.
• Technology savvy, specifically Microsoft Office Suite, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Indeed.
• Highly developed interpersonal, coaching, and negotiation skills.
• Honed presentation skills.
• Exceptional collaboration skills and customer service mindset.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to design and implement effective talent acquisition programs.

Education and Experience:

• 10+ years broad experience in talent acquisition, 5+ years in a strategic talent acquisition role.
• Recent experience creating and executing a strategic talent acquisition process with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Direct experience recruiting in multiple discipline areas and levels, including hiring for nonexempt, exempt and leadership positions; experience in the construction or related industry strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading teams with success.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OFCCP and working with AAP requirements.
• Previous experience in leveraging metrics and producing and presenting reports and findings.
• Experience in all areas of sourcing such as the internet, social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, developing pipelines, as well as conducting open houses and virtual job fairs.
• Experience in working with applicant tracking systems (ATS); strong preference for direct experience sourcing for an ATS and/or involvement in the implementation process.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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