Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Concord, CA; Boise, ID; Amarillo, TX; and Salt Lake City, UT.
As a recruiter at Harder Mechanical, you will oversee with sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews for positions across multiple departments, including safety, quality control, CAD/VDC, and other areas as needed. Serving as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, you will partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, identify qualified candidates, coordinate interviews, and support hiring decisions. You will be responsible for creating a positive, engaging, and professional candidate experience while ensuring clear and timely communication at every stage.
In addition to recruitment, you will support new hire onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee and a consistent, welcoming experience across Harder's offices and jobsites.
This position is based on site at the company headquarters in Portland, OR.
What you'll be doing:
You will be responsible for managing the entire recruitment process for assigned positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding support.
Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, opening and maintaining positions and candidate workflow
Manage your assigned open positions in applicant tracking system (JazzHR)
Proactive and efficient scheduling of candidate phone screening and onsite interviews
Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and identify qualified candidates
Update candidate records and job postings in recruiting systems and provide follow-up correspondence to candidates on their status
Provide candidates with a welcoming, professional, and organized interview experience that reflects the company's values and culture
Partner with hiring managers to forecast future needs and build a pipeline of potential candidates
Write and extend offers with selected candidates
Transition an excellent candidate experience into an excellent New Hire experience by helping candidates through the offer stage and the New Hire Onboarding process
Participate in other recruiting activities as needed such as university career fairs, job fairs, etc.
Identify opportunities for improving candidate experience, scheduling efficiency, and onboarding
What you will need to be successful in this role:
3+ years of experience as an in-house recruiter (as opposed to recruiting for a staffing firm), preferably in the architectural, engineering, or construction industry
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases (we currently use JazzHR)
Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage their time independently
Customer-service approach with both Hiring Managers and Candidates
Ability to effectively communicate with hiring managers, keeping them updated and on track
Empathetic understanding of the candidate process
Commitment to handling confidential information with utmost security, including compensation details and candidate information
Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
Profit sharing
Discretionary annual bonus
Paid vacation and holidays
Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
Team environment that promotes individual growth
This position is salaried and reports to the Director of People & Culture.
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