Early Careers Recruiter
Overland Park, KS, US
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 107962
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job Summary
Black & Veatch has a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, driven, team-focused Recruiter to join our award-winning Early Careers team. In collaboration with team members and stakeholders, this role centers on sourcing, engaging, and recruiting top talent from specific channels for early careers opportunities. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including key contacts at schools throughout the United States to develop recruiting strategies and execute brand-building, relationship development, and on-campus recruiting event efforts in support of the company’s early career talent needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier universities and target student groups
- Plan and execute on-campus and in-house events for students, including delivering company presentations
- Develop innovative recruitment strategies supported by data-driven insights and in partnership with business partners
- Proactively assess and improve recruitment strategies as part of the department’s continuous improvement strategy
- Source candidates through internet and resume database searches, referrals, former employees/candidates/applicants, cold calling, and ad placements to fill current employment openings
- Conduct phone screens with candidates to determine if position requirements are met, as well organizational fit. Forward top prospects to hiring department for review.
- Ensure hiring manager has quality information for hiring decisions, such as application, resume, transcripts, references, etc.
- Provide a consistent, top-tier experience for all stakeholders, including candidates, hiring managers, college and university partners, and other business stakeholders
- Discusses external market conditions with hiring manager, such as compensation, relocation, etc. to assist in the decision process
- Plan and execute internship program activities as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- 2-4+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a company within engineering or construction industry
- Knowledge of college recruiting best practices, trends, and processes
- A clear, polished communicator with exceptional written and verbal skills
- A team player with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to balance competing priorities with strong follow-through
- Passionate about leveraging data to shape recruiting strategies and decisions
- Eager to understand how campus recruiting impacts the broader business and excited about shaping early talent pipelines
- Willing to travel for recruiting events
Minimum Qualifications
2+ years related HR experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
This position operates from a variety of in-office, home, on-campus and corporate/convention hall work environments, including extensive sitting, standing, keyboarding, screen time and the need to communicate through a variety of platforms.
Hybrid work schedule that offers a balance between working together in person and the flexibility of remote work. Our hybrid work model means you will work three days in the office and two days from another location of your choice.
Salary Plan
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
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