Hiring Manager

Application Instructions

SPS New England, Inc., one of the leading heavy highway contractors in New England, is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform duties on Bridge and Highway construction projects.

Since 1984, SPS has been helping to rebuild New England’s infrastructure. Wherever you drive throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, there’s a good chance you will travel down a road or over a bridge built by SPS New England.

Position Description

Job Summary:

A Construction company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hiring Manager to join our dynamic construction company. As a Hiring Manager, you will play a pivotal role in attracting, assessing, and selecting top talent to drive our company’s growth and success. Your expertise in recruitment, construction industry knowledge, and exceptional communication skills will be instrumental in ensuring we have a competent and dedicated workforce.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for various positions within the construction company.

2. Collaborate with department heads and project managers to understand their hiring needs and create comprehensive job descriptions.

3. Source potential candidates through online job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and other relevant channels.

4. Conduct thorough candidate screenings, including resume reviews, phone screenings, and in-person interviews, to evaluate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.

5. Coordinate and schedule interviews, assessments, and reference checks while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

6. Collaborate with hiring teams to evaluate and compare candidates, provide feedback, and make well-informed hiring decisions.

7. Stay updated on industry trends, recruitment best practices, and labor market conditions to proactively adjust recruitment strategies and attract top talent.

8. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and industry organizations to expand the talent pool.

9. Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements throughout the recruitment process.

10. Continuously improve recruitment processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan):

SPS is an employee-owned company.  We are proud to offer eligible employees the opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).  Employee-owners benefit from the success of the company and play a critical role in fostering an ownership culture within the organization, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement, and commitment to long-term success.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including participation in the ESOP for eligible employees, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth within our expanding organization.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

2. Proven experience as a Hiring Manager or in a similar role within the construction industry.

3. Deep understanding of construction industry job roles, skills, and requirements.

4. Familiarity with recruitment software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

5. Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

6. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage with diverse candidates.

7. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on finding the right fit for each role.

8. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.

9. Proactive and self-motivated, with a results-driven mindset.

10. High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of SPS New England, Inc. to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. It is also the policy of SPS New England, Inc. to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, fringe benefits or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, on the job training, classification, and referral, at all levels of employment. Consistent with these obligations, SPS New England, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Employees and applicants of SPS New England, Inc. will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

SPS New England, Inc. is seeking minority and female employees, and all employees are encouraged to recruit minority and females as well.