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Cajun Industries, LLC

Craft Recruiter

Cajun Industries, LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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Overview The Recruiter will take direction from the Manager of Recruiting and develop full-cycle recruiting strategies in support of organizational objectives. Perform day-to-day recruiting activities associated with sourcing, coordinating, screening, qualifying, interviewing, handling offers, and hiring candidates for open positions. Assist with all recruiting-related processes that will take new hires up to their first day and ensure a smooth transition into HR related onboarding. Will take other strategic direction from the Recruiting Manager as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting with internal and external relationships tied to Cajun Industries' recruiting efforts

Work with Recruiting Manager in associated support activities such as organizing resumes, making calls, setting up interviews, performing associated data entry and recordkeeping work, pre‑qualification activities, setting up testing and screenings, tracking candidate status in Cajun’s CMTS program, referrals, etc.

Work with the Recruiting Manager and team to stay abreast of organizational hiring needs

Have knowledge and understanding of job descriptions for all Cajun crafts and work with managers to maintain and update these as necessary

Evaluate possible recruiting sources toward finding and attracting suitable, qualified candidates that fit the Cajun Industries culture

Actively source and recruit candidates through the appropriate methods – advertising, recruiters, job sites, career fairs, professional networks, social media, referrals, etc.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with professional, industry, and social networks to source qualified candidates

Review and analyze resumes, applications, and qualifications to determine suitability

Actively pre‑screen candidates

Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with the hiring managers, and participate as necessary and/or where a recruiter can add value

Inform all candidates about Cajun Industries and the open position by selling Cajun features, advantages, and benefits to candidates throughout the process as may be appropriate

Brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews

Conduct and verify references

Conduct and/or oversee pre‑employment testing – technical and non‑technical

Serve as the primary point person in the communications with candidates

Provide regular updates and feedback to the Recruiting Manager

Manage and update the applicant tracking system

Monitor, evaluate, and report on recruiting metrics to the Recruiting Manager

Maintain awareness of local market trends and competitor activity

Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or recruiting‑related field is preferred; experience in lieu of degree will be considered

Two to five years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in an industrial / construction setting is preferable

Professional certification in HR is a plus

Must be familiar with heavy industrial construction crafts

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to source, attract, screen, and interview candidates with technical backgrounds

Computer literacy

Stellar phone skills

Planning and organization

Skilled behavioral interviewer with the ability to conduct different types of interviews

Creative problem solver

Sound judgment and decision making

Flexible and adaptable

Team player

Sharp negotiation skills

Consultative approach

Confidentiality

Energetic, self‑motivated & persistent

Goal and results driven

Ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment

Positive attitude

Physical Requirements

Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

Regularly required to talk or hear

Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms

Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms

Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feel

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Will need to be able to perform sedentary work

Mental Requirements

Must have the ability to direct others and communicate effectively with other management/ supervision

Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy

Ability to use math/complete calculations

Must be able to concentrate amid distractions and remember details

Ability to use computer, keyboard, telephone and other office devices

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