Technical Recruiter

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have a Technical Recruiter opportunity in our Eden Prairie office. This role is critical in driving talent acquisition efforts to support the organization's technical and cultural needs. This position partners closely with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, align recruitment strategies, and ensure a seamless hiring process. The recruiter will build relationships with both internal stakeholders and external talent pools, employing innovative and effective sourcing techniques to attract top candidates. The role involves full-cycle recruitment, from job posting to onboarding, while maintaining compliance with employment laws and fostering a positive candidate experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and nurture manager relationships to effectively understand postings
• Recruit talent that aligns with the mangers' visions of technical and cultural match
• Guide managers through the hiring process and recommend solutions for recruiting challenges
• Post positions to our career site as well as outside recruitment options
• Recruit passive candidates through variety of channels (i.e. LinkedIn, Indeed, Universities, Professional Associations, Personal and Professional Networks)
• Support the development and maintenance of a system to identify current and future talent pipelines
• Research current trends and seek market intelligence to gain competitive edge in attraction, assessment and sourcing methods
• Utilize ATS to manage applicant flow
• Assist managers in evaluation of candidates to include, but not limited to, pre-screening, references checks and candidate follow-up.
• Communicate with interviewed candidates as they flow through the process
• Attend career fairs to support recruitment efforts
• Build employer brand through educating candidates about W-M
• Ensure compliance with company and governmental regulations such as OFCCP, EEO and DOL
• Perform additional human resource activities that promote a positive candidate and employee experience
• Responsible for understanding, staying updated on, and abiding by the Employee Handbook as written

All areas of responsibility listed above are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate with candidates and WM staff at all levels
• Internet and social media savvy
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to "think outside the box" and exercise independent judgment for improvement of staffing services
• Knowledge of current state and federal law that may affect policies and procedures
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage sensitive and confidential matters such as personnel relations, organizational changes, and protection of information, data and files
• Understanding of general HR policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems (e.g. UKG)
• Confident presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting/sourcing experience in a professional recruiting role
• Experience working in a highly technical engineering-based, multi-site engineering organization preferred
• Agency staffing experience is strongly preferred
• Experience utilizing and managing an Applicant Tracking System, preferably UltiPro
• Additional HR training is a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Work:
  
  
  
  • Office desk/cubicle environment
  • Extensive computer use
  • Occasional Control Panel powered checkouts in panel shops or customer site
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
  
  
  
  

Our People

• Empowered Individuals - Employee owned, we are able to hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions
• Rewarded & Motivated - Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated
• Positive Attitudes - Dedicated experts are committed in the long-run and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your project
• Knowledgeable - Recognized industry experts reinforced with ongoing training remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D * Long Term Disability * Voluntary Short Term Disability * Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Health Savings Account * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement * Referral Bonus Program * 401(k)/Profit Sharing * 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) * Employee Assistance Program * Will Preparation Resources * Worldwide Travel Assistance

Salary range is $75,000 to $90,000 annually depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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