Corporate Recruiter

APIC Solutions, LLC is seeking a Corporate Recruiter to strengthen its Albuquerque talent pipeline. This onsite role focuses on the front end of talent acquisition, building candidate pools and delivering high-quality candidates to hiring managers across APIC locations.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and execute sourcing strategies for each open requisition, selecting channels, messaging, and outreach approaches based on role type, market conditions, and urgency.
• Identify, engage, and attract top talent through active sourcing, networking, cold outreach, and social platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and other channels.
• Build and maintain robust pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future openings, including hard-to-fill and licensed trade positions.
• Proactively develop recruiting plans and strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Foster long-lasting relationships with past applicants and potential candidates for future job openings.
• Stay current on industry trends, innovative recruiting techniques, salary benchmarks, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments including screening calls, structured interviews, and reference checks.
• Apply independent judgment to evaluate candidates against standard and priority role criteria, including license verification, FLSA classification implications, and skills scarcity factors.
• Provide shortlists of qualified candidates to hiring managers with written summaries, screening notes, and independent hiring recommendations.
• Accurately document candidate evaluations, disposition rationale, and pipeline status in the ATS.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and company culture.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers on candidate market conditions, realistic timelines, compensation benchmarks, and sourcing challenges.
• Assist with providing guidance and support to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing and candidate selection.
• Coordinate with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator for interview scheduling and candidate follow-through.
• Negotiate offers and manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator on offer letter preparation and pre-employment coordination.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with employment labor laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Function as a resource to new hires during the onboarding transition as needed.
• Independently manage and prioritize an active pipeline across all open requisitions, balancing business urgency, role classification, and time-to-fill targets.
• Coordinate with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator to craft and post job advertisements for all positions.
• Monitor key recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, time-to-hire, and source of hire; provide regular pipeline updates to the Director of Human Resources.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the ATS in coordination with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
• Represent APIC Solutions professionally at job fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities.
• Exercise discretion in how APIC is positioned in the candidate market, including messaging, compensation framing, and employer value proposition.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify future hiring needs and build proactive talent pipelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of full-cycle recruiting or dedicated sourcing experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or HR Certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP).
• At least 3 years working as a recruiter in construction or trades strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently source and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, and other platforms.
• Proven experience managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Experience making independent candidate assessments and hiring recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Direct experience with HRIS or HRMS; familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Knowledge of labor legislation and applicable state and federal employment law.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong sales skills with the ability to effectively promote the company and job opportunities to potential candidates.
• Ability to build rapport with candidates at all levels.
• Self-directed and results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and personal accountability.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the position.

Technologies

• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• HRIS
• HRMS
• ATS
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Compensation

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year DOE, plus recruiting commission.

Work Location

Onsite in Albuquerque, NM