Recruiter

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
 
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.  Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. 

REPORTS TO: Recruitment Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize & support internal and external recruitment efforts to attract diverse talent to meet the various staffing goals across all levels within multiple departments.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and partner with Hiring Managers
• Work closely with Hiring Managers to ensure complete understanding of company/department structure and hiring needs to maximize effectiveness of recruitment process.
• Regular follow up with the respective Hiring Managers and candidates to ensure timeliness of recruitment process
• Develop and implement search strategies that include intranet, social media, job boards and vendor relationships to attract active and passive candidates.
• Review applications submitted ensuring candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria discussing opportunities and alternative career paths with employee candidates when required.
• Provide instruction on Recruitment/Internal Promotion Processes and  interviewing guidelines to Hiring Managers
• Administer the required testing processes to candidates
• Presentation of pre-screened, qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Develop customized pre-screening and interview skill and behavioral based questions and evaluation forms for each requisitioned position.
• Coordinate interview schedules including travel arrangements when necessary, with hiring managers and candidates. Provide instruction on interviewing guidelines and techniques to Hiring Managers
• Collaborate with interview team to gather and share feedback on candidates and participate in final hiring decisions
• Initiate the onboarding process of candidates selected for hire, including preparation and extension of offer packages, conducting background screenings, scheduling of drug screening, fit for duty exams and orientation.
• Initiate the promotion/transfer process of candidates selected, including preparation and extension of internal offer packages, and ccompletion and submittal of Employee Change of Status forms
• Provide timely application status feedback and career pathing to all internal candidates.
• Assure internal promotions occur with minimal disruption to business flow by coordinating with Hiring managers to arrange transition dates.
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data in the applicant tracking system.
• Maintain current knowledge of supply and demand trends of skills and talent required to sustain Austal’s hiring demands
• Attend seminars, webinars, and other presentations to maintain current knowledge of changes in laws and other information applicable to compliant federal contractor recruitment.
• Actively participate in all staffing related activities and engage in cross functional projects
• Develop and execute a personal time management plan

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Professional Support

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource or related field required; OR equivalent work experience
• 0-2 years’ experience in Human Resources
• Experience recruiting for Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, and other professional and technical positions preferred. 
• Must be self-directed, able to multi-task, and independently prioritize. 
• Must have demonstrated ability utilizing multiple recruiting resources, including internet sourcing, social e-networking, targeted business groups, agencies, job fairs, publication advertising, etc.  
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook, HRIS Systems and Internet usage required. 
• Experience in Employee Relations preferred. 
• Experience with Workday HRIS system preferred
• Working knowledge of AAP, EEO and OFCCP guidelines as they pertain to Government Contractors preferred
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality-required

Production

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource or related field required; OR equivalent work experience
• 0-2 years’ experience in Human Resources
• Technical knowledge of Shipbuilding production roles
• Must be self-directed, able to multi-task, and independently prioritize. 
• Must have demonstrated ability utilizing multiple recruiting resources, including internet sourcing, social e-networking, job boards, targeted business groups, agencies, job fairs, publication advertising, etc.  
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook, and Internet usage required. 
• Experience with Workday HRIS system preferred
• Working knowledge of AAP, EEO and OFCCP guidelines as they pertain to government contracting preferred.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality-required

TOOLS: None

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and to select best qualified candidates for hire and promotion.

LIASES WITH: All departments, internal and external candidates, staffing agencies, and area organizations

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

  Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check