Recruiting Coordinator

Recruiting Coordinator

State Utility Contractors, Inc. | Monroe, NC

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person
Reports To: Recruiting Manager

Position Overview

State Utility Contractors, Inc., a leading utility contractor in the Southeast, is seeking an organized, motivated, and outgoing Recruiting Coordinator to join our growing team in Monroe, NC.

As a 100% employee-owned company, State Utility Contractors has been building critical water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the Carolinas for more than 40 years.

The Recruiting Coordinator will work directly with the Recruiting Manager to support the company's recruiting efforts and, including candidate sourcing, resume screening, applicant communications, interview coordination, and recruiting outreach initiatives.

This position offers a combination of office-based recruiting responsibilities and opportunities to represent State Utility Contractors at college career fairs, technical schools, high schools, and other workforce development events.

The ideal candidate is personable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and enjoys connecting people with career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Recruitment

• Review and screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates for open positions.
• Proactively source potential candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, online job boards, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications, experience, and interest in available positions.
• Communicate with applicants regarding job opportunities, application status, and next steps in the hiring process.
• Assist with posting, updating, and managing job advertisements across recruiting platforms.
• Maintain accurate candidate information and recruiting activity within the company's Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Career Fairs & Recruiting Outreach

• Represent State Utility Contractors at college career fairs, technical school events, high school outreach programs, and industry recruiting events.
• Assist the Recruiting Manager with developing relationships with colleges, universities, community colleges, and workforce development organizations.
• Engage with students and prospective candidates to promote career opportunities within the construction industry.
• Assist with planning and coordinating recruiting events, campus visits, and classroom presentations.
• Support the company's summer internship recruiting efforts, including candidate outreach, application screening, and interview coordination.

Recruiting Administration & Support

• Help maintain organized candidate pipelines, recruiting contacts, and applicant records.
• Assist with recruiting-related social media posts, job advertisements, and promotional materials.
• Help identify creative recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Provide administrative and scheduling support to the Recruiting Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recruiting, human resources, customer service, or administrative coordination preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Comfortable speaking with applicants, students, educators, and company leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Indeed, LinkedIn, or applicant tracking systems is a plus.
• Outgoing, professional, and comfortable representing the company at recruiting events.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel periodically throughout North Carolina and South Carolina for recruiting and outreach events.

Construction industry experience is not required. We are looking for someone with strong people skills, a willingness to learn, and an interest in helping build the next generation of construction professionals.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

State Utility Contractors offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% employee-owned company
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Join Our Team

At State Utility Contractors, recruiting is about more than filling positions. It's about building relationships, creating career opportunities, and helping our employee-owned company continue to grow.

If you enjoy working with people, building connections, and making a difference in someone's career, we encourage you to apply.

Become an employee-owner at State Utility Contractors!

State Utility Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.