31.25-40.86 per hour | 200 Bendix Road, Suite 250, Virginia Beach, VA, USA | Hourly | Full Time
RQ Construction, LLC, (a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPR Construction) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist eager to support our selection activities in the Talent Acquisition Department. This position plays a critical role in the external candidate experience and leadership in his/her assigned role to promote a smooth and efficient recruiting and hiring process, no matter the geographic location of hire.
Our TA team works hard to bring on new team members in every discipline of the company - from administrative support, to construction trade expertise, to project management, and beyond - in an effort to live out our Mission, Vision, and Values. As a federal contractor, our TA team understands our obligations to our primary client (the Department of Defense) and works hard to ensure we maintain compliance, while simultaneously bringing on great new team members.
Our Talent Acquisition Specialist will, along support from the TA Team and direction of Hiring Managers, source, screen, recruit, interview, and assist in placing new team members within the organization, in support of our Mission, Vision, and Values. Placing new team members at RQ will require an understanding of our business and our values, ensuring the two are driven to alignment prior to hire. Work can be done remotely in support of multiple time zones (including, but not limited to, ATD, EDT, CST, MST, and PST). Flexible work arrangements will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who live within a reasonable driving distance (60 miles or less) of one of our offices. If you are interested in joining our team to support our efforts, we would like to get to know you.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
A high school education is that minimum education level required. College courses or completed Bachelor's degree preferred.
Two or more years' experience in Talent Acquisition required. Internal Talent Acquisition/recruiting experience preferred but can include a mix of agency as well as corporate internal recruiting.
Construction and industry related knowledge to assist in technical recruiting preferred.
Computer literacy (MS Office 365, etc.) required.
Specific ATS software literacy and customization required.
Familiarity with video conferencing platforms required (MS Teams, Zoom).
Travel to events or locations may be required.
COMPANY PROFILE: RQC, LLC is a full service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is 'to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders. The firm offers a variety of services including construction, architectural design, interior design, trade services, virtual design and construction, and LEED/sustainable design management for projects ranging from $30M to over $200M. RQ's experience includes projects throughout the nation including California, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, as well as internationally as U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Puerto Rico. The success of this company has been built on three pillars: Quality, Integrity, and Leadership. Our employees work hard as a team, thrive on innovation and remain committed to being the first choice of our clients as well as all other stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).