TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER

TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER

West Valley City, UT Job Details $65,000 - $85,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Qualifications LinkedIn OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Employee onboarding Spanish Community outreach programs Employment law Survey design Bachelor's degree in business ATS HR legal compliance English Mid-level Full cycle recruiting DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Bachelor's degree Data management Human Resource Management Social media (candidate sourcing) Survey research Transportation industry recruitment Candidate sourcing Productivity software Human Resources Employee engagement Recruiting event sourcing Onboarding process management Business Communication skills Staffing management Negotiation Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Time management Collaboration with hiring managers Full Job Description Company Overview Crestone Services Group is a leading infrastructure‐services company in the western United States, specializing in telecommunications, power, and other utility infrastructure construction and maintenance. The organization comprises six operating brands across multiple geographic markets, offering construction, engineering, permitting, restoration and maintenance services. Crestone brings scale, safety, and operational excellence to its clients. Position Summary The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment for corporate, field, and skilled-trade positions within a fast-paced utility construction environment. This role partners with operational leaders, project managers, and safety personnel to ensure timely staffing of crews and support roles. The Corporate Recruiter develops effective sourcing strategies, builds strong talent pipelines, and promotes the company's safety-driven culture to attract top talent across the utility construction industry. Duties and Responsibilities Manage full lifecycle recruiting for corporate and field positions, including equipment operators, laborers, foremen, project managers, estimators, safety specialists, installers, and administrative roles. Develop targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill skilled trade positions (e.g., CDL drivers, directional drill operators, linemen, fiber technicians). Build pipelines through job boards, trade schools, social media, industry organizations, and community outreach. Attend and coordinate recruiting at career fairs, hiring events, and local workforce development programs. Partner with construction managers, superintendents, and project leaders to forecast staffing needs and prioritize hiring demands. Design, distribute, and analyze employee engagement surveys, onboarding surveys, and candidate experience surveys. Conduct Stay interviews with employees identified as high performers, critical skill roles, or at-risk of turnover. Track time-to-fill, turnover of new hires, first‑year retention, source effectiveness (job boards, referrals, social media). Identify turnover triggers by reviewing exit interview data, stay interview data, and early‑tenure quits. Collaborate with Safety and Operations teams to ensure candidates understand job requirements, including physical demands, certifications, and safety expectations. Advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and market conditions. Maintain accurate candidate and hiring data within the applicant tracking system (ATS). Ensure all hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, including DOT regulations for CDL-required positions. Deliver an excellent candidate experience from application through onboarding. Communicate job expectations clearly, especially for field-based and physically demanding roles. Represent the company's culture, safety commitment, and growth opportunities consistently. Promote the company as an employer of choice in the utility construction industry. Possess proficiency in using LinkedIn, job boards, social media platforms, and recruitment branding materials. Highlight the company's focus on safety, training programs, and career advancement. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in construction, utilities, energy, or skilled trades. Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish) for field recruiting. Ability to keep pace with a high volume of hiring / recruiting. Familiarity with DOT requirements, safety certifications, and OSHA considerations is a plus. Strong knowledge of ATS systems and recruiting best practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong relationship building and negotiation abilities. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-based industry. Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with workforce planning for construction projects. Knowledge of prevailing wages, and multi-state recruiting. Understanding of construction roles, equipment, and terminology. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus for field recruiting. Working conditions In office. Occasional travel for hiring events, job fairs, or project staffing needs. Comfortable communicating with field crews and working in a safety-focused environment Benefits Health (shared cost) Dental (shared cost) Vision (shared cost) 401k - with match Short-term disability Long-term disability Voluntary benefits Critical Illness Accident Cancer Gap Legal Voluntary Life Basic Life (company paid) EAP (company paid) PTO Holiday Pay If you're seeking an opportunity with a progressive, technology‑driven, and growing company that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and a positive work culture, we encourage you to submit your resume and explore what a career with us could look like. Crestone Services Group, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer.