Talent Acquisition Intern - Inliner

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials-sand, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt product and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Integrity, Safety, Inclusion, Excellence and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and a commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

General Summary

This position is responsible for the division’s hourly craft recruitment efforts to ensure staffing needs are met.

Essential Job Accountabilities

1. Post and maintain job requisitions in Workday and maintain job postings using multiple job boards. 

2. Assist in the field recruitment process to ensure the timely hiring of qualified employees.

3. Continually build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers to ensure the recruitment needs of the field are being met. 

4. Administer a variety of company programs (related to recruitment) such as; relocation, applicant assessments, outside recruiters, background screening, applicant tracking, etc. to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Education (omit degree for intern)

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business admin/management, or equivalent preferred

• (Intern posting) Working toward degree in Human Resource field 

Work Experience (omit for intern)

• 1+ years’ experience in human resources

• Prior recruitment experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the field of human resources

• Ability to maintain confidentiality always

• Excellent consultative and communication skills (written & oral) and ability to interface effectively with all levels of customers (internal and external) and effectively disseminate information

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software quickly

• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources and projects

• Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment

• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct and Core Values

 

Schedule is 40 hours but can be flexible to accommodate classes.