The Assistant Talent Specialist at Rogers-O'Brien Construction plays a crucial role in supporting high-volume hiring processes. As a key member of the recruiting team, you will engage in reviewing applications, sourcing candidates, and managing communications to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
Working closely with candidates, talent specialists, and hiring managers, you will maintain recruiting systems, coordinate interviews, and prepare offers with diligence and consistency. This position requires a high level of urgency, sound judgment, and follow-through, contributing to the effective growth and development of Rogers-O'Brien Construction's workforce.
Skills & QualificationStrong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with candidates and team members
Proven ability in calendar management to handle complex scheduling and coordination tasks
Experience with applicant tracking systems to manage candidate records and streamline recruiting operations
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for data management and analysis
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and candidate information
Growth mindset eager to learn full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition responsibilities
Collaboration skills to work effectively within a team and adjust to changing hiring priorities
Confidentiality in handling sensitive candidate and employee information
Review applications and resumes for various positions, focusing on entry-level and hourly roles, to identify suitable candidates
Proactively source candidates through platforms like LinkedIn and job boards, expanding the candidate pool and ensuring a diverse range of applicants
Conduct initial phone screens to assess candidates' qualifications and alignment with job requirements, ensuring only the best candidates proceed
Manage candidate information within the applicant tracking system, maintaining accurate records for smooth process flow
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to align on priorities, share candidate insights, and ensure timely progress in the recruitment process
Coordinate interviews, handling complex schedules, candidate travel, and any changes to ensure a positive candidate experience
Prepare and distribute offer letters, confirming all necessary details and approvals to finalize candidate acceptance
Identify opportunities for process improvements in recruiting and selection to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Skills Required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Calendar management experience for complex scheduling and coordination
- Experience with applicant tracking systems
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to learn full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition responsibilities
- Ability to collaborate and adapt to changing hiring priorities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive candidate and employee information
What We Do
Rogers-O’Brien has firmly established itself as Texas’ Premier Builder by providing a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services from our Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio offices. Our unique approach consistently delivers high quality buildings in a variety of market sectors ranging from corporate, healthcare, education, worship, industrial and retail just to name a few. Ethics and integrity serve as the cornerstones for everything we do, and the adherence to these values has earned us a solid reputation in becoming a contractor of choice with our employees and clients. The strength of our company comes from our people. We surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do. We are family and treat each other with respect.
Why Work With Us
The marketing team at RO has a clear purpose: to inspire growth with creativity and enthusiasm to uniquely impact others as ambassadors of the RO brand. We are creative. We work hard. We are a collaborative team, and we know how to have fun along the way.








