Recruiter (Temporary Position)

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

BKF Engineers is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Recruiter. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our recruitment efforts across various technical and corporate roles, ensuring a smooth candidate experience. NOTE: This is a temporary position, anticipated to last six months in duration.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the full recruitment cycle for temporary and permanent positions
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify urgent hiring needs and recruitment strategies
• Screen resumes and conduct preliminary interviews to assess candidate qualifications
• Coordinate with candidates throughout the hiring process, facilitating communication and setting expectations
• Maintain and update candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Support onboarding of new hires as needed
• Contribute to building and maintaining a talent pipeline for future hiring needs
• Conduct research on job market trends to identify potential sourcing strategies
• Assist in organizing recruitment-related events and career fairs
• Perform other administrative tasks related to recruiting as assigned

• 3+ years of experience in corporate full cycle recruitment required
• Experience with ATS systems, Workable is a plus
• Experience in AEC industry a highly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to connect with candidates and build rapport quickly
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks
• Ocassional tavel to various office locations

Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

• The typical base salary range for this position is $30.00-$40.00 per hour depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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