Bilingual Recruiter - English​/Spanish

Position Summary

The Field Recruiter is responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring qualified field employees for landscaping and construction projects. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a strong, skilled workforce through proactive outreach, field engagement, and consistent communication with project leadership. The recruiter ensures staffing goals are met while maintaining compliance with company standards and state/federal employment laws.

• Partner with operations, superintendents, and project managers to understand current and future labor needs.
• Develop and execute local recruiting strategies to attract skilled laborers, crew leads, foremen, and seasonal workers.
• Maintain a consistent presence in the field — visiting job sites, talking to crews, and identifying potential candidates.
• Manage job postings and online advertising across multiple platforms (Indeed, Craigslist, Zip Recruiter, Facebook, etc.).
• Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates through referrals, walk‑ins, social media, and local networking.
• Partner with community organizations, workforce centers, and trade schools to establish talent pipelines.
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and community workforce initiatives.

• Review resumes and applications; conduct phone screens and in‑person interviews.
• Evaluate candidates for job fit, skill level, and reliability.
• Coordinate interviews with field supervisors and ensure timely follow‑up and feedback.
• Manage pre‑employment testing, background checks, and reference verification.
• Prepare and deliver job offers; ensure pay rates and start dates align with project budgets.

• Coordinate new hire orientations and ensure all pre‑employment documentation is completed accurately.
• Verify I‑9s, work eligibility, and ensure compliance.
• Work with HR and Safety to ensure new hires complete safety training and equipment certifications.
• Assist with issuing uniforms, badges, and PPE for new hires.
• Track seasonal rehires and ensure returning workers meet all compliance and eligibility requirements.

• Conduct regular visits to job sites to monitor staffing levels and gather feedback from supervisors.
• Serve as a field liaison between HR and operations, addressing attendance, performance, and turnover issues.
• Implement retention strategies such as referral programs, recognition incentives, and engagement events.
• Support bilingual communication and assist non‑English‑speaking employees with HR processes when needed.
• Maintain relationships with seasonal workers to ensure successful re‑recruitment during peak seasons.

• Track and report recruiting metrics including time‑to‑fill, cost‑per‑hire, and source effectiveness.
• Analyze turnover data and provide insights to leadership for workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Recommend improvements to recruitment strategies, job postings, and hiring practices.
• Stay current on labor market trends, wage competitiveness, and workforce regulations.

Education: High school diploma or GED required;
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience: 2–4 years of recruiting experience in construction, landscaping, manufacturing, or other field‑based industries.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage with diverse field employees.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruiting systems (ATS, HRIS).
• Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and travel to field sites as needed.

• Combination of office, field, and on‑site environments.
• Travel between project locations and recruiting events.
• Occasional evening or weekend work during seasonal peaks.