Recruiter (Req # : 1187)

Peckham Industries

Location : Albany, NY

Pay Range : $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Salary Interval : Full Time

Description : Application Instructions

About Us :

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “ family by choice ” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast / prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Position Description

Job Summary :

As a Recruiter, you will play a key role in driving Peckham Industries’ talent acquisition efforts, primarily supporting our Shaftsbury, Vermont location while expanding to cover hiring needs across New York and the broader New England region.

You’ll partner closely with hiring managers and HR leaders to identify, attract, and hire top talent that strengthens our teams and supports our continued growth. This role requires initiative, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization. It’s an excellent opportunity to take ownership of impactful recruiting projects and contribute to a company with a strong sense of purpose and community.

Essential Functions :

• Committed to serve. Build and maintain trusted relationships with hiring managers by understanding their staffing needs, creating and posting job descriptions, and aligning recruiting strategies with company goals.
• Assist hiring managers in creating, reviewing, and publishing job descriptions on relevant channels to attract suitable candidates. Understand their staffing needs, provide guidance on candidate profiles, and align recruitment strategies with company goals.
• Determined. Leverage external networks and professional relationships to source and develop a robust, diverse talent pipeline, including engagement in job fairs, outreach to educational institutions such as universities and vocational schools, and collaboration with relevant organizations.
• Efficiency. Utilize our applicant tracking system (ATS) to review and screen applications, schedule interviews (phone, Teams, and on-site), and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring teams. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely follow-up at every stage of the process.
• Respect and engage. Provide direction to the hiring team including appropriate interview training and timely decision making when identifying finalist candidates and making offers.
• Assist in evaluating and determining compensation packages in alignment with company standards and market trends. Prepare and extend offer letters with accuracy and care.
• Ownership and caring. Deliver exceptional customer service to all candidates, ensuring a positive hiring experience. Focus on diversity, community engagement, and streamlined processes to meet compliance and company standards.
• Measurement. Assist in creating detailed and summarized reports for management, providing valuable insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making processes.
• Communicate. Present recruitment metrics, market trends, and hiring recommendations to leadership, HR, and operational teams in a clear, concise, and visually engaging manner, and participate in delivering presentations during new employee orientation to help onboard and engage new team members.
• Innovate. Stay abreast of current talent acquisition strategies and approaches relevant to the industry and talent, and to adapt hiring practices to present a best in class candidate experience and position Peckham Industries to be an employer of choice.

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education and Experience :

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel :

During the initial training period, this position requires in-person visits to our Shaftsbury, VT location as well as our corporate office in Brewster, NY. Following training, travelling to the Shaftsbury, VT site once per week will be required for an indefinite period of time. Overall, this position requires up to 25% travel to support hiring efforts and business needs across New York and New England. Travel reimbursement will be provided.

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

A hybrid working arrangement may be considered based on business needs and candidate location. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, and is primarily sedentary. The ability to sit at a desk, as well as occasional walking, bending, or standing, is required.

Values :

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work : corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact Recruitment@peckham.com.

Compensation details : 60000-70000 Yearly Salary

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