BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Sr. Recruiter is responsible for full-cycle recruitment process for salaried roles at Astec and serve as the driving force in sourcing, finding, and helping to select exceptional talent. You must be able to successfully manage recruitment for a full slate of openings across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Human Resources, and other disciplines. There will be constant engagement with hiring managers across the organization, and you must be skilled at building as well as maintaining relationships with your internal customers and candidates. This role offers a unique blend of strategic planning, hands-on recruiting, and relationship-building with a focus on delivering excellence at every stage of the candidate journey.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Sourcing: Identify and find top talent through innovative sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking events, and niche industry platforms.

·       Business Partner Collaboration: Work closely with hiring managers and HR Managers to understand their talent needs and develop recruitment strategies aligned with company goals.

·       Candidate Evaluation: Lead comprehensive intake meetings and conduct interviews to assess candidate skills and ensure the best talent is selected.

• Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy: Champion initiatives to build diverse candidate pipelines and promote inclusive hiring practices.

·       Data-Driven Insights: Use recruitment metrics to refine strategies, measure success, and make data-backed recommendations for improvement.

·       Enhance Employer Branding: Position the company as an employer of choice by showcasing our commitment to innovation, excellence, and diversity.

·       Deliver Exceptional Candidate Experiences: Ensure every interaction is positive, from the first conversation to the onboarding process.

·       Recruiting KPI and Goal Management: Base pay plus Performance-Based Commission that reward your recruitment successes.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Guaranteed Base Salary for stability and peace of mind.
• Performance-Based Commission Opportunities that reward your recruitment successes.
• Limited travel (10%).

Education & Experience:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.

·       5+ years of professional recruiting experience preferred.

Core Skills:

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and common recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards).

·       Understand talent needs and develop recruitment strategies aligned with company goals.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

Technology and Analytics:

• Competency in HRIS, ATS, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience leveraging data to advise recruitment strategies.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

·       Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

·       Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

·       Respect for all individuals

·       Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

·       Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: 10% travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment.  Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.