Technical Recruiter
🔍 Houston, Texas
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Technical Recruiter will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including requisition and job description development, talent sourcing, candidate screening and evaluation. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to attract, assess, and secure top talent while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and industry regulations.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage end-to-end recruitment process from requisition intake, refining job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer letter creation
Identify and source candidates for open positions from targeted recruiting platforms, applicant tracking systems, direct sourcing, industry / professional organizations, networking, etc.
Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to identify skill gaps and workforce needs, ensuring alignment with Targa’s business needs
Build strong business relationships with the hiring managers to better understand their business
Develop relevant sourcing solutions and provide excellent customer service
Create and submit job requisitions accurately ensuring the job description and essential requirements are aligned with business needs
Create offer letters accurately and timely, ensuring alignment with approved compensation, terms, and company policy requirements
Conduct timely screening of resumes and assist Hiring Managers with pre-screening and recruiting needs throughout the recruitment process
Provide clear, actionable updates to HR team and management
Support continuous improvement of recruiting processes, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Maintain high accuracy of data within the ATS ensuring consistency and compliance
Advise leadership on talent markets, candidate expectations, and effective selection strategies
Partner with hiring teams to set expectations, maintain alignment and drive accountability for timely and effective hiring decisions
Leverage recruitment analytics to identify trends, optimize hiring workflows, and improve candidate experience from application through onboarding
Serve as an ambassador of the organization by effectively communicating Targa’s value to attract high-caliber talent
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR or related field
5+ years recruiting experience
Strong understanding of recruiting Engineering talent across various disciplines including but not limited to: Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Pipeline Engineers, Electrical Engineers etc.
Proven track record of driving recruitment using effective recruiting strategy, on-line resources, networking, and sourcing
Must possess a deadline-oriented and hands-on approach to recruiting with demonstrated ability to achieve recruiting goals in a timely manner
Excellent verbal and written communications, with various levels throughout the organization
Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates to support an effective high-quality recruitment process
Experience managing 3rd party recruiting agencies
Strong attention to detail
Strong customer services skills
Ability to travel as needed (to include overnight trips) to attend recruiting events
Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to work well within a team environment
Regular and reliable attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience recruiting Technical Field Operations, Engineering and Construction in oil & gas/energy industry
Experience with ATS and HRIS systems
Experience leveraging AI tools to assist with recruiting process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.