Position: Business & Talent Development Coordinator

Location: Nashville, TN

Yates is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top of class organization, Yates is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety; instills integrity in all aspects of their lives, are passionate about what they do, and committed to providing value to our clients.

Requirements:

• Experience in Administrative, Education, Corporate Training, or Human Resource background
• Experience working with personnel and confidential information
• Computer Skills – excellent computer skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, CDM, Adobe Acrobat and other specific applications.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, clients, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Must be a forward thinker with good preplanning skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Effective in a team environment and adaptable.
• Organizational skills required.
• Two (2) – four (4) years of Administrative Experience preferably in the commercial construction field
• Associate degree in business is preferred. High School diploma (or equivalent) is required.

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for the paperwork, training, and onboarding of new hires
• Launching background/drug testing and request technology
• Communications with hiring managers and first day schedule for new hires
• Assisting in scheduling, organizing accommodations, charges, and paperwork for Career Fairs and Internship program
• Coordinating Corporate Initiatives and Training Goals such as OSHA-30, Healthcheck 360, and open enrollment
• Division Initiatives & Administrative Assistance
• Maintains schedules, correspondence, and logs receipts for Director
• Shares Employee Engagement Committee responsibilities with Office Manager

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools or equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.