The Recruiter serves as a trusted talent advisor and strategic partner, supporting recruitment efforts across Patterson-UTI business units. This role is responsible for filling job requisitions through established processes and strategies for candidate identification, engagement, and recruitment. Leveraging candidate databases, recruiting technology, and talent market intelligence, this position develops and executes data-driven strategies to deliver successful hiring outcomes that support business needs.
Working closely with HR partners and business leaders, this role identifies and prioritizes staffing needs, coordinates recruitment activities, and develops effective talent acquisition strategies. Combining traditional recruiting methods with innovative approaches to candidate attraction, sourcing, screening, and selection, this position plays an active role in managing candidates throughout the interview and hiring process.
T h is r o le will work und er the d irecti o n o f the Director of Talent Acquisition .
Detailed Description:
• Partner with business leaders, hiring managers, and HR teams to understand staffing needs, anticipate hiring demands, and develop tailored recruiting strategies that align with business needs.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate, technical, and/or field-based positions, ensuring a streamlined and inclusive candidate experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR teams to create and update job descriptions, open job requisitions, and conduct intake meetings to establish position requirements and candidate qualifications.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies utilizing recruiting technology, talent market intelligence, networking, employee referrals, job boards, and targeted recruitment channels to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate active and passive candidates, present qualified candidates to hiring managers, coordinate interviews, and manage candidates throughout the selection process.
• Advise hiring managers on interviewing best practices, competency-based selection, and candidate evaluation to support high-quality hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with HR, Compensation, and hiring managers to determine appropriate compensation packages, negotiate job offers, and prepare and extend offers to selected candidates.
• Maintain accurate applicant and requisition records within the Company's applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring timely candidate disposition and compliance with established processes.
• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers, HR teams, and Talent Acquisition leadership regarding requisition status, candidate progress, and recruiting metrics.
• Develop and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates to support current and anticipated staffing needs, leveraging available recruiting technology, including AI-enabled platforms and digital sourcing tools.
• Act as an ambassador of the Company's employment brand through job postings, social media, career fairs, college recruiting activities, and external partnerships, while supporting inclusive recruiting practices and outreach to diverse talent networks.
• Participate in enterprise recruiting initiatives and collaborate with HR and business leaders to continuously improve recruiting processes, policies, and tools to enable scalable and agile talent acquisition delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements :
• Ability to maintain Company and employee confidentiality, handle sensitive information appropriately, and protect Company proprietary information.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations related to recruiting and hiring.
• Experience managing multiple recruiting assignments, including high-volume and difficult-to-fill positions, across various business units.
• Strong knowledge of modern sourcing strategies, including social platforms, digital recruiting tools, targeted searches, and talent communities.
• Ability to review job descriptions, assess candidate qualifications, and effectively screen and evaluate applicants against position requirements.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC), and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other HR technologies.
• Strong relationship management, communication, and influencing skills to effectively partner with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, candidates, and business leaders.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage a high volume of work, and meet recruiting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to hiring events, job fairs, business locations, and remote operational sites, including occasional overnight travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field of study.
• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, including recruiting for a variety of professional, technical, and/or field-based positions.
• Experience recruiting within the oil and gas industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience developing strategies and leveraging technology solutions to advance recruiting outcomes.
• Experience working in Oracle HCM (ORC) Applicant Tracking System.
Additional Details:
Work is primarily in a climate-controlled / office environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment. Occasional travel to other Company offices and field locations, often in remote locations may be required during normal field operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather), will be expected to properly use designated personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.
**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This role does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
The Recruiter role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle talent acquisition activities across one or more Patterson-UTI affiliated companies. The role partners with hiring managers, regional Human Resources (HR), and business leaders to understand workflow needs, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver a high-quality candidate experience. The Recruiter ensures the timely and effective placement of talent by leveraging technology and relationship-building skills.
This position plays a critical role in strengthening the company’s employer brand and maintaining compliance with all employment laws and company policies. Success in this role requires balancing strategic partnership with hands-on recruiting execution in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.