[Hiring] Operations Coordinator @The State Group

Role Description

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator for State Group Automation, a subsidiary of The State Group Family of Companies, to work remotely.

• Partner with Recruiting and Operations teams to identify, evaluate, and deploy engineering talent across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Conduct final candidate interviews and provide recommendations on technical fit, field readiness, and hiring decisions.
• Support workforce planning by maintaining engineering skills data and forecasting upcoming staffing needs.
• Coordinate cross-border assignments, including TN Visa processes, compliance requirements, and employee mobility logistics.
• Ensure engineers are fully prepared for assignments by coordinating onboarding, documentation, equipment, software, and system access.
• Serve as a key liaison between Recruiting, Operations, IT, and Field Leadership to support staffing priorities and successful project execution.
• Standardize candidate profiles and provide feedback to improve recruiting effectiveness and client presentations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, staffing coordination, workforce planning, or operations within an engineering or technical environment.
• Experience working in industrial controls, automation, or electrical controls, with a strong understanding of controls roles, skill sets, and project requirements required.
• Experience supporting cross-border workforce activities between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; TN Visa experience is preferred.
• Prior experience as a Controls Lead, Project Lead, or similar technical leadership role is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting, HRIS, or workforce management systems.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.
• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• A substantial bonus incentive plan.
• Commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Lasting professional partnerships built on teamwork, integrity, and respect.

Company Description

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology.

Founded in 2005, State Group Automation (SGA) is a leading provider of turnkey automation solutions, specializing in the design, engineering, commissioning, and support of advanced robotic systems. With a team of over 80 engineers and decades of combined experience, SGA delivers smart factory technologies that connect office systems with the plant floor, enabling real-time communication and data-driven decision-making.

Known for our commitment to innovation, client training, and long-term support, SGA helps manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce errors, and stay competitive in an evolving global market.