Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for high-volume skilled trades, construction, technical, and field operations positions.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and operational leadership to understand staffing needs, hiring priorities, and position requirements.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates in competitive skilled labor markets.
• Recruit across positions such as Electricians, HVAC Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Construction Supervisors, Field Technicians, and other skilled trades professionals.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines to support immediate hiring needs and anticipated workforce growth.
• Serve as a trusted recruiting partner by providing hiring managers with market insights, candidate availability, and hiring recommendations.
• Manage multiple open positions simultaneously while maintaining recruiting quality, responsiveness, and a positive candidate experience.
• Support recruiting process improvements, hiring initiatives, and the continued development of a growing Talent Acquisition function.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to understand position requirements, hiring timelines, and candidate qualifications.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, industry networks, and direct outreach.
• Screen and evaluate candidates based on technical experience, certifications, relevant industry background, and overall qualifications.
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and facilitate timely hiring decisions.
• Maintain consistent communication with hiring managers regarding candidate pipelines, recruiting progress, and market conditions.
• Manage high-volume recruiting activity while maintaining accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Build relationships with passive candidates and develop talent pipelines for recurring hiring needs.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leadership and team members to improve recruiting efficiency and support organizational growth.

Preferred Experience and Attributes

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within construction, skilled trades, industrial, facilities operations, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success managing high-volume recruiting and multiple open positions simultaneously.
• Strong experience sourcing and recruiting skilled trades, technical, and field-based professionals.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, operational leaders, and senior stakeholders.
• Polished, professional communication style with strong relationship-building and consultative recruiting skills.
• Strong direct sourcing capabilities and experience engaging candidates in competitive labor markets.
• Experience working within a growing or evolving Talent Acquisition organization is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruiting technologies.
• Proactive, adaptable, and team-oriented approach with the ability to contribute immediately and support continued organizational growth.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.