Talent Acquisition Specialist (Civil Infrastructure)

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team. This is a fully remote position within the United States. This position reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager and is responsible to identify, engage, and secure the best and brightest Infrastructure talent. 

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Manage full cycle recruiting responsibilities to identify, engage, and secure the best and brightest talent in Infrastructure.
• Deliver a high-quality experience for our hiring managers and candidates by facilitating best-in-class sourcing, interview and selection, and onboarding processes.
• Execute customized recruitment strategies that will support our growth. Natural collaborator with cross-functional teams by being a subject matter expert on methodologies for sourcing highly specialized roles.
• Maintain an exceptional record of recruiting accomplishments, be proactive, and thrive in complex matrixed environments.
• Conduct Kick-Off sessions with Hiring Managers efficiently by asking the appropriate questions and gathering detailed information, analyze resumes accurately, and comprehending complex search requirements.
• Create and provide a detailed job posting/description to prospective candidates, including a detailed description of the benefits package, as appropriate.
• Deliver high-quality service to hiring leaders by using various recruitment strategies to fill open requisitions.
• Document and maintain comprehensive notes in our Application Tracking System of skilled candidates to fill a diverse range of requisitions across multiple technical disciplines.
• Collaborate with other Talent Acquisition team members to help them perform their jobs effectively and build strong relationships with team members.
• Build excellent relationships with Hiring Leaders by creating customized strategies, resolving concerns, communicating effectively, and provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct candidate interviews, schedule and coordinate interviews, compose and create offer letters.
• Negotiate offers with candidates and provide feedback to both HR and Hiring Leaders
• Work with talent acquisition team to improve processes, so consistent, quality standard practices and services are provided to all candidates, managers, and HRBPs.
• Present qualified diversity candidates on open roles and ensure awareness of diversity hiring opportunities through networking and recruiting through diverse organizations and groups.
• Assist with employee retention by implementing practices to lessen turnover of new hires. 

What You Will Bring:

• 10+ years of experience recruiting technical professionals.
• 5+ years of experience recruiting Infrastructure professionals (Aviation, Transportation, Survey, Water, Energy, etc).
• Experience in a technical sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition role.
• Working knowledge of and experience with relevant employment legislation and employment trends.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Suite products and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to source, engage and attract high demand candidates.
• Team player who is highly service-oriented, independent, patient, flexible, and calm under pressure
• Proven ability to evaluate and manipulate recruiting tools and strategies and make recommendations to maximize productivity.
• Experience with recruiting globally and understanding the varying dynamics across these different global locations.
• Prior experience recruiting in the Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial (AEG) industry is desired. 
• Exceptional people skills – must be a “people person” and possess a servant leadership attitude. 
• Initiative-taking and self-sufficient in performing Human Resource functions.
• Ability to work in a team environment with associates both on-site and remote.
• Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment.