Talent Specialist

Join a Winning Team!

Patriot Engineering and Environmental is growing and is looking for a Talent Specialist to join our talented and impactful team in Indianapolis office. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, Patriot Engineering and Environmental is an Employee Owned, diverse engineering firm with multiple state locations and presence providing geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing services and consultation to commercial, industrial and governmental clients. This is a great career growth opportunity for the right candidate.

We are seeking a self‑starter Talent Specialist with at least 3 years of experience to join our dynamic HR team. This role offers great exposure to all aspects of HR and operations and is an excellent opportunity for career growth within a thriving organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and personable individual with an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a growing and high‑performing team.

In this role you will work directly with our CHRO, gaining mentorship and insight into strategic HR leadership.

• Build and manage talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Lead college relations initiatives, including job fairs and campus engagement.
• Oversee and enhance our internship program.
• Operate full‑cycle recruiting using platforms such as Handshake, Indeed, and Linked In.
• Coordinate onboarding and training programs for new hires.
• Collaborate on strategic alignment and execution of talent initiatives with leadership.
• Bring fresh ideas to improve recruiting, engagement, and development strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in full‑cycle recruiting, ideally in technical, construction or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in Handshake, Indeed, and Linked In recruiting tools.
• College relations & campus recruiting:
  Experience organizing job fairs, building relationships with career centers, and managing internship programs.
• Onboarding & training coordination:
  Familiarity with creating smooth onboarding experiences and supporting early‑career development.
• Talent pipeline development:
  Proven ability to proactively source and maintain candidate pipelines for hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Comfortable with ATS systems and HR technology platforms. Paycom experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of social recruiting strategies and employer branding.
• Creative thinker:
  Brings fresh ideas for attracting and retaining talent.
• Alignment & execution mindset:
  Understands how recruiting strategies tie into business goals and can execute effectively.
• Project management:
  Ability to manage multiple initiatives (internship program, onboarding, recruiting campaigns) simultaneously.
• Relationship builder:
  Skilled at communication and partnering with hiring managers, colleges, and internal stakeholders.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Patriot offers a strong comprehensive Total Rewards package - in addition to competitive wages, we provide a matching 100% on first 4% 401(k), annual profit sharing, stock ownership, medical ($0 monthly premium Employee only), dental and vision, insurance, life, AD&D, disability, pet and other related insurances, EAP program, funded professional development, vacation and personal time.

Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (“Patriot”) was founded in 1995 to address the engineering and environmental needs of the development and redevelopment community. Today, as an Employee‑Owned firm, our success spans multiple offices serving communities across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and beyond. Over our history, Patriot has built a reputation for excellence in quality of problem solving, deliverables and client service across Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing.

At Patriot, our pride of ownership is evident throughout all our projects. Our One Patriot Core Values of Ethics | Management | Safety |…