Talent Acquisition Lead

The Talent Acquisition Lead performs the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, recruitment strategy, candidate screening and initial interviews, and candidate flow processes through final dispositioning in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for all positions in assigned area.

• Demonstrated ability to build constructive partnerships with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR leaders to source, screen, and hire best-fit talent for open positions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and leverage industry and professional networks to connect Balfour Beatty with the best talent sources.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively manage a high volume of open positions with the necessary sense of urgency.
• Resourcefulness, resiliency, and a willingness to always learn and share new things.
• Possesses interpersonal savvy and effective verbal communication skills – able to build trust and credibility with hiring managers, business leaders, HR leaders, and potential candidates.
• Possesses organizational savvy – able to influence and work effectively with all levels of management.
• Conscientious attention to detail.
• Possesses professional and clear writing skills with minimal errors.

• Partner with business partners and human resource team to create and post all requisitions including prequalification questions for job postings.
• Proactively search for candidates through resume mining, industry-specific organizations, college events, network searches, partner recruiting sites, and initial phone screens.
• Manage both internal and external applicant flow in the ATS.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand the needs of the organization.
• Conduct kick-off calls with hiring managers prior to posting new job openings and bi-weekly recruiting update calls with hiring managers and HR leaders.
• Identify appropriate posting sites/venues for open positions.

Candidate Experience:

• Manage the candidate experience, including scheduling phone/in-person interviews, and providing timely follow-up at each stage.
• Complete the candidate experience at the appropriate time by dispositioning and notifying applicants who were not offered the role

• Create and distribute Weekly reports for the HR Leadership team and Executive team.
• Ensures the ATS is up to date and accurate—dispositions candidates at each stage based on qualifications, pre-screening responses, interviews, offers, etc.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including ethical behaviors and disciplined execution of our processes.
• Thorough understanding of current laws and legislation; enforces our recruiting procedures with our hiring managers, partner agencies, and applicants to ensure fair and respectful treatment of all candidates.
• Associate's degree in a Human Resources or related field, and/or minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience in a multi-location organization working full life cycle recruiting processes.
• Experience working in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Knowledge of OFCCP, EEOC, and AAP guidelines.
• Experience recruiting in a multi-state, multi-office organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications:
  Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, consultation skills, customer relationship management, strong planning and organizational skills, team leadership, working independently, and self-starter.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• Two years or more of construction industry recruitment experience preferred.

The base compensation range for this role is $100,000 to $130,000 annually.

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beattyoffers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for…