Construction Talent Acquisition Strategist

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to partner with operations and business leaders across our construction divisions, attracting and hiring top talent to drive project success and culture.

The ideal candidate will have seven-plus years in construction recruiting, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to build proactive sourcing and employer branding strategies, with willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, or related field with at least seven years of work experience.
• Strong construction recruitment experience preferred.
• Proven success partnering with executives and field leaders to fill complex roles.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate workforce needs into talent strategies.
• Excellent time management, initiative, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring leaders, aligning TA strategies with business objectives across field operations, project management, estimating, and corporate functions.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts—from workforce planning and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding—ensuring a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of technical and professional talent.
• Analyze labor market data and workforce trends to advise leadership on hiring challenges, compensation, and creative solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to strengthen employer branding and highlight our people-first culture and career opportunities.
• Track recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness and drive continuous optimization.
• Support and attend career fairs and industry events to promote the brand and attract talent, with travel as needed.

Skills

Construction recruiting

Executive partnership

Business acumen

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Psychology or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keeley Companies is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to partner with operations and business leaders across our construction divisions, attracting and hiring top talent to drive project success and culture.

The ideal candidate will have seven-plus years in construction recruiting, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to build proactive sourcing and employer branding strategies, with willingness to travel as needed.