Senior Talent Acquisition Manager- West Region

Trilon Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition company is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager for the West Region. This role involves developing and executing recruitment strategies, managing a team of recruiters, and ensuring an effective hiring process. The ideal candidate should have in-depth experience in talent acquisition within the AEC or civil engineering industry, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position allows for hybrid work options but requires candidates to be located in specific cities within the region.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in managing a talent acquisition team in the AEC or civil engineering industry.
• Proven track record of successful talent acquisition strategies in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills to inspire a team.
• Leverage data and metrics to drive recruitment decisions and measure effectiveness.
• Solutions-focused leader with a growth mindset.
• Strong leadership and the ability to motivate and hold teams accountable.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with DEI initiatives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of recruitment trends, best practices and emerging technologies.
• Use technology, data and automation to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ability to work during Pacific Time hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic talent acquisition plan for the west region.
• Mentor and manage a team of recruiters to improve performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to understand workforce needs and address talent gaps.
• Oversee all aspects of the recruitment process ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Oversee requisition management to balance workloads and optimize efficiency.
• Personally manage open requisitions as needed.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and HR to address workforce needs.
• Lead TA/HR/stakeholder meetings with data, metrics and insights.
• Forge partnerships with the CPO and HR leaders to align with firm goals.
• Lead or participate in large TA initiatives to meet regional hiring needs.
• Oversee the full recruitment process from sourcing to offer negotiations.
• Implement best practices and innovative approaches to attract diverse talent.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in TA.
• Contribute fresh ideas to the TA leadership team.
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics to improve hiring performance.
• Be an engaged member of the TA Leadership Team with cross‑regional collaboration.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Data analytics

Team leadership

Diversity and inclusion

Communication

Leadership

DEI

Stakeholder management

Recruitment trends

Automation in recruiting

PT hours

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - West Region

As the Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition, West Region, you will be part of the Trilon Talent Acquisition Leadership Team and will drive the region’s recruitment strategy, propelling the growth of our West region firms. Bringing a strategic talent acquisition mindset, you'll guide an experienced TA team to deliver results while fostering a positive and engaging work environment. You will collaborate with regional leadership, partner firm leadership and HR to craft and execute innovative talent acquisition strategies that align with our ambitious organizational growth goals. You’ll oversee a dynamic team, manage day‑to‑day operations, and ensure we attract top‑notch talent to meet our hiring goals. Your success will be measured by the team’s ability to meet hiring targets, maintain high hiring manager satisfaction scores, and strong relationships built with HR and leadership across the region. This role reports directly to the VP of Talent Acquisition and indirectly to the West Region CPO. While we will consider hybrid flexibility, candidates must be located in Salt Lake City, Portland or Phoenix.

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Location: Portland, OR

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an innovative and data‑driven talent acquisition plan for the west region that aligns with the region’s hiring goals and objectives.
• Serve as a culture champion and leader, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and growth‑oriented Talent Acquisition environment.
• Inspire, mentor and manage a team of talented recruiters for high performance, engagement and accountability. Track recruiter KPIs, celebrate successes and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide training, development and guidance to the recruiters, ensuring recruiters are owning and driving the process on each of their requisitions.
• Oversee requisition management to ensure balanced workloads across the recruiting team, optimizing efficiency and performance.
• Personally manage open requisitions, as needed.
• Work closely with senior leadership and HR partners to understand workforce needs and develop strategies to address talent gaps.
• Lead recurring TA/HR/stakeholder meetings, prepare data, metrics and associated insights, and align on priorities.
• Forge strong partnerships with the region’s CPO and HR leaders and partners, ensuring alignment with partner firm goals and objectives.
• Lead and/or participate in large talent acquisition initiatives that will drive the team’s ability to hire talent and meet the hiring needs of the region.
• Oversee all aspects of the recruitment process, from sourcing to offer negotiation, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Implement best practices and create innovative approaches to attract diverse talent and strengthen the employer brand.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously optimize talent acquisition processes and tools.
• Bring fresh, innovative ideas to the TA leadership team.
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics to evaluate and improve the hiring performance of the team.
• Engaged member of Talent Acquisition Leadership Team, partnering with peers to facilitate broad talent strategies at scale.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• In‑depth experience in talent acquisition, including experience managing a team, in the AEC or civil engineering industry is required.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful talent acquisition strategies in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to translate business objectives into proactive and actionable talent acquisition initiatives.
• Adept at leveraging data and metrics to drive decision‑making and measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
• Solutions‑focused leader with a growth mindset.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve goals and objectives; hold team accountable.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with experience implementing initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of current recruitment trends, best practices and emerging technologies and desire for continuous learning to discover new trends and technology.
• Leverage technology, data and automation to enhance recruiting efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ability to work and be available during work hours associated with Pacific time zone.