Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

McKinstry; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinstry in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team. You will partner with leaders to attract, engage, and hire across engineering, construction, and corporate functions, shaping workforce strategy and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

You’ll lead strategic hiring initiatives, build strong partnerships with HR and business leaders, coach junior recruiters, and drive data-driven recruiting improvements using AI-powered tools,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of corporate progressive senior-level talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting for technical, construction, engineering, or field-based roles.
• Demonstrated success partnering with business leaders on strategic hiring initiatives.
• Experience building talent pipelines and proactive sourcing strategies.
• Experience utilizing AI-powered recruiting tools or technologies to improve recruiting effectiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and HR partners to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies.
• Build deep understanding of assigned business groups, workforce plans, and critical skill needs.
• Provide market intelligence and hiring insights to support workforce decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor on recruiting best practices and talent trends.
• Influence hiring decisions through data-driven recommendations.
• Source, recruit, interview, and hire top talent across technical and professional disciplines.
• Build and maintain strong talent networks within industry-specific communities.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and workflows within the Applicant Tracking System.

Skills

Strategic hiring

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

AI-powered recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business

Tools

AI recruiting tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation, and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are responsible for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• Renewables and energy services
• Engineering and design
• Construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry:

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team in Austin, TX. This is a strategic, full-time role responsible for partnering with business leaders to attract, engage, and hire top talent across engineering, construction, technical, and corporate functions.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR partners, helping shape workforce strategy while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

What’s in It for You:

Strategic Impact

Your voice matters. You will serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, helping shape hiring strategies and workforce plans that support McKinstry’s long‑term growth.

True Partnership

Business leaders rely on Talent Acquisition as strategic advisors. You will build deep partnerships with hiring leaders, learn their business from the ground up, and help solve complex talent challenges.

Strong Team Environment

You will join an established Talent Acquisition team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role also provides opportunities to coach and mentor junior recruiters.

Continuous Growth

Career development is a way of life at McKinstry. Our team shares knowledge, mentors one another, and pursues ongoing professional development.

Mission‑Driven Work

Be part of a company committed to building a thriving planet and making a meaningful impact in our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Talent Partnership

• Partner with business leaders and HR partners to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies.
• Build deep understanding of assigned business groups, workforce plans, and critical skill needs.
• Provide market intelligence and hiring insights to support workforce decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor on recruiting best practices and talent trends.
• Influence hiring decisions through data‑driven recommendations.

Recruiting & Talent Delivery

• Source, recruit, interview, and hire top talent across technical and professional disciplines.
• Build and maintain strong talent networks within industry‑specific communities.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract high‑quality candidates.
• Maintain a constant and steady focus on the marketplace and report market intelligence.
• Manage full‑cycle recruiting from intake through offer and close.
• Lead offer negotiations and ensure strong candidate acceptance outcomes.
• Partners closely with our HRBP team and Compensation team to ensure internal and market equity.
• Communicate McKinstry’s employment value proposition effectively to candidates.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and workflows within the Applicant Tracking System.

Innovation & Process Improvement

• Leverage AI‑enabled recruiting tools and technologies to improve sourcing effectiveness, candidate engagement, and recruiting efficiency.
• Utilize AI‑assisted search strategies, talent insights, and workflow automation to enhance hiring outcomes.
• Develop and implement improvements to recruiting processes and candidate experience.
• Create advanced search strategies including Boolean and data‑driven sourcing techniques.
• Drive measurable improvements in hiring quality, speed, and experience.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build long‑term talent pipelines aligned to future workforce needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry groups and talent communities.
• Support employer branding and recruiting marketing initiatives.
• Mentor and support developing recruiters as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of corporate progressive senior‑level talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting for technical, construction, engineering, or field‑based roles.
• Demonstrated success partnering with business leaders on strategic hiring initiatives.
• Experience building talent pipelines and proactive sourcing strategies.
• Experience utilizing AI‑powered recruiting tools or technologies to improve recruiting effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong networking and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience in engineering, construction, or built‑environment industries.
• Knowledge of federal and multi‑state employment laws including EEO, ADA, and OFCCP, and general HR practices.
• Experience mentoring or leading other recruiters.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to travel regionally.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office reimbursed.
• Normal office working conditions.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $89,000 – $134,000 per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.