Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead - Construction

Balfour Beatty US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty U.S. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee the full recruitment cycle across locations. You will source, screen, and develop strategies, conduct initial interviews, and manage candidate flow through the ATS, ensuring timely disposition of applicants.

The role requires strong partnerships with hiring managers and HR leaders, multi-state recruiting experience, and willingness to travel up to 25% for events and strategic sessions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience in a multi-location organization; full cycle recruiting.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and knowledge of OFCCP/EEOC/AAP guidelines.
• Experience recruiting across multi-state, multi-office organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full recruitment cycle for all U.S. positions.
• Source, screen, and develop recruitment strategies; manage candidate flow through to disposition in the ATS.
• Conduct initial interviews and coordinate next steps with hiring managers.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR to secure top talent.
• Travel up to 25% for recruiting events, job fairs, and strategic sessions.

Skills

Partnership building

Networking

Prioritization

Resourcefulness

Interpersonal communication

Cross-level influence

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Professional writing

Education

Associate’s degree in HR or related field

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Balfour Beatty U.S. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee the full recruitment cycle across locations. You will source, screen, and develop strategies, conduct initial interviews, and manage candidate flow through the ATS, ensuring timely disposition of applicants.

The role requires strong partnerships with hiring managers and HR leaders, multi-state recruiting experience, and willingness to travel up to 25% for events and strategic sessions.