Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader

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

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,