Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner - Engineering & Tech

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

Job summary

McKinstry in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead strategic recruiting across engineering, construction, technical, and corporate roles. You will partner with business leaders and HR to attract top talent and shape workforce plans that support our growth.

You will mentor recruiters, drive data-driven hiring, and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve sourcing, candidate experience, and process efficiency.

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.
• 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.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Senior-level TA

Strategic partnership

Networking

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

AI recruiting tools

Boolean search

MS Office

Job description

McKinstry in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead strategic recruiting across engineering, construction, technical, and corporate roles. You will partner with business leaders and HR to attract top talent and shape workforce plans that support our growth.

You will mentor recruiters, drive data-driven hiring, and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve sourcing, candidate experience, and process efficiency.