Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner for Engineering & Tech

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

Job summary

McKinstry, Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead strategic hiring across engineering, construction, and corporate functions. You’ll partner with business leaders, deliver full-cycle recruiting, and drive innovative talent strategies to support growth.

You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to HR and leadership, shaping workforce plans while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. This is a full-time on-site role in Austin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field (or equivalent).
• 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

• Strategic Talent Partnership: Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies with business leaders.
• Recruiting & Talent Delivery: Source, interview, and hire across technical and professional roles.
• Innovation & Process Improvement: Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve sourcing and candidate experience.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Build long-term pipelines and nurture industry relationships.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Strategic Hiring

Networking

Communication

Confidentiality

Leadership

AI Recruiting tools

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AI Tools

Job description

McKinstry, Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead strategic hiring across engineering, construction, and corporate functions. You’ll partner with business leaders, deliver full-cycle recruiting, and drive innovative talent strategies to support growth.

You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to HR and leadership, shaping workforce plans while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. This is a full-time on-site role in Austin.