Talent Acquisition

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with match

Paid holidays and time off

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing in Lexington, KY is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for MEP roles, with an Electrical focus. This hybrid position covers full-cycle recruiting from field leadership to executive levels, and you’ll partner with hiring managers to define needs and close top talent.

You’ll source passive candidates via LinkedIn and referral networks, screen and interview, coordinate offers, and maintain a strong candidate experience with organized pipelines in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting within MEP, construction, or skilled trades preferred.
• Ability to recruit across multiple levels including senior leadership.
• Strong communication, sourcing, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for MEP roles including superintendents, project managers, engineers, and executives as well as corporate roles.
• Partner with leaders to define hiring needs, timelines, and market strategy.
• Source passive talent using LinkedIn, referrals, and industry networks.
• Screen, interview, coordinate offers, and close candidates.
• Maintain strong candidate experience and organized pipelines.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

MEP recruiting

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Lexington, KY | Hybrid

Kodiak is partnering with a growing MEP organization to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist who knows how to recruit in competitive, technical markets and close.

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist – MEP

Lexington, KY | Hybrid

This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (with a focus in Electrical) disciplines, supporting hires from field leadership to executive-level roles. You’ll work directly with hiring managers, influence hiring strategy, and own searches that matter.

What's In It For You

• Uncapped commission eligible from day one
• Market driven compensation structure
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k with match and additional employer contributions
• Paid holidays and time off

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for MEP roles including superintendents, project managers, engineers, and executives as well as corporate roles
• Partner with leaders to define hiring needs, timelines, and market strategy
• Source passive talent using LinkedIn, referrals, and industry networks
• Screen, interview, coordinate offers, and close candidates
• Maintain strong candidate experience and organized pipelines

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience
• Proven experience recruiting within MEP, construction, or skilled trades strongly preferred
• Ability to recruit across multiple levels, including senior leadership
• Strong communication, sourcing, and stakeholder management skills

Why Kodiak

• Hybrid schedule with real flexibility
• High-impact recruiting work, no resume farming
• Opportunity to shape hiring strategy, not just fill reqs.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.