Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Keeley Construction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner. This strategic role involves partnering with various leaders to attract, engage, and hire top talent for construction projects. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of recruiting experience, particularly in the construction industry. Responsibilities include leading recruiting efforts, analyzing workforce trends, and collaborating with marketing on employer branding. Keeley offers a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of work experience in talent acquisition.
• Experience in partnering with executives to fill complex roles.
• Ability to translate workforce needs into talent strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring leaders.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies.
• Analyze labor market data for hiring challenges.
• Collaborate with marketing to strengthen employer branding.

Skills

Strategic recruiting

Strong business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

We are looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to operations and business leaders across our construction divisions—helping to attract, engage, and hire top talent that drives our projects and culture forward. This position is ideal for someone who understands the nuances of the construction industry and thrives on developing innovative workforce strategies that meet both immediate and long-term business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring leaders, aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives across field operations, project management, estimating, and corporate functions.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts — from workforce planning and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding — ensuring a best-in‑class candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of craft, technical, and professional talent.
• Analyze labor market data and workforce trends to advise leadership on hiring challenges, competitive compensation, and creative solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to strengthen employer branding, showcasing our people-first culture and career opportunities within construction.
• Partner with HR and Learning & Development to enhance diversity, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Track key recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous optimization.
• Support and attend career fairs and industry events to promote the company’s brand and attract talent, with a willingness to travel as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related degree, plus a minimum of five years of work experience.
• Proven success partnering with executives and field leaders to fill complex roles in a competitive labor market.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate workforce needs into actionable talent strategies.
• Strong follow‑through skills to effectively manage all responsibilities and partnerships with internal and external teams.
• Excellent time management & initiative skillset to get job done effectively.Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly verbally and in writing.
• Strong and innovative problem‑solving skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions.
• Advanced PC skills with experience in Microsoft office products.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.