Talent Acquisition Lead

Balfour Beatty US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

And more!

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee the full recruitment cycle across multi-location teams, guiding sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate disposition in the ATS. You will partner with hiring managers and HR leaders to build strong pipelines, ensure OFCCP/EEOC/AAP compliance, and travel up to 25% for recruiting events.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree (bachelor preferred) with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR or related field and 5+ years of talent acquisition experience.
• Experience with ATS and OFCCP/EEOC/AAP guidelines.
• Experience recruiting across multi-state, multi-location organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full recruitment cycle from sourcing to disposition.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies with hiring managers.
• Screen candidates and conduct initial interviews.
• Manage candidate flow through ATS and reporting.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

ATS knowledge

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

The Talent Acquisition Lead oversees the entire recruitment cycle, including sourcing, developing recruitment strategies, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and managing candidate flow through to final disposition in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for all Balfour Beatty U.S positions.

Professional Skills

• Proven ability to build constructive partnerships with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR leaders to source, screen, and secure top talent for open positions.
• Proven ability to develop and utilize industry and professional networks to connect Balfour Beatty with premier talent sources.
• Adept at prioritizing, organizing, and managing a high volume of open positions with the necessary sense of urgency.
• Resourcefulness, resiliency, and a willingness to always learn and share new things.
• Possesses interpersonal savvy and effective verbal communication skills, building trust and credibility with hiring managers, business leaders, HR leaders, and potential candidates.
• Organizationally savvy, with the ability to influence and work effectively with all levels of management.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as needed for recruiting events, job fairs, and strategic sessions with business and HR leaders.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Possesses professional and clear writing skills with minimal errors.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in a Human Resources or related field, and/or minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience in a multi-location organization, with expertise in full cycle recruiting.
• Experience working in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Knowledge of OFCCP, EEOC, and AAP guidelines.
• Proven experience in recruiting across multi-state, multi-office organizations.

Preferred Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• Two or more years of recruitment experience within the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with expertise in consultation, customer relationship management, and team leadership.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with the capacity to work independently and take initiative.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.