Talent Acquisition Lead

Balfour Beatty US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty U.S. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee the full recruitment cycle across locations. You will source, screen, and develop strategies, conduct initial interviews, and manage candidate flow through the ATS, ensuring timely disposition of applicants.

The role requires strong partnerships with hiring managers and HR leaders, multi-state recruiting experience, and willingness to travel up to 25% for events and strategic sessions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience in a multi-location organization; full cycle recruiting.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and knowledge of OFCCP/EEOC/AAP guidelines.
• Experience recruiting across multi-state, multi-office organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full recruitment cycle for all U.S. positions.
• Source, screen, and develop recruitment strategies; manage candidate flow through to disposition in the ATS.
• Conduct initial interviews and coordinate next steps with hiring managers.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR to secure top talent.
• Travel up to 25% for recruiting events, job fairs, and strategic sessions.

Skills

Partnership building

Networking

Prioritization

Resourcefulness

Interpersonal communication

Cross-level influence

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Professional writing

Education

Associate’s degree in HR or related field

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

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.