Talent Acquisition Lead - Construction Recruiting & Strategy

UNKNOWN; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to drive the full recruitment lifecycle across its U.S. portfolio. You will source, screen, interview, and move candidates through the ATS, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR leaders to fill roles efficiently.

The role demands high-volume recruiting, strategic planning, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with travel up to 25% for events and leadership sessions. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR 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.
• Two or more years of recruitment experience within the construction industry (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversees the entire recruitment cycle from sourcing to final disposition in the ATS for all US positions.
• Develops recruitment strategies and partnerships with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR leaders to source and secure top talent.
• Screens candidates, conducts initial interviews, and manages candidate flow with urgency and attention to detail.

Skills

Talent acquisition partnerships

High-volume recruiting

Verbal & written communication

Travel up to 25%

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in HR or related field

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (preferred)

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to drive the full recruitment lifecycle across its U.S. portfolio. You will source, screen, interview, and move candidates through the ATS, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR leaders to fill roles efficiently.

The role demands high-volume recruiting, strategic planning, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with travel up to 25% for events and leadership sessions. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer.