Talent Acquisition Manager
Legence
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Job summary
Legence is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead full-cycle recruiting across professional, technical, and leadership roles for a fully remote U.S. team. You will manage a 3-5 person TA group, partner with executives, and shape workforce planning using data-driven insights.
Experience with engineering/MEP-adjacent fields is preferred. The role includes developing scalable sourcing strategies, driving process improvements, and delivering regular executive updates on hiring trends and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 7 years in progressive talent acquisition.
- Minimum of 2 years of direct people leadership or recruiting team management.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders in a consultative environment.
- Strong analytics, metrics, and reporting skills.
- Experience leading multiple concurrent hiring initiatives across diverse functions.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of 3-5 Talent Acquisition professionals.
- Set goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with objectives.
- Advise business leaders on workforce planning and hiring strategies.
- Drive recruiting operations, process compliance, and candidate experience.
- Analyze metrics and provide executive updates on pipeline health.
- Develop sourcing strategies across channels and stay informed on market trends.
- Partner with hiring managers to optimize sourcing and selection processes.
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Job description
Legence (https://www.wearelegence.com/) (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission‑critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long‑term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.
The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts and driving talent acquisition strategy across assigned business units. This role manages a team of 3-5 while serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders on workforce planning, market trends, hiring strategies, and talent attraction initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines strong leadership capabilities with hands‑on recruiting expertise, exceptional client relationship skills, and the ability to balance strategic planning with day‑to‑day recruiting execution. Experience supporting engineering, construction, consulting, or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) organizations is strongly preferred.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3-5 Talent Acquisition professionals, fostering a high‑performance, service‑oriented culture.
- Establish team goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with organizational objectives.
- Provide guidance and support on recruiting strategy, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, and complex hiring initiatives.
- Drive accountability for recruiting performance, data integrity, process compliance, and candidate experience.
- Serve as a strategic talent advisor to business unit leaders, HR partners, and executive stakeholders.
- Develop talent acquisition strategies aligned with business growth plans, workforce needs, and market conditions.
- Participate in workforce planning discussions and provide recommendations on hiring priorities, organizational design, and talent availability.
- Influence hiring decisions through market intelligence, competitive analysis, and data‑driven insights.
- Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization to ensure recruiting efforts align with business objectives.
- Oversee full‑cycle recruiting activities across professional, technical, and leadership roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to create effective sourcing, attraction, and selection strategies.
- Ensure consistent execution of recruiting processes, service level expectations, and compliance requirements.
- Monitor recruiting workloads, requisition activity, and resource allocation across the team.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, scalability, and candidate experience.
- Analyze recruiting metrics, hiring trends, and workforce data to guide decision‑making.
- Deliver regular reporting and executive‑level updates on recruiting performance, workforce trends, and pipeline health.
- Utilize data to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Maintain high standards for ATS data accuracy, reporting integrity, and process compliance.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies across multiple channels, including direct sourcing, employee referrals, industry networks, and external partnerships.
- Stay informed on labor market trends, talent availability, compensation movements, and competitive hiring activity.
- Support employer branding, university recruiting, internship programs, and talent community initiatives as needed.
- Evaluate emerging recruiting technologies, tools, and best practices to enhance team effectiveness.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including full‑cycle recruiting.
- Minimum of 2 years of direct people leadership or recruiting team management experience.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers in a highly consultative environment.
- Strong understanding of recruiting metrics, reporting, and talent acquisition best practices.
- Experience leading multiple concurrent hiring initiatives across diverse business functions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, relationship‑building, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Experience supporting Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), engineering consulting, construction, architecture, or related technical industries.
- Experience recruiting for highly skilled engineering, project management, operations, and leadership positions.
- Background supporting geographically dispersed teams and multi-state hiring environments.
- Experience with Dayforce, Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS, or similar ATS platforms.
- Knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and talent acquisition technologies.
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Executive Presence
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Recruiting Operations Excellence
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Influencing & Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Market Intelligence
- Candidate Experience
This position is ideal for a Talent Acquisition leader who enjoys being highly visible with business leaders, influencing workforce decisions, leading a high‑performing recruiting team, and balancing strategic planning with operational execution.
Location: Fully remote | Travel: 4–6 times per year
Salary: $125-$150k per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
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401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance : Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses : Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job‑related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit‑based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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Pay Type Salary
Hiring Min Rate 125,000 USD
Hiring Max Rate 150,000 USD
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