Talent Acquisition Specialist

SG, Inc; Manassas (VA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SG, Inc is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and scale recruitment in Manassas, VA and the broader Northern Virginia market. You will own full-cycle hiring for office management roles and field crafts, building direct pipelines for critical infrastructure projects.

This role partners with operations and executives to forecast needs, standardize interview criteria and salary offers, and ensure compliance with VA regulations.

Competenze

• 5+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience, ideally in construction or industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of Northern Virginia trade talent markets and licensing basics.
• Strong ability to build pipelines for office management and field craft roles.
• Experience with ATS, job boards, and employer branding strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Spanish language skills are highly preferred for field communications.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for salaried and hourly craft roles in VA/DMV.
• Develop localized pipelines and relationships with trade schools and unions.
• Standardize interview criteria, screening, and salary offers across divisions.
• Partner with Project Managers and Executives to forecast manpower needs and ensure compliance.

Conoscenze

5+ years full-cycle TA

Construction recruiting

Regional DMV market knowledge

Sourcing & outreach

Bachelor’s degree

Bilingual Spanish

Communication & negotiation

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/BA

SHRM-CP/PHR preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Reports To: Executive Leadership

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and result-driven Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and scale our recruitment efforts in Manassas, VA, and the broader Northern Virginia market.

This role is responsible for driving the full recruitment lifecycle for both office management roles (Estimators, Project Managers, Safety Leaders...) and field operations craft workforce (Construction Management, Journeyman & Master Electricians, Foremen, Superintendents, Wiremen, and Apprentices). The ideal candidate understands the fast-paced electrical construction industry, has deep knowledge of the local Northern Virginia trade talent market, and can build direct pipelines for critical infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full-Lifecycle Recruitment & Pipeline Building

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for salaried positions (Project Managers, Electrical Estimators, QA/QC, Safety Managers, Executive roles) and hourly craft personnel (Journeymen, Master Electricians, Foremen, Field Engineers).
• Build proactive talent pipelines to ensure rapid staffing fulfillment for commercial, industrial, utility, and infrastructure electrical contracts.
• Source candidates using direct outreach, trade job boards, social media networks, industry events, local union/non-union trade networks, and employee referrals.

2. Field & Craft Recruitment Leadership

• Develop and execute localized, grass-roots recruitment initiatives targeted at trade skills and craft labor in Northern Virginia.
• Establish relationships with local vocational colleges, apprenticeship programs, technical schools, and trade associations (e.g., IEC, ABC) to recruit entry-level and experienced electricians.
• Organize and represent the company at local career fairs, trade school events, and hiring events.

3. Strategic Hiring & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner directly with Project Managers, Operations Leadership, and Executive Teams to forecast manpower demands, project start dates, and skill requirements.
• Standardize interview criteria, candidate screening, technical evaluation frameworks, and salary offer structures across divisions.
• Maintain strict compliance with federal, state (VA), and federal contracting HR regulations, including EEO/AA guidelines.

4. Recruitment Technology, Metrics & Branding

• Implement and optimize the company’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), job boards, and employer branding channels.
• Track key recruiting KPIs: Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, Field Retention Rates, and Offer Acceptance Rates.
• Refine company branding to position our organization as an employer of choice for electrical professionals in Northern VA.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience, with at least 2–3 years in construction, trade contracting, electrical, or industrial engineering environments.
• Regional Market Expertise: Proven track record of recruiting trade labor and technical staff within Northern Virginia / DMV area preferred.
• Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of trade credentials, licensing (Journeyman/Master Electrician licenses in VA/MD/DC), OSHA standards, and electrical contracting roles.
• Sourcing Skills: Advanced capability in direct candidate outreach, passive talent acquisition, database search strategies, and network leverage.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent practical industry experience/certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR preferred).
• Communication: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with both executive leadership and field craft personnel.
• Bilingual Capabilities: Conversational or fluent in Spanish is strongly preferred (a major advantage for managing field craft communications).