Talent Acquisition Manager

Tacony Corporation; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies seeks a strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to partner with operations and business leaders across construction divisions, attracting and hiring top talent to drive projects and culture forward.

This role develops workforce strategies, leads full-cycle recruiting, and collaborates with marketing to showcase a people-first culture. Occasional travel and a strong focus on data-driven decisions are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, psychology or related field.
• 7+ years in talent acquisition with construction experience preferred.
• Proven success partnering with executives and field leaders to fill complex roles.
• Strong business acumen to translate workforce needs into strategies.
• Excellent time management and initiative in cross-functional environments.
• Experience presenting ideas clearly, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring leaders, aligning TA strategies with business objectives.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting across field operations, project management, estimating, and corporate functions.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to build pipelines of technical and professional talent.
• Analyze labor market data and advise leadership on hiring challenges and compensation.
• Collaborate with marketing to strengthen employer branding and culture.
• Track recruiting metrics and drive continuous optimization across teams.
• Support career fairs and industry events with willingness to travel.

Skills

Construction recruiting

Executive partnering

Business acumen

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/psychology or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

We are looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to operations and business leaders across our construction divisions—helping to attract, engage, and hire top talent that drives our projects and culture forward. This position is ideal for someone who understands the nuances of the construction industry and thrives on developing innovative workforce strategies that meet both immediate and long-term business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring leaders, aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives across field operations, project management, estimating, and corporate functions.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts — from workforce planning and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding — ensuring a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of technical and professional talent.
• Analyze labor market data and workforce trends to advise leadership on hiring challenges, competitive compensation, and creative solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to strengthen employer branding, showcasing our people-first culture and career opportunities within construction.
• Track key recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous optimization.
• Support and attend career fairs and industry events to promote the company’s brand and attract talent, with a willingness to travel as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related degree, plus a minimum of seven years of work experience.
• Strong construction recruitment experience, preferred.
• Proven success partnering with executives and field leaders to fill complex roles in a competitive labor market.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate workforce needs into actionable talent strategies.
• Strong follow-through skills to effectively manage all responsibilities and partnerships with internal and external teams.
• Excellent time management & initiative skillset to get job done effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly verbally and in writing.
• Strong and innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick effective decisions.
• Advanced PC skills with experience in Microsoft office products.

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