Talent Acquisition Partner

Unispace; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unispace is seeking a Regional Talent Acquisition Partner to lead talent acquisition for the New York office and provide hiring support across the USA. You will work full-time on site with our New York studio team, partnering with HR and hiring managers across Design, Project Management, Pre‑construction, Construction, Commercial, and Corporate functions to attract and secure top talent.

You will manage high volumes of live roles, build long‑term talent pipelines, and act as a brand ambassador

Qualifications

• Demonstrated in‑house or agency recruitment experience across multiple vacancies.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate attraction tools.
• Familiar with ATS and recruitment data reporting.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle for USA vacancies from briefing to onboarding handover.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and craft compelling job descriptions.
• Source candidates via direct search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and networks.
• Conduct initial screening and structured interviews to assess fit and potential.
• Manage offers, salary benchmarks, negotiations and pre‑employment checks.
• Build proactive pipelines for critical roles and hard‑to‑fill disciplines.
• Promote Unispace employer brand and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Recruitment

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS experience

Stakeholder mgmt

Talent pipelines

Job description

At Unispace, we create spaces that empower people and businesses to thrive. We are a global design-build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects for some of the world’s most innovative brands.

With over 500 people across four continents, we bring together strategy, design, project management, and delivery into one seamless experience. Our integrated approach enables us to move with agility, solve complex challenges, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us create better experiences for our clients and each other.

At Unispace, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, work alongside talented global teams, and grow your career in an environment that encourages innovation and new ideas.

Role Profile

As a Regional Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be the engine of talent acquisition activity in the New York office of Unispace, our RPO client. You'll be providing hiring support across the USA as required. Based full-time at Unispace's New York studio, you will be embedded within the business and partner closely with the HR team and hiring managers across Design, Project Management, Pre‑construction, Construction, Commercial, and Corporate functions to attract and secure exceptional talent into a dynamic, design‑led environment. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role for a skilled recruiter equally comfortable managing high volumes of live roles and building long‑term talent pipelines. You will act as a true brand ambassador for Unispace, ensuring every candidate has a compelling, professional experience from first contact to offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Have visibility of the full recruitment lifecycle for all USA vacancies, from briefing and job posting through to offer management and onboarding handover.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create compelling job descriptions, and align on candidate profiles and timescales.
• Source candidates through a variety of channels including direct search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and specialist networks.
• Conduct initial screening calls and structured competency interviews to assess suitability and cultural fit before presenting shortlists to the business.
• Manage offer processes including salary benchmarking, negotiations, and pre‑employment checks.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for business‑critical and hard‑to‑fill disciplines across the Unispace portfolio.
• Champion the clients employer brand externally, ensuring a consistent and positive candidate experience at every touchpoint.
• Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and senior leadership, providing expert recruitment advice and market insight.
• Maintain accurate vacancy and candidate data within the ATS, producing regular recruitment MI and pipeline reports.

About You

• Demonstrable in‑house or agency recruitment experience, ideally within the built environment, workplace design, construction, or professional services sectors.
• Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent vacancies across varied disciplines and seniority levels.
• Strong direct sourcing capability with hands‑on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate attraction tools.
• Confident, credible communicator with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using an ATS and maintaining accurate recruitment data and reporting.
• Prior experience recruiting within Commercial Real Estate, Workplace Design, Interior fit‑out, architecture, or construction sectors (desirable).
• Familiarity with specialist roles such as interior designers, project managers, pre‑construction, or site‑based professionals (desirable).
• Exposure to diversity and inclusion recruitment initiatives (desirable)

About Us

You will be employed by our RPO partner, Tandem Talent. Tandem Talent is our embedded recruitment partner working onsite within Unispace.

• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location

Base Pay Range

$90,000—$120,000 USD

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle where required by applicable law.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Unispace, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, our culture, and the work we deliver for our clients. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to thrive.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.