Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hensel Phelps; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to execute full-cycle recruiting for intern, early career, and experienced roles. You will partner with leaders and campus stakeholders to deliver strong candidate pipelines and a top-tier candidate experience.

You will manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers while aligning with enterprise processes and compliance, supporting workforce planning and campus initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a STEM-related field is required.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience in a high-volume corporate setting.
• 3+ years of agency recruiting experience.
• Experience with campus recruiting and early talent hiring strategies.
• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, or similar ATS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full life cycle recruiting process across intern, early career, and experienced roles.
• Identify sourcing strategies and platforms to build qualified pipelines.
• Proactively move candidates through the hiring process and optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate campus recruiting programs and collaborate with hiring managers.
• Own candidate communications from outreach to offer letter.
• Champion a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Support campus recruiting strategy and training programs.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Campus recruiting

Agency recruiting

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or any STEM or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

UKG (or similar ATS)

Job description

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a key contributor responsible for executing full-cycle recruiting strategies to support hiring needs for intern, early career, and experienced roles. This role reports to a Talent Acquisition and Development Manager (TADM) and partners closely with business leaders, campus recruiting stakeholders, and the Talent Acquisition team to deliver high-quality candidate pipelines, facilitate effective selection processes, and ensure a supportive and engaging candidate experience.

As a trusted recruiting partner, the Talent Acquisition Specialist combines operational excellence with proactive sourcing and relationship-building to support workforce planning priorities. This role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple recruiting workflows while maintaining alignment with enterprise processes, compliance requirements, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full life cycle recruiting process, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate selection, and offer letter generation and negotiation
• Identify and utilize a variety of sourcing strategies, tools, and platforms to build qualified candidate pipelines aligned with business needs
• Proactively process candidates through the hiring pipeline, identifying and removing bottlenecks to minimize fallout and optimize hiring efficiency
• Triage and evaluate all employee and staffing firm candidate referrals
• Manage the regional or corporate recruiting effort for all intern, early career, experienced, and craft hires, including making recommendations to hiring managers and facilitating the interview process
• Own candidate communications from initial outreach through offer letter
• Champion a best-in-class candidate experience across all stages of the hiring lifecycle
• Partner with the enterprise Talent Acquisition team to facilitate the company-wide campus recruiting program
• Guide campus recruiting teams, made up of employees outside of TA, through the development of their annual business plans and early talent pipelines
• Build and maintain relationships with professors, faculty, and university partners
• Support the development and administration of the campus recruiting strategy and training program
• Audit and track campus recruiter training completion for consistency and effectiveness
• Coordinate recruiting events, including booth management, collateral, and branded materials, in collaboration with Talent Acquisition Coordinators
• Solicit and engage student recruiting ambassadors to strengthen campus presence and outreach efforts

Workforce Planning & Intake Management

• Partner with TADMs to understand position requirements, timelines, and hiring priorities
• Manage new headcount intake requests, ensuring alignment with workforce planning priorities
• Monitor and maintain the SuccessFactors position organizational chart to reflect accurate hiring needs and approvals

Recruitment Marketing & Employer Brand

• Support the development and administration of the enterprise recruitment marketing strategy through campus and regional recruiting campaigns
• Oversee the organization and distribution of all recruiting swag and booth materials to campus recruiters
• Utilize LinkedIn to highlight new employees and interns, share work-related experiences, and develop a network of internal and external contacts
• Elevate and consistently communicate the Hensel Phelps employer brand—showcasing our culture, investment in employee development, and commitment to long-term career growth and stability

Technology, Compliance & Reporting

• Manage and maintain recruiting systems, including SAP SuccessFactors and related tools
• Ensure all recruiting activities are documented accurately and in compliance with company processes and regulations
• Utilize reporting and data insights to support recruiting decisions and process improvements
  Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or any STEM or related field
  • 3+ years of recruiting experience in a fast-paced, high-volume corporate setting
  • 3+ years of agency recruiting experience
  • Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting processes across multiple role levelsExperience with campus recruiting and early career hiring strategies
  • Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, or similar ATS platforms
  • Experience working in construction, engineering, or related industries
  • Strong candidate assessment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  Physical Requirements

  Light Work.Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

  • The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
  • Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
  • Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
  • Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
  • The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
  • Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
  • Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures
  • Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
  Education

  Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or any STEM or related field

  • Annual Base Salary Range: $60,990.00 - $78,000.00 USD
  • Cell Phone Reimbursement: $900.00 (or company phone)
  Indirect Compensation
  • Annual Retirement Account Contribution: 15% of base salary; Accrual starting after first year of employment

  At Hensel Phelps, we invest in our people—professionally, personally, and financially. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term well-being and career growth. Benefits offerings include medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; accidental death and dismemberment coverage; long-term disability; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

  We believe time away from work is essential to doing your best work. Employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire, supporting rest, flexibility, and work-life balance.

  Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

  Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

  At Hensel Phelps, we bring our clients’ vision to life

  with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Our expert development, construction and facility services teams
  ensure that every project meets our clients’ goals and objectives.
  Over our 84-year history, Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bid-build general contractor to a full-service building provider. Our organization is comprised of three lines of business – development, construction, and facility services.
  These groups work as a cohesive team, sharing ideas and knowledge from each discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our capabilities span from concept through the long-term facilities management of projects,
  which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each project we build.
  Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of facility experience. The Facility Services Group
  specializes in facility solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility management. Our team provides best-in-class operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems, envelopes, campus, and client operations.

  Hensel Phelps will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation related to completing the online application, please contact [e-mail] or 970.346.7414