Talent Acquisition Specialist

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Chicago to manage the full cycle of recruiting. This role involves sourcing candidates, ensuring compliance with hiring laws, and building long-term talent pipelines. Successful candidates will possess at least five years of recruiting experience and a strong understanding of the A/E/C industry, along with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative workplace.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Excellent benefits package

Year-end bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a focused Recruiter.
• Experience in the A/E/C Industry or similar technical industry.
• Hands-on experience with various interview techniques and evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide full cycle recruiting for AEI’s offices.
• Plan interviews and selection procedures, participate in career events.
• Develop long-term recruiting strategies and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Applicant Tracking Systems

Recruitment social media strategies

Cold/warm calling

Full-cycle recruiting

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Recruitment CRM systems

Dayforce

Job description

Overview

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 800 employees who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions — positively impacting society and advancing humankind.

Recognized in the Top 20 Engineering Firms and Top 3 Science and Technology Firms since 2000 by Building Design + Construction Magazine, AEI is dedicated to enhancing public health and improving patient outcomes, advancing revolutionary biomedical research, and enabling the next generation of scientific discovery and technological innovation through remarkable design and award-winning projects.

From collaborating with the California Air Resources Board to transform air quality in the world’s largest, zero net energy emissions testing facility to creating human-centric, technically advanced clinical environments that elevate communities — such as Healthcare Design Magazine's 2022 Design Showcase Winner, Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice, Florida — our work reflects the highest standards in sustainable design practices.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist in our Chicago office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Here’s why we need you:

In this role, you will provide full cycle recruiting for AEI’s offices. You will also be a member of the HR team across the AEI system. You will source through various channels, plan interviews and selection procedures, and host or participate in career events. You will ensure AEI compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, develop long-term recruiting strategies, and nurture trusting relationships with potential hires. You will create strong talent pipelines for the region’s current and future hiring needs.

Expertise of our most successful Talent Acquisition Specialist:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of experience as a focused Recruiter.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Familiar with the A/E/C Industry or similar technical industry.
• Experience with recruitment social media strategies, LinkedIn, resume databases, and professional networks.
• Experience and willingness to make 50+ cold/warm calls daily.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods, and negotiating offers.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in Recruitment CRM systems.
• Dayforce experience is a plus.

Our dedication to you:

• AEI invests in our talent by supporting clients like NASA, NIH, Cone Health System, DHS, DOE, Stanford University, and Caltech.
• We offer a flexible, collaborative work environment that values employee appreciation and excellence.
• You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects like the Promega Kornberg Center, UA Biomedical Sciences Partnership, AbbVie Oncology Hub, and BioMed Realty’s Gateway of Pacific.
• Our culture promotes professional development, guided by core values of innovation, integrity, communication, quality, responsibility, opportunity, and growth.
• We provide an excellent benefits package (health, dental, vision) and a year-end bonus based on performance.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $85,000 to $110,000

If this environment and opportunity to work on impactful projects align with your goals, we would be thrilled to meet you.

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/.

If you know other candidates who would excel at this position, please share this posting via email or LinkedIn.

AEI is an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.