Talent Acquisition Specialist

SSOE, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K savings plan with company match

Professional development and training

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and engineering roles within the A/E industry in the US. You will collaborate with HR, hiring managers, and external partners to deliver top talent and build strong staffing plans.

The role emphasizes passive sourcing, strategic recruitment planning, and market awareness, with occasional travel and a focus on delivering high-quality hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of sourcing and hiring in the A/E industry required.
• Experience with passive sourcing, direct candidate outreach, and cold calling.

Responsibilities

• Develop corporate-wide strategic recruitment plan with HR representatives.
• Engage in sourcing, recruitment, screenings, interviews, and may include offer extension.
• Work with HR and business units to prioritize staffing and develop staffing plans.
• Maintain relationships with high-potential candidates for future opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of the A/E marketplace to recommend strategies for attracting talent.
• Identify new and creative sourcing methods for high-quality candidates.
• Track ROI of recruitment efforts and adjust methods accordingly.
• Attend job fairs and events to cultivate candidate relationships in the A/E field.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Passive sourcing

Direct outreach

Cold calling

Strategic recruitment planning

Talent mapping

Talent market trends

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or HR

Job description

Overview

SSOE is hiring for a talented, full-cycle, Engineering Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in the US. This person will have experience recruiting for technical and engineering talent in the A/E (AEC) space. Our history is defined by adapting to new markets, embracing technology, and achieving sustained growth. We are committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can grow, contribute meaningful work, and be recognized for the impact they make.

As part of the SSOE team, you will work alongside skilled professionals and support the growth of teams that deliver high-quality solutions to our clients. We believe that investing in an exceptional employee experience helps us attract, develop, and retain the talent that drives our business forward.

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality recruiting support while working collaboratively with Human Resources representatives, business-unit leaders, hiring managers, and external recruiting partners.

AI and Innovation

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.

• Develop overall Corporate-wide strategic recruitment plan, in conjunction with HR Representatives. Identify strategic sources for talent including both experienced candidates and campus recruits.
• Engage in the recruitment process, including sourcing, recruitment, screenings, interviews, and may include offer extension. Recruit using both conventional networking and tech-savvy methods and techniques to consistently source and deliver candidates with critical skill sets.
• Work in conjunction with HR Representatives and Business Units to prioritize staffing and develop strategy tailored to the specific need. Develop relationships with hiring managers and recruiting vendors by analyzing hiring priorities and develop staffing plans for current and future job openings. Work with HR Representatives and Business Units to improve the hiring process by providing timely feedback to hiring managers and candidates.
• Maintain relationships with high potential candidates for future opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of the A/E marketplace to recommend strategies and tactics to ensure competitiveness in attracting talent.
• Identify new and creative means for sourcing high quality candidates with proposed skill sets.
• Track effectiveness of recruitment efforts for ROI and make recommendations on future means, methods, and techniques.
• Attend job fairs, industry networking events and targeted community events to cultivate new relationships with potential candidates in the A/E field.
• Occasional travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources preferred
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in sourcing and hiring qualified candidates in the A/E Industry required.
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of passive candidate sourcing, direct candidate out-reach and "cold calling", strategic recruitment planning, talent mapping and current talent market trends.

Why Join SSOE?

At SSOE, you'll be at the forefront of delivering transformative technology initiatives that shape and build environments that drive operational excellence. Here's what sets us apart:

• Competitive Salary: $70K-90K/year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above.