Talent Acquisition Specialist (Mid-Level)

Shannon-; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Medical insurance

401(k) with contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson, a Seattle-based engineering consulting firm, seeks a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead recruiting across 14 offices. You will shape sourcing strategies, collaborate with leaders on workforce planning, and build robust pipelines for current and future needs.

The ideal candidate has strong recruiting skills and knowledge of employment laws. You will drive end-to-end recruitment, analyze hiring trends, and partner with university networks to expand talent pools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of talent acquisition experience or 9+ years in lieu of degree.
• Experience in Architectural/Engineering/ Construction industries preferred.
• Experience developing talent strategies, workforce plans, and hiring forecasts.
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM tools, and MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to create sourcing strategies for multiple roles.
• Self-driven with initiative and time management.
• Knowledge of applicable hiring laws and regulations.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM Talent Acquisition preferred.
• Willingness to travel and attend some evening events.
• Hybrid work model with in-office presence 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end full cycle recruiting from intake to closing.
• Develop and lead hiring strategies across 14 offices.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and market conditions.
• Lead resolution of complex hiring issues and ensure candidate experience.
• Analyze recruiting metrics to improve outcomes.
• Evaluate candidates and present qualified hires with recommendations.
• Build relationships with universities and professional associations.
• Collaborate during offer process on salary ranges and start dates.
• Streamline recruiting processes to improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate applicant and interview records.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Skills

ATS proficiency

Candidate relationship management

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation tactics

Time management

Travel ability

Independent initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6 years experience

9+ years recruiting experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ATS

CRM tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

About Us

Shannon & Wilson is a 350-person, employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental, and natural resources services with a commitment to technical excellence and high-quality client service. Since 1954, we have delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for many challenging planning, design, permitting, and construction projects. Across our 14 offices nationwide, our employees advance meaningful, innovative scientific practices while improving communities and preserving the environment. We build lasting relationships through trust, responsiveness, and the value we bring to every project.

Job Summary

Shape how Shannon & Wilson attracts the people who drive our success. As our Talent Acquisition Partner, you will lead recruiting across 14 offices, partner with company leaders, develop creative sourcing strategies, and build strong talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs. This is an opportunity to influence hiring strategy, elevate the candidate experience, and connect exceptional professionals with meaningful careers at an employee-owned engineering consulting firm. The ideal candidate brings exceptional recruiting skills and thorough knowledge of personnel policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws.

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end full cycle recruiting efforts from intake, calibration, sourcing strategy, assessment design, interview process, offer review and closing.
• Develop and lead hiring and attraction strategies across all job functions and 14 office locations, with an emphasis on building pipelines of highly qualified talent.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, hiring priorities, talent availability, external market conditions, and recommended sourcing and selection strategies.
• Lead resolution of complex hiring issues and stakeholder escalations while maintaining a high standard of customer and candidate experience.
• Analyze recruiting activity, source effectiveness, candidate conversion, time-to-fill, and other key metrics to identify trends and improve hiring outcomes.
• Evaluate candidates through sourcing, screening, and structured assessment, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers with clear recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective candidates, universities, and professional associations to expand talent pipelines and strengthen awareness of Shannon & Wilson as an employer of choice.
• Collaborate with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Evaluate and streamline recruiting processes to improve efficiency, strengthen the candidate and hiring manager experience, and deliver measurable results.
• Maintain accurate and timely applicant, interview, and disposition records in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of talent acquisition experience (i.e. recruiting and sourcing) required, or 9 + years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of degree.
• Experience working in the Architectural/Engineering/ Construction industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing talent strategies, workforce plans, and hiring forecasts.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), candidate relationship management tools, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• SHRM-CP and/or SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential is preferred.
• Ability to travel and attend some evening events.
• This role is a hybrid work schedule with the need for in office presence a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking (with or without accommodations).

Level Placement:

Depending on applicant's education, experience, and other qualifications they possess, and if they are a fit for the company, this position will be hired in at the Office Services IV or Senior Office Services with a salary range of $105,000-$135,000. In addition to base pay, all employees are also eligible for an annual year-end discretionary bonus. Exempt staff are eligible to accrue comp time in hours excess of 40 each week.

Shannon & Wilson is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards package that includes the following benefits:

• Employee stock ownership
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families).
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions
• 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment)
• Sick leave accrues based on state requirements
• 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday
• Paid volunteer day
• Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.

Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.