Talent Acquisition Supervisor – Experienced Talent

SCS Engineers; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP

401K with company match

Annual bonus program

Student debt contribution

Paid holidays

PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers seeks a Talent Acquisition Sector Lead for Experienced Talent (Engineers & Scientists) in Long Beach, CA. You will act as a trusted advisor and talent strategist, guiding hiring managers and business leaders to attract top engineering and scientific talent while building robust pipelines in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

You will oversee full‑cycle recruiting for experienced professionals, supervise 1–2 TA staff, drive key initiatives, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years recruiting experience in a senior role.
• At least 2 years internal recruiting experience.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Experience recruiting niche mid/senior‑level roles; engineers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as recruiting lead and SME for experienced engineers and scientists.
• Develop and execute recruiting and sourcing strategies.
• Own full lifecycle recruiting for high‑priority roles.
• Build pipelines via networking, referrals, CRM campaigns.
• Partner with hiring managers on objectives and workforce planning.
• Lead sector recruiting programs and initiatives.
• Analyze metrics and market conditions for improvements.
• Mentor TA staff and assist onboarding of new members.
• Draft compelling job postings and negotiate salaries.
• Maintain ATS/CRM data integrity and reporting.

Skills

8+ years recruiting

2+ years internal recruiting

3+ years management

Travel up to 10%

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Join SCS Engineers as our Talent Acquisition Sector Lead for Experienced Talent (Engineers & Scientists). In this role, you’ll be more than a recruiter. You’ll be a trusted advisor, talent strategist, and leader who helps shape the future of our organization. Reporting to the Vice President, Talent Acquisition Director, you’ll partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to attract exceptional engineering and scientific talent, build strong talent pipelines, and deliver an outstanding hiring experience. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts easily to changing priorities, and enjoys building relationships across all levels of an organization. If you’re a collaborative team player, an excellent communicator, and a creative problem solver, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As the Talent Acquisition Sector Lead, you’ll oversee full-cycle recruiting for experienced professionals while supervising Talent Acquisition team members (1-2 direct reports), leading key talent initiatives, and driving continuous improvements that help our team and business succeed. This position is based in Long Beach, California, and offers a flexible hybrid work environment with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

How you can make an impact

• Serve as the recruiting lead and subject matter expert for an assigned sector, which is experienced engineers and scientists.
• Develop and execute recruiting and sourcing strategies aligned with current and future workforce needs.
• Own and drive full lifecycle recruiting for high-priority, hard-to-fill, and/or specialized positions.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates utilizing sourcing tools, networking, industry associations, referrals, CRM campaigns, and strategic outreach.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business objectives, talent needs, workforce planning initiatives, and succession considerations.
• Lead sector-specific recruiting programs and initiatives that support organizational hiring goals.
• Analyze recruiting metrics, hiring trends, labor market conditions, and pipeline data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase recruiting effectiveness, candidate quality, and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Mentor and support Talent Acquisition staff through training, best-practice sharing, and coaching.
• Assist with onboarding and development of new Talent Acquisition team members.
• Lead recruiting projects, pilot programs, and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews.
• Responsible for drafting clear and compelling job postings, offer letters, and negotiating salaries.
• Maintain ATS and CRM data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Aff ... etc.
• Represent SCS at industry events, conferences, career fairs, professional associations, campus events, and networking functions as applicable to the assigned sector.
• Lead recruiting initiatives for experienced professionals, technical experts, project managers, and senior-level positions.
• Develop passive talent pipelines and talent community strategies.
• Serve as an advisor on recruiting market conditions and competitive talent intelligence
• Serve as an escalation point for complex recruiting challenges.
• Assist with training programs for hiring managers and interview teams.
• Participate in employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.
• Back up the Talent Acquisition Director when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of recruiting experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of internal recruiting experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience required.
• Must have experience recruiting for niche mid and/or senior-level roles.
• Experience recruiting mid and senior-level engineers is strongly preferred. Experience recruiting for an AEC consulting firm is a plus!
• Ability to travel up to 10% required.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 – USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities – from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.

Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact – on the world and on your own growth.

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed.

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