Gahagan & Bryant Associates Inc
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Gahagan & Bryant Associates Inc, Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Lenexa, Kansas
Scope of Responsibility:
The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire top-tier talent aligned with organizational goals and culture. This role involves collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand specific business needs, proactively sourcing and building candidate pipelines, and ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. This role also manages relationships with external recruitment agencies and contributes to employer branding and onboarding initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities: • May have direct reports and/or oversight of projects and initiatives. • Act as a leader, mentor and coach to lower-level staff, providing guidance and training. • Mentor others in embodying GBA's values, proactively aligning efforts with the company's vision.
Essential Functions: • Engage in full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level technical and professional roles across various departments, partnering with hiring managers to understand business objectives, role requirements, and candidate profiles. • Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies utilizing diverse channels, including networking, social media, internet searches, cold calling, employee referrals, campus recruiting, industry events, and more. • Conduct thorough candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment to evaluate qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with organizational values, presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers and acting as a liaison throughout the selection process. • Manage and optimize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including candidate tracking, interview scheduling, and maintaining up-to-date job postings. • Create compelling and informative job advertisements that accurately reflect position requirements and engage potential candidates. • Engage with external recruiting agencies for hard-to-fill positions to effectively meet business needs. • Educate and coach hiring staff on behavioral interviewing techniques and best practices; develop training materials and programs in collaboration with the team as needed. • Partner with corporate marketing to identify recruitment strategy to promote strong employer branding through creative collateral, presentations, social media content, and other initiatives. • Ensure a smooth transition for new hires to support employee integration and retention. • Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience: • Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field AND 5+ years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience recruiting within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, preferred. • Experience working with virtual meeting platforms.
Technical Skills & Abilities: • Advanced interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to effectively engage with diverse audiences, from employees to leadership. • Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple recruitment tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to manage and resolve complex talent acquisition issues. • Expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives. • Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee and drive HR programs and initiatives from inception to completion, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. • Expertise in HR systems and databases, with advanced analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends, provide strategic insights to leadership, and train others on system usage. • Ability to mentor others on the team to ensure projects and/or goals are accomplished.
Physical Requirements: • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time. • Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required (less than 5%), including potential attendance at industry events and meetings.
GBA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, accident, short and long-term disability, hospital, legal, 401k, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness program, paid sick time, paid company holidays, floating holiday, and a flexible time off program. Eligibility requirements apply to all plans in the United States. GBA reserves the right to alter benefits offerings at will.
Scope of Responsibility:
The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire top-tier talent aligned with organizational goals and culture. This role involves collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand specific business needs, proactively sourcing and building candidate pipelines, and ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. This role also manages relationships with external recruitment agencies and contributes to employer branding and onboarding initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities: • May have direct reports and/or oversight of projects and initiatives. • Act as a leader, mentor and coach to lower-level staff, providing guidance and training. • Mentor others in embodying GBA's values, proactively aligning efforts with the company's vision.
Essential Functions: • Engage in full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level technical and professional roles across various departments, partnering with hiring managers to understand business objectives, role requirements, and candidate profiles. • Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies utilizing diverse channels, including networking, social media, internet searches, cold calling, employee referrals, campus recruiting, industry events, and more. • Conduct thorough candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment to evaluate qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with organizational values, presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers and acting as a liaison throughout the selection process. • Manage and optimize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including candidate tracking, interview scheduling, and maintaining up-to-date job postings. • Create compelling and informative job advertisements that accurately reflect position requirements and engage potential candidates. • Engage with external recruiting agencies for hard-to-fill positions to effectively meet business needs. • Educate and coach hiring staff on behavioral interviewing techniques and best practices; develop training materials and programs in collaboration with the team as needed. • Partner with corporate marketing to identify recruitment strategy to promote strong employer branding through creative collateral, presentations, social media content, and other initiatives. • Ensure a smooth transition for new hires to support employee integration and retention. • Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience: • Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field AND 5+ years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience recruiting within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, preferred. • Experience working with virtual meeting platforms.
Technical Skills & Abilities: • Advanced interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to effectively engage with diverse audiences, from employees to leadership. • Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple recruitment tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to manage and resolve complex talent acquisition issues. • Expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives. • Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee and drive HR programs and initiatives from inception to completion, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. • Expertise in HR systems and databases, with advanced analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends, provide strategic insights to leadership, and train others on system usage. • Ability to mentor others on the team to ensure projects and/or goals are accomplished.
Physical Requirements: • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time. • Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required (less than 5%), including potential attendance at industry events and meetings.
GBA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, accident, short and long-term disability, hospital, legal, 401k, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness program, paid sick time, paid company holidays, floating holiday, and a flexible time off program. Eligibility requirements apply to all plans in the United States. GBA reserves the right to alter benefits offerings at will.