Talent Acquisition Specialist

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

C&S continues to experience unprecedented growth. To assist us in meeting these hiring needs, we are seeking an enthusiastic, results-driven professional with full life-cycle recruiting experience, from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring great employees. A successful candidate will develop comprehensive recruitment campaign strategies and lead our College Recruiting and Internship program. We are seeking a strategic recruiter to build relationships with colleges and universities across the country, as well as support our technical recruiting efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating national-level searches and have 4-8 years of technical recruiting experience in screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates. This position is responsible for ensuring we attract and hire the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead our College Recruiting and Internship Program. Develop creative ways to attract top students and continue to build a best-in-class Internship Program.
• Design and implement a progressive recruiting strategy. Coordinate with hiring managers to develop a customized recruiting approach.
• Recommend solutions to streamline processes and improve recruiting effectiveness, including branding strategies and social media outreach to attract candidates across the country.
• Source and attract candidates by utilizing a variety of resources, including professional networking, social media, job boards, direct sourcing, databases, etc.
• Post jobs to appropriate job boards, websites, professional organizations, trade journals, etc.; maintain company website postings.
• Screen resumes and applications; make recommendations to hiring managers.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with staff members and candidates.
• Conduct interviews to assess candidate knowledge, skills, and experience; verify employment references.
• Extend job offers; negotiate salaries and terms; coordinate relocation details.
• Maintain applicant data in ATS; assist with reporting; provide recruiting analyses to management.
• Network with university contacts, professional and diversity associations, and trade groups.
• Communicate with managers and employees on a regular basis to establish rapport and source new candidate leads.
• Promote company's brand as an employer of choice.

Skills/Education/Experience

• 4-8 years of expertise as a technical recruiter, preferably in the AEC industry but not required.

• BS/MS in Human Resources Management or related degree; PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Tech-savvy with proven, innovative candidate sourcing abilities and relationship-building skills.
• Strong customer focus and effective use of a consultative approach.
• Proficient in all aspects of social, digital, and professional networking.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative, with exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience with applicant tracking and HRIS systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and changing environment managing multiple deliverables.
• Solid understanding of and experience with employment law, affirmative action and EEO compliance, and diversity initiatives.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential nature of human resources work.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to support our offices in various time zones.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for college career fairs, regional office visits, etc. outside the local area, requiring air travel and overnight stays.

Estimated Compensation Range and Benefits

$50,000 - $70,000/year*

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

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WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.