Business Partner, Talent Acquisition

Aecon • Dallas, TX

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Business Partner plays a key role in delivering full-cycle recruitment support. This is a strategic position focused on attracting top talent, building strong partnerships with hiring managers, and driving creative sourcing solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years recruitment experience with at least 3 years leading end-to-end recruitment efforts
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or business-related area an asset
• Exceptional organization and emerging project management skills with proven ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; this includes the ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for and experience with diversity hiring initiatives
• Collaborative self-starter and creative problem solver
• Experience with sourcing tools such as Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Experience working on hard to fill roles and high-volume sourcing scenarios
• Able to operate independently to create recruitment sourcing pipelines and build a talent community
• Demonstrated proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related industry experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP is an asset
• Agency experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment for all open roles across Aecon's Utilities and Civil division. This includes sourcing, screening resumes, conducting telephone screens, interviewing, reference checks, and composing and extending job offers
• Identify strategies and sourcing channels to build a pipeline of candidates for assigned portfolio
• Establish connections, maintain and leverage a professional online and social media presence, and prospect talent through your network
• Provide trusted advice to hiring managers by using diverse interviewing and assessment techniques to validate candidate experience levels
• Consult with hiring managers and provide updates on the labor market, candidate availability, sourcing methods, recruitment risks, relocation packages and more
• Communicate on a regular basis with the business to understand and forecast recruitment needs and initiatives
• Assist and consult on the development of job descriptions and job postings
• Guide candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure a smooth onboarding experience in partnership with the Human Resources Business Administrator
• Identify opportunities for process-improvement
• Use recruitment data and metrics to gain valuable insights into recruitment trends and incorporate into overall recruitment strategies
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging
• Create and execute an external sourcing plan to build a strong, diverse talent pools and successfully identify, attract, and source/ hire qualified talent
• Take initiative to develop strong understanding of the workforce planning needs and talent roadmap of Aecon’s sector and industry segments
• Develop strong connection to Aecon’s values to appropriately promote our workplace culture, career opportunities, and benefits of working here
• Understand and deliver diversity needs by sector and proactively profile quality diverse talent
• Ensure all candidate data and information is captured and saved in ATS, and leverage collaborative sourcing/recruitment tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed daily
• Reduce Aecon’s spend with external recruitment agencies through the effective recruitment of passive, external candidates, talent programs (multiple hires), and projects. Throughout the search delivery, The Talent Acquisition Business Partner will deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience
• Build and maintain brand awareness, a network of industry contacts, and strategic external partnerships
• Regular engagement with internal partners including talent acquisition, equity, diversity and inclusion, and HR Leads to review strategic hiring needs and support recruiting activities across sectors

Benefits

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees