Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
At SCS Engineers, recruiting isn’t transactional—it’s strategic, consultative, and mission-driven. As an employee-owned environmental consulting firm, we solve complex challenges that protect the environment and strengthen communities. To support our continued growth, we’re looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team at our Long Beach headquarters and play a critical role in shaping the future of our workforce. In this role, you’ll own full lifecycle recruiting across a diverse portfolio of positions, with a strong emphasis on proactive sourcing for hard-to-fill engineering roles. You’ll be a trusted partner to hiring leaders—bringing market insights, creative recruiting strategies, and a consultative mindset—while delivering an elite candidate experience from first outreach through offer. In this role, you will report directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager and enjoy the flexible option of a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of two days per week in our Long Beach office
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- Minimum of 7 years of recruiting experience required.
- Minimum of at least 2 years of internal recruiting experience required.
- Proven success in sourcing for hard-to-fill positions is required.
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience recruiting for senior-level positions is strongly preferred.
- Experience recruiting for technical positions and/or the AEC industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive full cycle technical recruiting across engineering and science practice areas, and also own a mix of other requisitions, including corporate and field services.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for niche positions utilizing a variety of options that may include: internet sources such as LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, social media, job fairs, professional associations, employee referral program, and conferences.
- Build a pipeline of qualified candidates in advance of need using creative sourcing techniques and utilizing the CRM system.
- Conduct pre-screens and interviews for qualified candidates, develop professional rapport with candidates guiding them through the hiring process, and recommend top talent to hiring managers.
- Lead and influence the recruiting process for assigned requisitions, engaging hiring managers as active participants in securing top talent.
- Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, team dynamics, and business goals.
- Responsible for drafting clear and compelling job postings, offer letters, and negotiating salaries.
- Manage Applicant Tracking System (ATS) database for assigned requisitions.
- Mentor junior talent acquisition staff and share best practices.
- Assist in outreach efforts and adhere to Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) and all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and state and federal laws.
- Stay current on industry trends, labor market conditions, and recruiting best practices to continuously improve strategies and inform hiring managers.
- Expected to independently prioritize workload and adjust to fluctuating hiring volumes while maintaining consistent quality and a best-in-class candidate experience.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
