Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bala consulting Engineers•Radnor Township, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bala Consulting Engineers is a dynamic, growth-oriented engineering firm built on strong relationships with our clients, employees, and industry partners. Headquartered in Wayne, PA, with offices across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, Bala offers a collaborative environment where careers thrive through leadership, innovation, and professional development. Bala is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead strategic recruiting initiatives and elevate our talent acquisition function. This individual will take a highly proactive, market-facing approach to recruiting – focusing on pipeline development, industry engagement, and partnership with leadership. This role will work closely with the HR Director to align recruiting strategy with business growth, workforce planning, and long-term talent objectives, while serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers across the organization.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive recruiting experience, with at least 3 years of experience in a strategic or business partner level role
3+ years of experience working in the AEC or related technical industry
Proven success in proactive sourcing and pipeline development for hard-to-fill, high-demand technical roles.
Strong experience partnering with executive leadership on workforce planning, hiring strategy, and business alignment.
Demonstrated ability to engage passive candidates, build industry networks, and represent an employer in external forums and events.
Excellent relationship management, communication, time management, and influencing skills.
Strong analytical and project management capabilities with experience tracking recruiting metrics and outcomes.
Experience with ATS/HRIS systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, AI, LinkedIn Recruiter).

Responsibilities

Partner directly with the HR Director and firm leadership to develop and execute a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals and project pipeline.
Act as a consultative partner to hiring managers, advising on talent market conditions, compensation trends, and hiring strategies.
Build and maintain robust pipelines of passive candidates for key AEC roles (e.g., Professional Engineers, Project Managers, technical specialists).
Leverage advanced sourcing techniques (LinkedIn, networks, referrals, industry groups) to identify and engage high-caliber talent.
Develop targeted outreach campaigns and long-term relationship strategies with top talent in competitive markets.
Represent Bala at industry events, conferences, networking groups, universities, and professional associations to enhance brand visibility and attract talent.
Build relationships with key industry organizations and talent communities to strengthen recruiting pipelines.
Partner with marketing and HR leadership to enhance employer branding through content, events, and outreach initiatives.
In partnership with the TA Specialist, own the full-cycle recruiting process for assigned roles, from intake through onboarding.
Own assigned talent acquisition initiatives such as diversity sourcing strategies, referral programs, university partnerships, and experienced hire campaigns.
Analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline strength, offer acceptance) and implement improvements to drive efficiency and quality of hire.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, TA, operations, and leadership to ensure a seamless hiring and onboarding experience.