Senior Talent Manager

ebs recruiters LLC • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Our client is seeking a Senior Talent Manager to lead strategic, full-cycle recruitment efforts for leadership and operational roles across a growing infrastructure and construction-focused organization. This role goes beyond traditional recruiting by building long-term talent pipelines, supporting workforce development initiatives, and partnering closely with operational leadership to identify and attract top talent. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, proactive, and passionate about building strong teams and culture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of talent acquisition experience within construction, infrastructure, or related industries
• Proven experience recruiting Project Manager-level and above positions
• Experience supporting national or multi-market recruiting efforts
• Strong sourcing and recruiting strategy experience, including LinkedIn Recruiter and direct outreach methods
• Knowledge of construction and infrastructure operations preferred
• Familiarity with union and non-union environments preferred
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build recruiting processes and pipelines
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and urgency
• Ability to travel approximately 20–30% as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for leadership, operational, and other senior-level positions
• Build proactive talent pipelines and develop long-term recruiting strategies aligned with business growth
• Conduct national and multi-market searches for hard-to-fill roles
• Partner closely with hiring managers and operational leaders on staffing strategy and workforce planning
• Identify workforce gaps and succession planning needs
• Support internship and early-career development initiatives
• Attend industry events, conferences, and workforce development programs to strengthen recruiting networks and employer branding
• Develop sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, direct outreach, and Boolean search techniques
• Facilitate structured interview processes and support hiring managers throughout candidate evaluation and selection
• Lead offer development and candidate closing efforts
• Ensure a positive and professional experience for candidates and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting processes and workforce development initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed