Manager, Talent Acquisition Advisor (Temporary)

ERM•Houston, TX

8d•Remote

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Talent Acquisition Advisor to join its North America Recruiting Flexforce Team. This remote role is based in Houston, Texas, and is a fixed-term contract. The advisor serves as a strategic recruiting partner for project-based technical hiring across the United States and Canada, supporting service areas such as environmental planning and permitting, EHS compliance, site investigation and remediation, and air quality. The role contributes to ERM’s talent pipeline and growth by advising hiring partners, influencing hiring strategies, and delivering a thoughtful, high-touch candidate experience. ERM is a global sustainability consultancy that partners with organizations to address sustainability challenges and opportunities. Its teams provide technical and strategic services across environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. ERM describes its comprehensive service model as a “boots to boardroom” approach. Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes and is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 5 years of high-volume recruiting experience in staffing or corporate environments, including successful management of diverse U.S.-based searches.
At least 2 years of experience in people or process management.
Proven success delivering specialist and niche hiring in technical or consulting fields.
Strong knowledge of modern recruiting practices, market trends, and sourcing strategies.
Advanced sourcing skills, including Boolean search expertise and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter.
Experience using social media and networking tools to build engaged candidate pools.
Ability to collaborate with multiple internal clients and provide consultative insights throughout searches.
Proficiency with ATS/CRM platforms such as Workday and GEM, and KPI reporting, with strong attention to detail.
Strong organization, time management, communication skills, and professional judgment.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage shifting priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality results.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Manage full-lifecycle recruiting for project-term roles across U.S. and Canadian offices, aligning hiring with ERM’s culture and business goals.
Source, attract, and engage consulting talent across key technical service areas and client markets using diverse sourcing channels.
Provide a high-touch candidate experience from application through offer, including screening, reference checks, salary recommendations, and candidate closing.
Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs and implement tailored hiring strategies.
Use advanced sourcing techniques to build proactive talent pipelines for current and future needs.
Coordinate with recruiting colleagues and share talent across teams where potential fit exists.
Communicate clearly with stakeholders and provide timely updates and interview preparation throughout the process.
Represent ERM as a brand ambassador in all interactions.
Maintain thorough documentation and use ERM eRecruitment/ATS systems for reporting and compliance.
Ensure recruiting activities comply with internal policies and employment legislation.