Talent Acquisition Partner

DLR Group•Los Angeles, CA

26d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. We have an opening for a Talent Acquisition Partner. This role can be based in Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Riverside, Seattle, or Tucson. About HR at DLR Group: DLR Group is an integrated design firm that aspires to be the most creative enterprise on the planet. With over 30 office locations, our brand promise is to elevate the human experience through design. Human Resources is an emerging and rapidly growing function at DLR Group. Over the last 6 years our team size has grown from 3 team members to 20! In the last year alone, the team has overhauled our benefits & wellness offerings, completed a compensation maturity project, have expanded support internationally, implemented a new applicant tracking system, a new engagement survey tool, streamlined recruiting and onboarding practices and are currently in the middle of a performance management re-vamp. As a member of this fast-growing team, there will be many opportunities to take on new challenges and initiatives. Position Summary: We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner who brings a strategic mindset, strong critical thinking skills, and a passion for building meaningful partnerships. In this role, you’ll advise hiring leaders on recruiting strategies, market conditions, and best practices to attract and engage top talent. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by bringing market insights, thoughtful recommendations, and creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent and deliver a positive candidate experience. Beyond the work itself, you’ll join a collaborative, approachable, and fun HR team that genuinely partners with the business. We’re a talented group that values teamwork, enjoys a little humor along the way, and celebrates each other’s successes. If you’re looking for an environment where your expertise is valued, your ideas make an impact, and collaboration is at the heart of how we work, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to talking with you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in recruiting, talent sourcing and talent selection
Experience with in-house full-cycle recruiting within the AEC industry
Experience using an ATS, preferably Greenhouse
Highly experienced in sourcing passive candidates to build and maintain strong candidate pipelines via LinkedIn and other social platforms using advanced techniques and market research
Experience advising hiring leaders and influencing recruiting best practices
Ability to travel 10-15%

Nice To Haves

Experience working for an Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or Design firm with a minimum of 2 years recruiting engineers.
Experience with OFCCP Guidelines
Experience with recruitment marketing

Responsibilities

Build trusted partnerships with hiring leaders to understand hiring needs, influence recruiting strategies, and guide the selection and offer process.
Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines within the architecture, engineering, and design industry to support current and future hiring needs.
Proactively source, engage, and influence qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, professional associations, and other creative sourcing methods.
Leverage market intelligence, competitor insights, and university partnerships to identify talent opportunities and strengthen recruiting strategies.
Provide an exceptional candidate experience through clear communication, transparency, timely feedback, and consistent updates throughout the recruiting process.
Prioritize and manage multiple searches effectively, balancing time and resources based on business needs and critical hiring priorities.
Assess and recommend external recruiting resources as needed to support hiring goals.
Support employer brand visibility through social media, recruitment marketing, and advertising strategies.
Contribute to recruiting initiatives, process improvements, and special projects as needed.