Talent Acquisition Specialist – Early Careers

USA Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Talent Acquisition function at Thornton Tomasetti is a strategic partner to the business, focused on leveraging leading technology and innovative sourcing strategies to attract the next generation of talent across our global offices. As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will play a key role in building our early careers pipeline, supporting the recruitment of interns and entry-level professionals. You will partner closely with business leaders, universities, and candidates to deliver a seamless, engaging recruitment experience—while helping to shape the future of our engineering teams. We are a proactive, self-sourcing Talent Acquisition team, using direct outreach, campus engagement, and AI-driven tools to identify and attract high-potential talent early in their careers.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or a related field (internship experience welcomed)
• Interest in Talent Acquisition, early careers, or university recruiting
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to build relationships with students, universities, and internal stakeholders
• Comfortable working with technology and systems; experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ideally Workday) is a plus
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand early careers hiring needs and workforce plans
• Support and manage the full-cycle recruitment process for interns and entry-level roles
• Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, student groups, and early talent networks
• Leverage Workday Recruiting to manage applications, track candidates, and ensure data accuracy
• Utilize CRM tools and AI-driven automation through our Phenom platform to engage early talent pipelines
• Proactively source and engage students and recent graduates through events, outreach, and digital platforms
• Coordinate and support campus events, career fairs, and virtual engagement initiatives
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, guiding candidates through each stage of the hiring process
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance early careers programs, processes, and systems

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

What This Job Offers

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