Talent Acquisition Specialist

Burns Engineering, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Burns' full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering. We are currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the Human Resources Department in the Philadelphia, PA office.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, a related field
Minimum of 6 years of experience in full-cycle talent acquisition activities, preferably in support of multiple business lines
Recruiting experience with a professional engineering firm strongly preferred
Successful candidates will have experience designing and implementing successful talent acquisition campaigns
Candidates will also have experience partnering with hiring managers, developing comprehensive hiring strategies, establishing and implementing recruiting policies and procedures, forging productive alliances with colleges, universities and inclusive organizations, and analyzing HRIS-based talent acquisition data

Responsibilities

Manages the full life cycle of the recruiting process including but not limited to sourcing, screening, qualifying, and interviewing qualified candidates.
Source candidates through multiple channels including Internet sourcing, job board postings, niche sites, networking/referrals, cold calling, and etc.
Work closely with hiring managers and the HR Manager to develop specific search criteria, and coordinate the recruiting process ensuring timely action, cost effective strategies, and professional and positive contacts for all candidates.
Contribute to, and monitor social media presence to promote the Burns employment brand
Stay current on industry trends, competitors, and recruitment best practices.
Track and communicate recruiting metrics including but not limited to: time-to-fill, diversity hiring, agency spend, and recruiting source effectiveness.
Support and implement diversity initiatives across the company; actively seek sources of diverse candidates and foster working relationships with key groups and individuals to improve corporate diversity.
Lead student internship/co-op programs, university relations, and on-campus recruitment
Participate at job fairs/tradeshows; networking events, social networking, and etc.
Establish strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, and educate the business on recruiting best practices and market trends.
Effectively interface with internal and external candidates to ensure they are evaluated appropriately and treated in a consistently positive and professional manner.
Participate in external industry events and conferences to identify potential candidates for the Burn’s talent pipeline.
Maintain the Burns pipeline of passive and active candidates.
Assist in the maintenance of the Burns succession plan.
Assist in retention strategy development including employee morale events.
Member of Burns employee engagement committees.