Talent Acquisition Specialist

SSOE, Inc.•Midland, MI

1d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

SSOE is hiring a full-cycle Engineering Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting for technical and engineering roles in the A/E (AEC) industry. The role delivers high-quality recruiting support in collaboration with Human Resources representatives, business-unit leaders, hiring managers, and external recruiting partners. The specialist develops strategic recruitment plans, identifies talent sources, manages candidate outreach and assessment, and advises on hiring strategies tailored to business needs. The position also involves maintaining knowledge of the A/E marketplace, tracking recruiting effectiveness, and cultivating candidate relationships through networking and events. Team members will receive training on Microsoft Copilot and be encouraged to use it as a core tool in their everyday work. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of demonstrated experience sourcing and hiring qualified candidates in the A/E industry.
Demonstrated understanding of passive candidate sourcing, direct candidate outreach and cold calling, strategic recruitment planning, talent mapping, and current talent market trends.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a corporate-wide strategic recruitment plan in conjunction with HR representatives and identify sources for experienced candidates and campus recruits.
Participate in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, recruitment, screenings, interviews, and potentially extending offers.
Use conventional networking and technology-enabled recruiting methods to source candidates with critical skill sets.
Work with HR representatives and business units to prioritize staffing and develop hiring strategies tailored to specific needs.
Build relationships with hiring managers and recruiting vendors, analyze hiring priorities, and develop staffing plans for current and future openings.
Work with HR representatives and business units to improve the hiring process by providing timely feedback to hiring managers and candidates.
Maintain relationships with high-potential candidates for future opportunities.
Maintain working knowledge of the A/E marketplace and recommend strategies and tactics for attracting talent competitively.
Identify creative approaches to sourcing high-quality candidates with proposed skill sets.
Track the return on investment of recruitment efforts and recommend future methods and techniques.
Attend job fairs, industry networking events, and targeted community events to build relationships with potential A/E candidates.