Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fessler & Bowman Inc • Smyrna, TN

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About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions across Fessler & Bowman. The role proactively sources and screens qualified candidates, builds relationships with hiring managers, coordinates interviews and offers, and supports hiring needs across the business while delivering a positive candidate experience.

The Specialist develops candidate pipelines for craft, field supervision, project management, estimating, and corporate positions as assigned. Recruiting activities may include job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, direct outreach, career fairs, professional networks, and community partnerships. The role works primarily in an office and may visit project sites, career fairs, schools, or other company locations. Travel to and from job sites and office locations is required; travel is compensated when applicable.

The recruitment process includes a phone screen, an in-person meeting, a pre-employment background check, and a drug test. Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• 2–6+ years of recruiting or related experience, including full-cycle recruiting and managing multiple requisitions.
• Experience proactively sourcing candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Working proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools.
• Strong communication, organization, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Working knowledge of EEO requirements and compliant recruiting practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting in construction, skilled trades, industrial, or field-intensive environments.
• Experience with career fairs, community partnerships, or high-volume recruiting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned requisitions from initial sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for craft, field supervision, project management, estimating, and corporate positions as assigned.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, direct outreach, career fairs, and professional networks.
• Screen candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements.
• Coordinate interviews, prepare candidates and hiring managers, collect feedback, and keep hiring processes moving.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role expectations, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruiting process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition status in the applicant tracking system.
• Support offer coordination and candidate questions, and facilitate the transition to HR onboarding.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and pipeline progress.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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