Talent Development Generalist

Lawrence Group People•Saint Louis, MO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Group is seeking a curious, high-energy Talent Development Generalist to join their collaborative consortium, comprised of New + Found, Lawrence Group, and Integrate Construction. This role powers the technical engine of the Talent Development department by sourcing and recruiting through LinkedIn (with a focus on AEC), driving AI automation, running learning and development systems, and turning talent data into insight while helping build a culture that keeps people engaged. The ideal candidate thrives on volume, momentum, and follow-through, and sees every repetitive task as an opportunity to automate. Lawrence Group is a building design, development, and project delivery firm headquartered in St. Louis with offices in Austin, Florida and New York. With 170+ employees, Lawrence Group offers architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, furniture procurement, and graphic design services to a wide variety of clients, including housing, hospitality, healthcare, academic, and retail.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, talent development, or a similar people-focused role.
LinkedIn sourcing experience (Recruiter a plus); AEC or real estate recruiting experience a plus.
Curiosity and comfort with AI tools and automation, with eagerness to experiment and build.
Strong work ethic and drive: high-volume outreach, fast-paced priorities, self-directed work.
Familiarity with ATS, LMS, and HRIS platforms; comfort with data and dashboards (Excel, Power BI).
Sourcing communication, empathy, and collaboration skills.
High level of organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

AEC or real estate recruiting experience

Responsibilities

Source, engage, and recruit candidates daily through LinkedIn, with an emphasis on AEC and real estate development talent.
Build proactive talent pipelines and manage candidates end-to-end in our applicant tracking system, delivering a strong candidate experience.
Partner with hiring managers on role requirements and sourcing strategy, and coach on behavioral interviewing and inclusive hiring.
Track recruiting metrics (response rates, time-to-fill, source of hire) and adjust approaches based on the data.
Design and implement AI-enabled workflows that automate recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, communications, and reporting.
Pilot and adopt AI tools with sound judgment on data privacy, bias, and responsible use.
Build reusable prompts and playbooks, train teammates to use them, and measure time saved.
Administer and improve learning and development systems, including course catalogs, enrollments, tracking, and reporting.
Support onboarding, technical, and professional development content, using AI to accelerate creation, and promote continuous learning.
Partner with business unit leaders to identify skill gaps and translate them into development offerings, evaluating results with data and feedback.
Build dashboards and reports on recruiting, onboarding, learning, engagement, and retention across all three business units.
Analyze talent data to identify trends and risks, and bring actionable recommendations to leadership.
Use AI and automation to streamline data collection and reporting while maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality.
Support culture, engagement, and belonging initiatives, including events, recognition programs, and Business Resource Groups.
Administer engagement surveys, pulse checks, and stay and exit interviews, and summarize themes for leadership.
Support new hire onboarding and orientation, and reinforce the enterprise’s core values in day-to-day partnership with employees and managers.
Serve as an approachable resource on people questions, escalating employee relations matters.
Perform other duties and contribute to enterprise-wide talent initiatives as assigned.