Talent Acquisition Specialist

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a passionate and dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team on the West coast! This position can be based out of one of our many California, Oregon or Washington locations. This position will play a pivotal role in the organization’s growth by supporting full cycle recruiting including candidate sourcing, screening, and processing through workflows in the applicant tracking system (ATS). This role will collaborate with hiring managers and other HR team members on a daily basis, and have the opportunity to research, develop, and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the candidate journey; ensure a positive candidate experience from initial application to their first day on the job.
• Strategic collaboration; Partner with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and identify the right talent, maintaining proactive communication throughout the process.
• Talent sourcing; review a high volume of resumes and conduct phone screens to evaluate candidates for various roles including engineering, scientific and business support. Utilize various methods to identify talent including employee referrals, online applications, LinkedIn, online job boards, in person networking and professional organizations.
• ATS Management; Maintain the Applicant Tracking System by creating and monitoring job postings, managing candidate documentation and coordinating interviews and background checks.
• Career Fairs; assist with university recruiting efforts, including attending career fairs on occasion.
• Process improvement; contribute to the development and updating of job descriptions and specifications, job posting methods, sourcing, internal processes and more. Participate in driving operational and process efficiency and continuous improvement through workflow automations and optimization.
• Relationship management; act as a point of contact for both candidates and hiring managers. Build lasting relationships that foster future connections and referrals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• 2 years of talent acquisition, sourcing or recruiting experience required.
• Experience in civil or environmental engineering or scientific recruiting is desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of recruiting procedures, technology and best practices
• Hands on candidate selection experience including conducting phone interviews, reference checks and background checks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to build rapport and with candidates as well as hiring managers.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to Affirmative Action, EEO policies, and hiring practices.
• Strong time management skills to efficiently handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Experience working within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) preferred
• LinkedIn recruiter and job board experience highly preferred

Work Locations: Portland, OR • Eugene, OR • Federal Way, WA • Seattle, WA • Pasadena, CA • Sacramento, CA • San Diego, CA • San Francisco, CA • Walnut Creek, CA • Santa Clara, CA
Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $75,000 to $94,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location.
Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We offer a full benefits package.
Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Salary : $75,000 - $94,000