Manager, Talent Acquisition jobs in Connecticut

AI Engineers is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to help support the hiring needs of our growing company. They will be responsible for sourcing, assessing, and hiring candidates with expertise in civil engineering across multiple disciplines, including bridge engineering, civil/structural/facilities/water/wastewater design, land surveying, and construction engineering and inspection. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a pivotal role in expanding and maintaining our team of talented engineers and support staff to achieve our ambitious growth goals.

This role is based out of our corporate headquarters in Middletown, CT and will require occasional travel to branch offices and/or industry events for networking purposes.

AI Engineers is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 11 offices in the U.S. and nearly 300 employees. Our firm has over 32 years of experience providing federal, state, municipal, and private clients with high quality and community-focused engineering services.

The company’s internal management is based on the concept of AGILITY to maximize client service and employee engagement, making the best use of the current disruption created by New Technology in our work and lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Communication with Hiring Managers and Senior Leaders: Work with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and job/experience requirements. Develop job descriptions as needed. Keep hiring managers and leadership informed on the status of open roles, candidates in the pipeline, and efforts towards hard to fill positions.

Talent Sourcing: Identify and attract top civil engineering and/or support staff talent through various channels, including job boards, social media, industry associations, career fairs, universities, referrals, and direct outreach.

Candidate Screening/Coordination: Review resumes and assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for the organization. Coordinate with hiring managers about candidates.

Interview Coordination: Schedule and coordinate interviews and/or phone screenings with hiring managers and technical teams, ensuring a smooth interview process for candidates.

Candidate Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback.

Offer Management: Collaborate with hiring managers to prepare competitive job offers and negotiate terms with selected candidates.

Onboarding Support: Assist the HR team in the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.

Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices to provide insights to the organization.

Data Management: Maintain accurate and organized records of candidate information, job postings, and recruitment activities in the applicant tracking system (ATS).

Compliance: Ensure that recruitment processes comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including equal opportunity employment (EOE) and affirmative action guidelines.

Reporting: Generate reports and metrics on recruitment activities to track progress and provide insights for continuous improvement.

Assisting the HR department as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of recruiting/talent acquisition experience, preferably in the AEC industry, or other STEM/technical roles. Additional years of experience in HR is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or relevant job experience)
• Strong understanding of civil engineering roles, skills, and qualifications, or ability/willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), social media, and other recruitment tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to network and build relationships.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of employment/hiring laws and regulations.
• Results-driven and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person