Talent Acquisition Specialist III

Talent Acquisition Specialist III

At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purposeto make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist III is a senior-level recruiting professional responsible for leading complex, high-impact hiring initiatives across the organization. Operating within a decentralized HR model, this role partners closely with hiring managers, and the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure strategic alignment, process consistency, and exceptional talent outcomes. This role functions as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on talent acquisition best practices, workforce planning, and candidate engagement. The Specialist III also plays a key role in mentoring junior recruiters, championing compliance, and contributing to enterprise-wide recruiting improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for critical, niche, or executive-level roles across business units.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with workforce planning goals.
• Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs and hard-to-fill positions.
• Guide hiring managers in role definition, job description creation, interview planning, and candidate evaluation.
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and talent marketing to attract diverse, qualified candidates.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and partner with the CoE to support DEI talent acquisition strategies.
• Collaborate with the TA CoE to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local hiring laws, and internal policy standards.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach junior recruiters and HR team members on recruiting strategies, systems, and tools.
• Serve as a knowledge resource for ATS use, compliance processes, and TA technology enhancements.
• Support the implementation of recruiting initiatives and process improvements rolled out by the enterprise TA function.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive recruiting experience, including experience with complex or specialized roles.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting compliance, interview structuring, and candidate assessment methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in supporting multiple business units and navigating matrixed or decentralized organizations.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools; experience with Workday, iCIMS, or Greenhouse preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and consultative skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; experience using data to drive decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Ability to coach and mentor others while influencing recruiting best practices across a broader HR team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally for hiring events or strategic meetings.
• Bilingual language skills desirable but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years AEC recruiting experience.

Travel Requirements

This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position primarily operates in a remote work environment, requiring the ability to perform job responsibilities from a home office setting with reliable internet access.
• Work is conducted using a computer, phone, and virtual collaboration tools, with regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Employees are expected to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic setting that may involve virtual meetings, deadlines, and independent work.
• While the work environment is typically climate-controlled, employees must ensure an appropriate and professional home office setup.

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here.