Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our 100% employee-owned, national, and multi-disciplined team of nearly 500 engineering and design professionals has an exciting opportunity available for a  Talent Acquisition Specialist !

As a member of our HR team, you will influence and directly impact the growth and evolution of TKDA by leading the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned requisitions, participating in workforce planning and forecasting to outline talent acquisition plans and establish a tailored talent network that aligns with current operations and strategic objectives, promoting student and early professional opportunities during campus engagement activities and events, contributing to the development of recruitment marketing campaigns, championing an engaging candidate journey from first touch through onboarding, and more.

We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your experience and passions and share what it would be like to join our team and what’s to come in the years ahead.

For this opportunity, we are seeking candidates who reside within a regular commuting distance of our Bloomington, MN location. While this position requires a consistent in-office presence, hybrid (3-2) work arrangements are available. Occasional local and/or overnight travel will be required to attend campus events as well as conduct on-site interviews and general visits at regional office locations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.


• Five to ten years of experience leading full-cycle recruiting for technical and nontechnical positions.


• Prior experience building and nurturing a passive and targeted talent network of entry to senior-level technical professionals.


• Proven success utilizing traditional sourcing methods and executing innovative talent engagement and acquisition strategies.


• High degree of organization, attention to detail, and professionalism combined with an ability adjust readily to ambiguity and changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic environment.


• High proficiency of LinkedIn Recruiter and MS Teams; Strong proficiency of ATS and HRIS platforms.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Prior experience sourcing architecture and engineering talent.


• Prior experience sourcing talent on a regional or national level.


• Prior experience regularly evaluating and optimizing the functionality of ATS / HRIS platforms.

$75,000 - $95,000 a year

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. 

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.