Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Nashville, TN, Murfreesboro, TN Cary, NC, or Maumee, OH Office (Hybrid) or fully remote Position Type: Full-Time Travel: Approximately 10%

Build Our Team. Grow Your Career. Make an Impact.

At Energy Land & Infrastructure (ELI), we believe our people are the foundation of our success. As a growing civil engineering firm, we are committed to building strong teams, developing talent, and creating an environment where employees can grow professionally.

We value honesty, integrity, teamwork, and a strong sense of community. We believe in investing in our people, supporting career growth, and creating opportunities for individuals to do meaningful work alongside talented professionals.

We are seeking a proactive, relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead our recruiting efforts and help shape the future of our growing organization. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the full recruitment process, partner closely with leadership and hiring managers, and develop creative strategies to attract exceptional talent for both current openings and future business needs.

If you enjoy connecting people with opportunities, building lasting relationships, and making a meaningful impact on an organization's growth and culture, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full recruitment process, from partnering with management to develop job descriptions to assisting with interviews and the selection process.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, team dynamics, and long-term workforce goals.
• Review resumes, conduct candidate prescreens, assess qualifications, and provide hiring managers with qualified candidates for consideration.
• Coordinate interviews, maintain communication with candidates, and help ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the process.
• Support hiring managers throughout the selection process while maintaining consistency, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable employment requirements.

Candidate Sourcing and Talent Pipeline Development

• Proactively identify and engage qualified professionals through LinkedIn, professional networks, industry contacts, employee referrals, job boards, and other sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates for current openings and anticipated future hiring needs.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for hard-to-fill and high-priority positions.
• Partner with leadership to identify potential candidates who may be a good fit for ELI, including individuals who are not actively seeking new opportunities.
• Research recruiting trends, competitor talent markets, and sourcing strategies to improve candidate outreach and hiring effectiveness.
• Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate candidate records, pipeline information, and hiring metrics.

Employer Branding and Recruiting Outreach

• When possible, partner with HR with representing ELI at career fairs, university events, professional association meetings, and other recruiting events.
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, student organizations, and professional networks to support current and future hiring needs.
• Help communicate ELI's culture, career development opportunities, collaborative environment, and commitment to employee well-being.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen ELI's presence in the talent market and attract professionals who align with our values and long-term goals.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or a related HR function.
• Experience managing multiple open positions and coordinating recruiting activities across different departments or locations.
• Demonstrated ability to source candidates proactively, conduct prescreens, evaluate qualifications, and build strong talent pipelines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A self-starter mindset with the initiative to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continuously improve recruiting practices.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn, applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and other recruiting tools.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% for recruiting events, career fairs, and other business needs.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience recruiting for engineering, surveying, construction or other technical professional roles.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and recruiting for specialized or hard-to-fill positions.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter or other advanced sourcing tools.
• A genuine interest in understanding people, helping them grow, and finding the right fit for both the candidate and the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA and wellness benefits including an EAP program
• Paid Time Off that increases with tenure
• Professional development and PE licensure support
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Company apparel
• Sam's Club or Costco membership
• Employee Assistance Program

Why ELI?

At ELI, we believe a strong company starts with a strong team. We work hard to create an environment where people are respected, supported, and encouraged to reach their potential.

When you join ELI, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact: Help shape our teams and support the continued growth of the business.
• Build relationships: Work directly with leadership and hiring managers to connect talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities.
• Grow professionally: Expand your recruiting expertise, develop new strategies, and take ownership of an important business function.
• Be part of a strong culture: Join a team that values honesty, integrity, collaboration, and treating people well.
• Support employee well-being: Help attract and retain people in an environment that recognizes the importance of professional development and work-life balance.

Ready to Build Your Future?

If you're looking for a place where you can learn, contribute, and build a rewarding career—we'd love to meet you.

Join Energy Land & Infrastructure and help design the communities of tomorrow.

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