Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist

Associate Talent Acquisition SpecialistThe Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for building and managing the long-term talent pipeline infrastructure for Hoffman Family of Companies. This role owns the programs, partnerships, and analytics that fuel future hiring — including university/college and trade school relationships, internship programs, pipeline analytics, and ROI reporting. This is a forward-facing, relationship-driven role that strengthens Hoffman & Hoffman's employer brand and talent supply chain across all four companies.Trade & Technical School Pipeline DevelopmentBuild and own Hoffman & Hoffman's relationship strategy with trade and technical schools across all relevant markets and disciplines — HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and related skilled tradesDevelop and execute targeted recruiting programs at technical schools to create a consistent pipeline of skilled trade candidates for HMS and HBTCoordinate with the HMS T&D Manager on apprenticeship pipeline development — identifying candidates from technical school partnerships for Hoffman & Hoffman HMS Apprenticeship ProgramEstablish Hoffman & Hoffman as an employer of choice at trade and technical schools through regular campus presence, sponsorships, and classroom engagementNegotiate and manage partnership agreements with technical schools and community colleges including internship pipelines, job fairs, and co-op programsAttend and coordinate trade school career events, skills competitions, and industry showcasesUniversity & Trade School Relationship ManagementOwn and manage Hoffman & Hoffman's relationships with university career centers, department heads, and faculty across all partner institutionsDevelop and maintain a formal university partnership framework — including service level agreements, recruiting calendars, campus ambassador programs, and relationship engagement plansCoordinate on-campus recruiting activities including career fairs, information sessions, campus interviews, and company presentations across all four companiesBuild faculty and advisor relationships to position Hoffman & Hoffman as a preferred employer for top graduates in engineering, business, HVAC/R, and related disciplinesCollaborate with the HHY T&D Manager on university partnerships supporting the HHY internship program and future talent pipelineMaintain a current database of all university and trade school partnerships, contacts, and recruiting activity historyEnd-to-End Internship Program ManagementOwn and manage the Hoffman & Hoffman internship program enterprise-wide — from program design through offer conversion — across all four companiesCollaborate with each company lead on internship program logistics, curriculum, and participant experienceDesign and maintain intern onboarding, project frameworks, mentorship pairings, mid-term evaluations, and end-of-program presentationsDevelop a structured intern-to-hire conversion process and track conversion rates as a key pipeline metricCoordinate intern accommodations, travel, and logistics for out-of-area participantsBuild the internship program into a recognized entry point for early-career talent across all Hoffman & Hoffman companiesReport internship program ROI — including conversion rates, retention of converted hires, and cost per intern — to TA Manager and HR Director annuallyPipeline Analytics & ROI ReportingOwn and manage enterprise-wide TA pipeline analytics — tracking source quality, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rates, and pipeline conversion across all four companiesBuild and maintain recruiting dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights to the TA Manager and HR DirectorMeasure and report on the ROI of all pipeline development activities — university partnerships, trade school programs, internships, and career fairs — to demonstrate business value and inform investment decisionsAnalyze workforce trends, turnover data, and hiring forecasts to identify future talent gaps and recommend proactive pipeline strategiesTrack and report on diversity pipeline metrics and sourcing channel effectivenessDevelop quarterly and annual TA performance reports for leadership presentationsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field required3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, campus recruiting, employer branding, or workforce developmentDemonstrated experience building university or trade school partnerships and managing campus recruiting programsExperience with internship program design and management preferredStrong data analysis skills — ability to build reports, interpret recruiting metrics, and present ROI findings to leadershipProficiency with ATS platforms, Excel/data tools, and recruiting technologyExcellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skillsComfortable representing the company at external events, career fairs, and campus visitsExperience in skilled trades, construction, mechanical, or engineering industry recruiting a plusEOE/Vets/Disabled