Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition SpecialistThe Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring skilled technicians, engineers, sales engineers, project managers, and other specialized professionals in the HVAC, hydronic heating, building automation, and controls industries. This role requires experience recruiting for technical trades and understanding the unique challenges of finding qualified talent in the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) sector.Talent AcquisitionSource and recruit qualified candidates for HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers, engineers, sales engineers, project managers, and building automation specialistsDevelop and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill technical positions in hydronic heating, cooling systems, and building controlsUtilize multiple sourcing channels including trade schools, technical colleges, industry associations, and specialized job boardsBuild relationships with HVAC, hydronic, and building automation training programs, apprenticeship organizations, community colleges, and technical schoolsDevelop and maintain partnerships with engineering schools for entry-level engineer and sales engineer recruitmentManage recruitment activities for summer internship program including campus visits, career fairs, and student outreachAttend job fairs, trade shows, and industry events to network and promote our companyCandidate ManagementConduct initial phone screenings and in-person interviewsAssess technical competencies and cultural fit for HVAC-specific rolesCoordinate technical assessments and skills testing with department managersManage candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptanceNegotiate salary offers within approved guidelines and company pay scalesPartnership & StrategyPartner closely with department managers to understand staffing needs and role requirementsDevelop recruiting strategies for seasonal workforce planning, project-based hiring, and internship program managementOversee summer internship recruitment process from initial outreach through intern selection and placementCreate compelling job descriptions that attract skilled tradespeople, engineers, and student internsMaintain knowledge of HVAC industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor analysisTrack and report on key recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and internship program success rates