Talent Acquisition Specialist II

At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success. We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed. We’re looking for an experienced, relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing Talent Acquisition team in either Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate is a technical recruiter with hands‑on experience sourcing and recruiting top talent across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. You understand the unique skill sets required for technical and professional roles, know where to find exceptional candidates, and are proactive in building talent pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, and industry engagement. In this role, you'll lead full‑cycle recruiting efforts to attract and hire exceptional people who align with our core values of Honesty, Dedication, and Relationships. You'll partner closely with hiring managers, source and engage passive candidates, coordinate the interview process, and ensure every candidate has a positive, professional experience from first conversation through onboarding. Key Responsibilities Manage full‑cycle recruitment for a variety of technical and corporate roles across the company, with a primary focus on the East Coast and Midwest regions, including engineering, surveying, construction management, environmental, and corporate support positions. Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, business needs, hiring timelines, and team dynamics to ensure an efficient and effective recruiting process. Develop and execute sourcing plans to identify and engage both active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, employee referrals, professional associations, and other sourcing channels. Post positions, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, facilitate candidate assessments, and manage offers while maintaining consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams. Execute recruiting initiatives and sourcing campaigns in support of the company's talent acquisition priorities and hiring goals. Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system, ensuring data integrity and a seamless hiring process. Talent Pipeline & Candidate Experience Proactively source and build pipelines of qualified engineering and technical talent to support current and future hiring needs. Build and maintain relationships with universities, professional associations, industry organizations, and community partners to strengthen MacKay's recruiting efforts. Represent MacKay at college career fairs, industry conferences, networking events, and other recruiting activities to promote the organization as an employer of choice. Deliver a best‑in‑class candidate experience through clear communication, timely follow‑up, and professional engagement, ensuring every candidate experiences a transparent, responsive, and positive hiring process. Build and maintain relationships with prospective candidates, keeping high‑potential talent engaged for future opportunities. Ensure recruiting activities comply with employment laws, company policies, and equal employment opportunity practices. Tools & Systems Utilize our Greenhouse (ATS) and other recruiting technologies to manage candidate flow and ensure data accuracy. Collaborate with the Communications Department to develop engaging job postings, social media content, and outreach campaigns that enhance our visibility with potential candidates. Work with the Human Resources department to coordinate onboarding and ensure pre‑employment requirements are met for all candidates. Reporting & Insights Provide regular updates to the Talent Acquisition Lead on recruiting progress, open requisitions, and market challenges. Track predetermined key recruitment metrics to help refine and improve processes over time. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 4-6 years of experience in talent acquisition in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry or an adjacent industry. Experience developing sourcing strategies and utilizing multiple candidate attraction channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking organizations, employee referrals, and social media platforms. Proven track record of successful hiring and pipeline strategies. Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and solve hiring challenges. Strong understanding of employment laws, hiring best practices, and market trends. Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). Experience with Greenhouse and Rippling is preferred. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and with an asynchronous team in a hybrid setting. Benefits Full‑time employees receive a well‑rounded benefit package including access to our company‑sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses. US Pay Range: $37 USD - $42 USD Employment requires passing a pre‑employment background check and drug screen. As a federal contractor, we participate in E‑Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr