Recruiting/Talent Acquisition Manager

OverviewMPR Associates, Inc. (MPR), a thriving multi-discipline, specialty engineering services and consulting firm, is seeking a strategic and innovative Recruiting/Talent Acquisition Manager for MPR’s Alexandria office. This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career opportunity, working on some of the most important projects affecting our society.Founded in 1964, MPR has a wide and growing client base in power and energy, federal services, and health and life sciences. We work throughout the United States as well as internationally. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, we also have offices in East Lyme, Connecticut, Burlington, Massachusetts, and Salt Lake City, Utah. We hire the best and brightest, which results in a high-performance culture built on trust and respect, making MPR an exceptional place to work.General Job DescriptionThe Recruiting/Talent Acquisition Manager plays a key role in delivering a high-quality experience for candidates, hiring managers, and the broader MPR team. This position leads the full recruitment lifecycle and serves as a critical partner in ensuring hiring processes are efficient, organized, and consistently executed across multiple office locations. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in supporting highly specialized technical searches, complex schedules, and maintaining strong attention to detail across multiple open roles. The Recruiting/Talent Acquisition Manager will work closely with MPR’s leadership to manage interview logistics, candidate communications, and recruiting systems, while gaining exposure to broader human resources strategies.This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-centered environment and takes pride in creating smooth, professional experiences for others. The Recruiting/Talent Acquisition Manager has the opportunity to develop deep understanding of recruiting operations and technical hiring practices, making this an excellent foundation for continued growth in human resources. This is a full-time, exempt position and will report to the Director of Human Resources.Duties/ResponsibilitiesOversee the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboardingDevelop and execute recruitment, selection, and interview strategies Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, and create job descriptions Identify and attract top talent by building relationships with job seekers and candidatesUse market research to determine where to find the best, diverse talent who fit our business, technical, and cultural needsMonitor key recruitment metrics to analyze and improve the effectiveness of hiring processesEngage across the organization to involve others in the recruiting processOversee the Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS) and make recommendations to improve functionalityPartner with recruiting agencies as appropriateEngage with the marketing department to develop social media strategies focused on recruitmentEnsure recruiting practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment lawsQualificationsBachelor’s degree preferredPHR or SHRM-CP certification a plusExperienceThree (3) or more years’ experience in a Recruiting Manager role with a solid background in development of recruitment strategy for technical recruitingExperience of consulting, professional services, or technical recruiting environmentKnowledge, expertise, and creativity in developing targeted sourcing plans including social networking sites, college campuses, internal referral programs, etc.Demonstrated knowledge of legal principles around recruitingUnderstanding of Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) principlesSkills – Personal Flexible, motivated, resourceful and organized in a multi-functional roleExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work across functional teamsAbility to accept and grow from constructive feedbackMotivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problems and take on new responsibilitiesAbility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Solution oriented with a goal of enabling our client’s successAbility to keep sensitive information confidentialStrong analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skillsStrong leadership skillsGood interpersonal skills dealing with a wide range of individualsDiligent worker with self-initiative and demonstrated effectiveness in completing tasks in a timely way with a proven ability to multi-task and deal with interruptions without losing effectivenessAbility to multi-task across teams of engineers and managers on various projectsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsPersistent, questioning attitude and ability to accept that in othersSkills – SoftwareProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsPrior experience with a Human Resources Information System is preferredPrior experience with an Applicant Tracking System is preferred (iCIMS a plus)MPR Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other classification as required by applicable law. MPR is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. Job SummaryJob ID: 2026-1486Category: Non-Engineer