Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role:

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, serving as a vital link between specialized technical talent and the engineering teams that build world-class facilities. This role goes beyond simple hiring; you will consult directly with management to forecast needs, proactively source high-level professionals, and manage the entire candidate experience from the first outreach to onboarding. It is a high-impact position designed for a strategic recruiter who thrives on building sustainable talent pipelines and acting as a primary brand ambassador in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:

• Provide full recruitment lifecycle support to the Operations, Management, and other TAI business groups for permanent and contractual positions.

• Proactive candidate sourcing to proactively identify, engage, and attract potential candidates

• Build and manage a candidate pipeline to support current or future hiring needs.

• Develop strong working relationships with candidates and hiring managers, understanding business needs and building strategic candidate pipelines to fulfill these needs.

• Screening, interviewing, performing reference checks on prospective employees.

• Working with management to understand hiring needs and identifying candidates to fill job requirements.

• Work with search firms/placement agencies when necessary to determine optimal recruitment methods.

• Manage candidate engagement through entire recruiting process and close candidates with verbal offers and formal offer letters.

• Perform new hire orientations, coordinate employee on-boarding, and general Human Resource tasks.

• Serve as a brand ambassador by attending local networking events and job fairs to create brand awareness.

• Demonstrate self-motivation, energy and tenacity in achieving results; optimistic yet realistic; upbeat attitude; ability to work in a fast-paced, growing environment required.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably within Business, Human Resources, or related field required.

• A minimum of 5 years of Talent Acquisition/related experience required.

• Previous recruiting experience within engineering, construction, manufacturing, technical, or related industry preferred.

• Previous experience utilizing an ATS required.

• Efficient with using social media platforms for recruiting, such as LinkedIn

• Efficient with utilizing various search engines such as CareerBuilder, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc. for resume search and job postings.

• Have a general knowledge of hiring practices and employment laws.

• Comfortable with ambiguity, in a fast-paced business environment required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $90,000-105,000 annually (depending on experience)

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!

• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.

• The ability to balance your work and family activities.

• Flexible work schedule

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.

• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at

TAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.