Talent Acquisition Associate

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.


At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.


As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We're seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.


We are a growing, mission-driven organization focused on building exceptional teams that drive business success. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience.

The Opportunity

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and business leaders, leading full-cycle recruitment efforts across a variety of functions. You'll help attract, engage, and hire top talent while continuously improving our recruiting processes and employer brand.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for a diverse portfolio of roles across multiple departments.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, define hiring strategies, and deliver exceptional talent.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct candidate screenings and coordinate interview processes.
• Guide hiring teams on best practices related to interviewing, candidate assessment, and selection.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure a positive, inclusive, and high-touch candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Track recruiting metrics and use data to drive decision-making and process improvements.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.
• Collaborate with HR and People Operations teams on onboarding and workforce planning initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a high-growth company, agency, or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to recruit across a variety of functions and levels.
• Strong sourcing skills and experience identifying passive candidates.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating an exceptional candidate experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hiring in a startup or scaling organization.
• Familiarity with workforce planning and talent market intelligence.
• Experience recruiting for technical, corporate, or leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on company growth and culture.
• Collaborative, people-first environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.

COMPENSATION

Base Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 Annually

• Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.

Ready to help build extraordinary teams? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.