Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Houston area, Texas

Job Type: Contract

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $36.00/hr (DOE)

Position Overview: LHH is proactively seeking a strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our client's team on a contract basis in the Houston area. This role will focus on full-cycle recruiting and talent strategy for positions within construction, engineering, and/or manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for roles such as engineers, project managers, skilled trades, maintenance technicians, and production staff.
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand hiring needs, workforce planning, and project timelines.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies targeting construction, engineering, and manufacturing talent pools.
• Build and maintain pipelines for high-demand and hard-to-fill positions.
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews, evaluating technical skills, certifications, and overall fit.
• Oversee and coordinate the interview and offer process, ensuring a smooth candidate experience.
• Provide market insights on compensation trends, talent availability, and hiring challenges.
• Support employer branding efforts, recruitment campaigns, and outreach initiatives.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline activity).
• Ensure compliance with company hiring practices, policies, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with HR and onboarding teams to support a seamless hiring and onboarding process.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and drive efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience. Experience supporting construction, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial hiring strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience with ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter required/preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with hiring for technical and skilled roles (e.g., engineers, project-based roles, trades, industrial workforce).
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions and build relationships.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in tracking candidates, reporting metrics, and maintaining compliance.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop creative sourcing strategies for competitive and niche talent markets.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to partner across HR, operations, and leadership teams.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Opportunity to support strategic hiring across critical business functions.
• High-impact role with visibility to leadership and hiring teams.
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• Potential for contract extension or permanent hire based on performance and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply