Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

If you want to feel the satisfaction of really making a difference, with every decision you make, you've come to the right place. That's because, at Skanska, we don't just build bridges. Or office buildings. Or data centers. We make a positive impact in people's lives – shaping the way we all live, work, and connect, now and for generations to come - and we want you to do it together with us.

As a member of Skanska's internal talent acquisition team, you will assist in the recruitment of our most important resource: our people. Ultimately, the responsibility of this role is to ensure our company attracts, hires and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the recruitment cycle including the creation of search strategies, sourcing of candidates, pre-screening, interviewing and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, reference checks and at times negotiating offers;
• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications;
• Prepare, post and manage roles in our applicant tracking system and job boards;
• Be the subject matter expert who continually demonstrates creative sourcing strategies;
• Identify and assess a diverse candidate pool for each of your open positions through multiple sources including employee referrals, databases, social media sites, alumni's and other avenues;
• Assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills and experience;
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices;
• Provide regular update reports to hiring managers and HR Business Partners;
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process; create and ensure a positive candidate experience (for both selected and non-selected candidates) throughout the entire recruiting process;
• Promote our core values as well as the company's reputation as a "best place to work".

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of proven work experience as a recruiter in the AEC industry (either in-house or agency);
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience strongly preferred
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews;
• Hands on experience with various recruitment processes (sourcing, phone interviewing, reference check etc.);
• Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management Systems (CRMs);
• 2+ years of experience tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and using data to improve recruitment and hiring processes;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; with specific experience in building strong business relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers;
• Strong written/verbal communication and negotiation skills and the ability to make cold calls to prospective candidates;
• Experience working well with regionally dispersed teams as well as have the ability to work independently;
• Skilled in identifying and hiring talent within the construction/engineering industry through relationships in sourcing tools (ex. LinkedIn Recruiter) is preferred;
• Ability to easily shift recruitment direction and priorities based on the ever-changing critical business needs;
• Demonstrates an understanding of employment laws and OFCCP compliance;

Our Investment in You:

• We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there's a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we're committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We're committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. We are on a D&I journey that is ongoing. It is a journey of continuous improvement—while we have come a long way, we still have more to go.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Primary Location

US-NY-Queens

Primary Work Location/Assignment

Hybrid

Skanska Business Unit

Skanska USA Civil

Employee Status

Full Time

Salary Low

USD $91,500.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $120,000.00/Yr.