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Position OverviewThe Talent Acquisition Specialist III is a senior-level recruiting professional responsible for leading complex, high?impact hiring initiatives across the organization. Operating within a decentralized HR model, this role partners closely with hiring managers, and the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure strategic alignment, process consistency, and exceptional talent outcomes. This role functions as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on talent acquisition best practices, workforce planning, and candidate engagement. The Specialist III also plays a key role in mentoring junior recruiters, championing compliance, and contributing to enterprise-wide recruiting improvements.
Responsibilities- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for critical, niche, or executive-level roles across business units.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with workforce planning goals.
- Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs and hard-to-fill positions
- Guide hiring managers in role definition, job description creation, interview planning, and candidate evaluation.
- Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and talent marketing to attract diverse, qualified candidates.
- Champion inclusive hiring practices and partner with the CoE to support DEI talent acquisition strategies
- Collaborate with the TA CoE to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local hiring laws, and internal policy standards.
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Mentor and coach junior recruiters and HR team members on recruiting strategies, systems, and tools.
- Serve as a knowledge resource for ATS use, compliance processes, and TA technology enhancements
- Support the implementation of recruiting initiatives and process improvements rolled out by the enterprise TA function.
Minimum of 7 years AEC reruiting experience
Travel Requirements• This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional
travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or
company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business
needs.
- This position primarily operates in a remote work environment, requiring the ability to perform job responsibilities from a home office setting with reliable internet access.
- Work is conducted using a computer, phone, and virtual collaboration tools, with regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
- Employees are expected to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic setting that may involve virtual meetings, deadlines, and independent work.
- While the work environment is typically climate-controlled, employees must ensure an appropriate and professional home office setup.
EEO Statement
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here
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