Talent Acquisition Consultant (Property and Buildings)

Description

• As appropriate, identify coaching and training needs for hiring managers and/or teams, participating in the evaluation and monitoring of training to ensure developmental objectives are met.
• Assist with the development of end user communication and hiring strategies that fosters the effective adoption of HR talent acquisition deliverables; occasionally dealing with disorganized and challenging hiring managers who want recruitment to be a priority but are often so busy in the business that they can’t make it a priority.
• Work collaboratively with assigned hiring managers to assist with high volume recruitment needs across various business sectors and disciplines, understanding hiring requirements, preparing and drafting advertisements and job postings for requisitions, reviewing and dispositioning candidates accurately using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), coordinating interview schedules, and ensuring requisitions are compliantly managed.
• Participate in regular meetings with designated line managers and supervisors to provide any insight on upcoming or pending HR candidate sourcing initiatives, providing talent acquisition consultation when necessary.
• Under limited guidance, participate in business or functional unit workforce planning initiatives of basic level of complexity and scope; analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data obtained during managerial conversations, and offering input with developing internal/external talent acquisition action plans for resolution.
• Use discretion, professional knowledge, and judgment in assisting with any recruitment matters of significance to the firm, such as drafting job postings, hiring requisitions, process administration, job status changes, salary data, and EEO compliance regarding I&D and strategic hiring decisions.
• Creating a proactive candidate pipeline through various methods including direct applicants, sourcing passive candidates, referrals, and strategically partnering with hiring managers to build talent pools.
• Communicate HR talent acquisition processes and initiatives, partner with district/functional area management, provide professional HR talent acquisition advice and guidance to managers and employees, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to ambiguity and the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• AIRS Certification desired or working towards certification with demonstrated understanding of the HR Competencies.
• Experience in the AEC industry and a strong understanding of engineering and technical positions.
• Familiarity with Oracle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and with strict adherence to WSP HR policy, process, and practices.
• Strong user of LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Remain current in the latest passive and active candidate HR talent acquisition techniques, practices, talent pipeline development, employment laws and legal requirements.
• Conversant knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day posting, interviewing, and selection of candidates, reducing legal risks, and ensuring policy and regulatory compliance; partnering with the legal department as needed/required.
• Experience in full cycle recruiting of Buildings Engineering professionals.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in enterprise-level HR talent sourcing, recruitment, talent acquisition discipline.
• Competent with technical writing, office automation, Applicant Tracking Systems, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and HR tools.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to job-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Familiarity with talent pool pipeline development, attraction strategies for passive candidates, job posting and social media engagement, selection interviewing, and respective federal and state employment law.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance