Talent Acquisition Specialist

Benesch

$80K — $105K *
Staffing
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of recruiting experience in the AEC industry
  • 2+ years in an agency recruiting environment
  • Experience with full-cycle recruiting across multiple locations
  • Strong skills in sourcing and direct outreach to passive candidates
  • Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
  • Expertise in developing and maintaining talent pipelines
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS tools
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruiting strategies
  • Build and manage talent pipelines for infrastructure-related roles
  • Conduct direct outreach and networking to attract talent
  • Engage in proactive sourcing to identify passive candidates
  • Influence hiring decisions through collaboration with business leaders
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced recruiting environment
  • Utilize technology for sourcing and tracking candidates

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off plan that increases with tenure
  • Paid holidays throughout the year
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability plans
  • 401K plan with profit-sharing contributions
  • Wellness programs to support employee health and well-being
Full Job Description
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Benesch is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting efforts across our Southeast Region, specifically focused on hiring initiatives within Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Based in our Chicago corporate office, this role will partner with hiring managers and business leaders to develop recruiting strategies, build talent pipelines, and attract the professionals needed to support continued growth across the region.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, relationship-driven recruiter who enjoys identifying and engaging talent through direct outreach, networking, referrals, and strategic sourcing efforts. This individual will partner closely with business leaders to influence hiring decisions, strengthen talent pipelines, and help attract the professionals who support the infrastructure projects and services communities rely on every day. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact while supporting an ENR Top 100 engineering consulting firm in a stable and growing industry.
Location

Our Talent Acquisition team is based in Chicago and operates in a collaborative hybrid environment. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely three days per week and from our downtown Chicago corporate office two days per week.
What We Are Looking For
  • Minimum 4 years of recruiting experience within the AEC industry required, including a minimum of 2 years in an agency recruiting environment.
  • Experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple locations and business groups
  • Strong sourcing and direct outreach experience, including passive candidate recruitment
  • Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Experience developing and maintaining talent pipelines through proactive recruiting strategies
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and sourcing technologies
  • Bachelor's degree preferred #LI-MM1


The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Illinois Pay Transparency Act, Illinois Pay Transparency Law. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees and is compliant with the State of Illinois Paid Leave Act, Illinois Paid Leave Act. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan. From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.

Illinois Pay Range

$80,000-$105,000 USD

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