Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Lenexa Kansas

Scope of Responsibility:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire top-tier talent aligned with organizational goals and culture. This role involves collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand specific business needs proactively sourcing and building candidate pipelines and ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. This role also manages relationships with external recruitment agencies and contributes to employer branding and onboarding initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May have direct reports and/or oversight of projects and initiatives.

Act as a leader mentor and coach to lower-level staff providing guidance and training.

Mentor others in embodying GBAs values proactively aligning efforts with the companys vision.

Essential Functions:

Engage in full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level technical and professional roles across various departments partnering with hiring managers to understand business objectives role requirements and candidate profiles.

Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies utilizing diverse channels including networking social media internet searches cold calling employee referrals campus recruiting industry events and more.

Conduct thorough candidate screening interviewing and assessment to evaluate qualifications cultural fit and alignment with organizational values presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers and acting as a liaison throughout the selection process.

Manage and optimize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) including candidate tracking interview scheduling and maintaining up-to-date job postings.

Create compelling and informative job advertisements that accurately reflect position requirements and engage potential candidates.

Engage with external recruiting agencies for hard-to-fill positions to effectively meet business needs.

Educate and coach hiring staff on behavioral interviewing techniques and best practices; develop training materials and programs in collaboration with the team as needed.

Partner with corporate marketing to identify recruitment strategy to promote strong employer branding through creative collateral presentations social media content and other initiatives.

Ensure a smooth transition for new hires to support employee integration and retention.

Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree in human resources or a related field AND 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience recruiting within the architecture engineering and construction (AEC) industry preferred.

Experience working with virtual meeting platforms.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

Advanced interpersonal communication and presentation skills to effectively engage with diverse audiences from employees to leadership.

Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple recruitment tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to manage and resolve complex talent acquisition issues.

Expertise in developing implementing and evaluating programs and initiatives.

Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee and drive HR programs and initiatives from inception to completion while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Expertise in HR systems and databases with advanced analytical skills to evaluate data identify trends provide strategic insights to leadership and train others on system usage.

Ability to mentor others on the team to ensure projects and/or goals are accomplished.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.

Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required (less than 5%) including potential attendance at industry events and meetings.

GBA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dental life insurance accident short and long-term disability hospital legal 401k employee assistance program (EAP) wellness program paid sick time paid company holidays floating holiday and a flexible time off program. Eligibility requirements apply to all plans in the United States. GBA reserves the right to alter benefits offerings at will.