Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

McAdams is a full-service land planning landscape architecture civil engineering transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina South Carolina Texas and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

TheStrategic Talent Acquisition Partnerleads proactive high-touchrecruitmentfor McAdamskeyhires with an emphasis on building talent pipelines that support role is successful when it consistently delivers qualified well-aligned candidatesfor priority leadership and senior technical positions while elevating candidate experience and supporting McAdams employer brand. TheStrategic Talent Acquisition Partneroperatesas a consultative partner tohiringleadersclarifying needs strengthening selection decisions and improving offer acceptance through compelling storytelling and strong closing strategy. The role works closely with Talent Acquisition HR and Corporate Services partners tooptimizesourcing channels ensure process consistency and track results using key recruiting metrics.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Search Key Hire Delivery

• Lead strategic proactive recruiting for key hire roles and other hard-to-fill positions aligned to business growth needs.

Sourcing Pipeline Development

• Build and execute targeted search strategies that prioritize passive candidate outreach relationship recruiting and market mapping for priority geographies and disciplines.
• Present high-qualitycandidateoptionsandmaintainstrongpipelinefor priority roles through consistent outreach and follow-up.
• Engage guide and evaluate external recruiting partners to extend sourcing reach for specialized roles whilemaintainingcandidate experience standards.

HiringManagerPartnership Selection Support

• Partner with hiringmanagersand HR to define role needs selection criteria and a clear recruiting plan.
• Conduct structured intake conversations to align on must-have qualifications success outcomes and sourcing channels.
• Coach stakeholders on candidate evaluation interview process consistency and decision-making practices that reduce friction and improve candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to successfully navigate complex candidate decision-making processes.

Branding Talent Marketing Partnership

• Strengthen McAdams employer brand in partnership with Marketing andCommunicationspartners.
• Collaborate withCommunications andMarketingto develop and deploy recruitment messaging and materials that resonate with A/E/C talentpool.
• Support optimized job posting content for platforms such as LinkedIn and help align job description tone and structure for consistency and appeal.

ProcessSystems (ATS) Candidate Experience

• Build and manage talent pipelines using the Applicant Tracking System(ATS)and consistent sourcing workflows.
• Maintainaccuratecandidate tracking pipeline status and communication cadence usingourATSand other systems.
• Evaluate sourcing channel effectiveness (e.g. direct sourcing referrals outreach recruiters/agencies) and adjust strategies based on results.
• Ensure recruiting practices align with fairness confidentiality and applicable employment standards.
• Apply consistent documented recruiting practices that support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) alignment and reduce risk in selection decisions.
• Protect sensitivecandidateand business information through professional discretion and confidentiality.

MetricsReporting Continuous Improvement

• Track report and improve recruiting performance using data and continuous improvement practices.
• Measure key recruiting metrics andprovidedata-driven insights toleadership.
• Identifyprocess improvements that streamline hiring workflows reduce delays and strengthen candidate experience.

Offers

• Partner with hiring managersand HRto developoffers negotiateand closea key hire search with an acceptance.

Skills Experience

Experience

• Progressive recruiting and talent acquisition experience including experience filling senior leveldifficult to fill and/or key hire roles
• A/E/C industry experience strongly preferred

Skills

• Advanced sourcing capability across direct outreach professional networks industry associations and targeted pipelines
• Previousexperience with ATS and recruiting tools for pipeline management and reporting. Experience with Greenhouse a plus
• Previousexperience tracking recruiting key performance indicators and presenting updates to leadership

Behaviors/Characteristics

• Consultative service-oriented approach with the ability to influence hiring leaders and build trust quickly
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingstrong candidate communication
• Discreet ethical and confident handling sensitive information with strong attention to confidentiality and professionalism
• Strategic creative problem-solver who adapts sourcing and closing approaches to changing conditions
• Willingnessand ability to travel as business needs require (especially for recruiting efforts marketdevelopmentand partnership needs)

Work Environment Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of thoseencounteredwhile performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and whenfeasible(without undue hardship to the company) reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Workwill beprimarilyworkingwith fingers by picking pinching typing and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen the ability to talkhearand sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carryliftand push/pull up to 5 poundsfrequentlyand up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Additionalphysical duties may berequiredas necessary.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race color religion gender (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veterans status or any other legally protected status.

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