Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

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-quality candidate options and maintain strong pipeline for priority roles through consistent outreach and follow-up.
• Engage, guide, and evaluate external recruiting partners to extend sourcing reach for specialized roles while maintaining candidate experience standards.
• Hiring Manager Partnership + Selection Support
• Partner with hiring managers and 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 and Communications partners.
• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing to develop and deploy recruitment messaging and materials that resonate with A/E/C talent pool.
• Support optimized job posting content for platforms such as LinkedIn and help align job description tone and structure for consistency and appeal.
• Process, Systems (ATS) + Candidate Experience
• Build and manage talent pipelines using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and consistent sourcing workflows.
• Maintain accurate candidate tracking, pipeline status, and communication cadence using our ATS and 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 sensitive candidate and business information through professional discretion and confidentiality.
• Metrics, Reporting + Continuous Improvement
• Track, report, and improve recruiting performance using data and continuous improvement practices.
• Measure key recruiting metrics and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
• Identify process improvements that streamline hiring workflows, reduce delays, and strengthen candidate experience.
• Offers
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to develop offers, negotiate and close a key hire search with an acceptance.
• Skills + Experience

Requirements

• Progressive recruiting and talent acquisition experience including experience filling senior level, difficult to fill, and/or key hire roles
• A/E/C industry experience strongly preferred
• Advanced sourcing capability across direct outreach, professional networks, industry associations, and targeted pipelines
• Previous experience with ATS and recruiting tools for pipeline management and reporting. Experience with Greenhouse a plus
• Previous experience 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 while maintaining strong candidate communic

Additional Information

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 The Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner leads proactive, high-touch recruitment for McAdams' key hires, with an emphasis on building talent pipelines that support growth. This role is successful when it consistently delivers qualified, well-aligned candidates for priority leadership and senior technical positions while elevating candidate experience and supporting McAdams' employer brand. The Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner operates as a consultative partner to hiring leaders-clarifying 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 to optimize sourcing channels, ensure process consistency, and track results using key recruiting metrics.

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