HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition and Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition Management: Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job requisition to candidate selection, and implement innovative strategies to attract diverse and qualified candidates.
• Job Requisition Auditing: Regularly audit and refresh job postings to ensure they align with organizational needs and maintain visibility on job boards, collaborating with marketing to enhance our employer brand.
• Onboarding and Orientation: Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they are engaged from day one through effective orientation programs.
• Employee Development Support: Assess training needs and contribute to the design of development programs that promote employee growth and align with organizational goals.
• Performance and Development Planning: Collaborate with management to set performance goals and development plans, supporting structured mentorship and training opportunities.
• Engagement and Retention Initiatives: Develop and execute strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention, gathering feedback to understand development needs and career aspirations.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Track recruitment metrics and employee development outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and prepare reports for management review.
Collaboration and Communication: Build strong relationships with hiring managers, employees, and external partners to ensure effective communication throughout recruitment and development processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition and employee development, ideally in a professional services or engineering environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in HR software and applicant tracking systems, along with strong data analysis skills.
• Passion for fostering a culture of continuous learning and employee engagement.

Embracing a collaborative team approach, Interstate Engineering focuses on building for tomorrow. From projects to career paths, Interstate Engineering knows the best approach to any accomplishment is to collaborate, celebrate success, and grow for tomorrow.

Founded in 1976, our employee-owned firm provides innovative engineering, surveying, and planning solutions throughout the Great Plains Region. We continually seek the best talent because we know our employees are the key to success. Interstate Engineering offers an environment that cultivates personal and professional growth through honesty, transparency, and respect. Being active in our careers, we understand the importance of training and professional development and encourage involvement in professional organizations. Our team is built of professionals you need, the people you trust.

• Competitive wages
• Bonus opportunities
• Flexible schedule
• Continued education
• Professional development
• Family-oriented environment
• Prioritized work/life balance
• Paid holidays
• Travel opportunities
• 100% paid health insurance for employee
• Dental, vision, & life insurance
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• 401K Profit Sharing
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)
• Relocation assistance (if required)