Talent Aquisition Lead

Help Us Build the Team That Builds Communities

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities—and that starts with hiring the right talent. We’re looking for a dedicated and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Lead to join our growing Human Resources team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in identifying, attracting, and hiring talent who align with our mission and values.

If you thrive on building strong employer brands, optimizing hiring strategies, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience we want YOU to be the driving force behind our talent acquisition efforts! Come play a pivotal role in attracting and hiring the best talent to fuel our company’s success.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk!

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Tactically carry out innovative talent acquisition strategies to build a proactive talent pipeline and attract top-tier candidates.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, from job postings and sourcing to interviewing and selection for a variety of roles, including engineering, survey, planning, Environmental Science and Permitting, Construction Management and corporate support positions
• Partner with department heads to understand hiring needs and workforce planning. Utilize data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes and enhance efficiency.

Talent Pipeline & Candidate Experience

• Promote MacKay Sposito as an employer of choice through targeted branding and outreach efforts. This will include activities such as attending college career fairs and other passive candidate outreach.
• Enhance candidate experience by ensuring a smooth, transparent, and engaging recruitment process.
• Develop relationships with universities, professional associations, and industry networks to build a strong proactive talent pipeline.

Technology & Recruitment Tools

• Leverage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software to streamline hiring processes.
• Working with Business Development and Marketing - Utilize social media, job boards, and networking tools to identify and engage passive candidates.

Metrics & Reporting

• Track meaningful recruitment metrics.
• Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on hiring trends and challenges.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry
• Proven track record of successful hiring strategies.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, hiring best practices, and market trends.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing platforms.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• Excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

We believe firmly in the principle of constructive candor – always telling the client everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed and supportive environment, we’re able to challenge our people to be the best that they can be, and to celebrate every success.

Who We Are:

With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.

With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we now deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations. The wage range for this position is $34.00 - $43.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit-sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

We participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.