Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Overview

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

As a member of Skanska’s internal talent acquisition team you will assist in the recruitment of our most important resource: our people. Ultimately, the responsibility of this role is to ensure our company attracts, hires and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.

• • Manage the recruitment cycle including the creation of search strategies, sourcing of candidates, pre-screening, interviewing and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, reference checks and at times negotiating offers;
  • Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications;
  • Prepare, post and manage roles in our applicant tracking system and job boards;
  • Be the subject matter expert who continually demonstrates creative sourcing strategies;
  • Identify and assess a diverse candidate pool for each of your open positions through multiple sources including employee referrals, databases, social media sites, alumni’s and other avenues;
  • Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills and experience;
  • Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices;
  • Provide regular update reports to hiring managers and HR Business Partners;
  • Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process; create and ensure a positive candidate experience(for both selected and non-selected candidates) throughout the entire recruiting process;
  • Promote our core values as well as the company’s reputation as a “best place to work”.

Talent Acquisition Specialist Qualifications:

• • • 2 years of proven work experience as a recruiter in the AEC industry (either in-house or agency);
    • BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience strongly preferred
    • Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews;
    • Hands on experience with various recruitment processes (sourcing, phone interviewing, reference check etc.);
    • Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management Systems (CRMs);
    • 2 years of experience tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and using data to improve recruitment and hiring processes;
    • Excellent interpersonal skills; with specific experience in building strong business relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers;
    • Strong written/verbal communication and negotiation skills and the ability to make cold calls to prospective candidates;
    • Experience working well with regionally dispersed teams as well as have the ability to work independently;
    • Skilled in identifying and hiring talent within the construction/engineering industry through relationships in sourcing tools (ex. LinkedIn) is preferred;
    • Ability to easily shift recruitment direction and priorities based on the ever changing critical business needs;
    • Demonstrates an understanding of employment laws and OFCCP compliance;

Our Investment in you:

• • • We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
    • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
    • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
    • We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
    • Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program. 

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is headquartered in New York City with 29 offices around the country. In 2022, construction in the U.S. generated $6.9 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total of $3.5 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,500 teammates in the U.S. and 27,000 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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Salary : $105,000 - $122,935