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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
XL ConstructionUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 May 2025
About the role
Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistLocation: Oakland, MilpitasDepartment: People Operations
Reports to: Director, Talent Acquisition Who We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who brings more than just requisition management. We’re looking for a talent multiplier who inspires trust, champions culture, and shows up every day with a “we, not me” approach. This person will play a critical role in attracting top-tier talent across core operational roles, including Project Engineers, Project Managers, and other field-facing leadership roles.If you thrive at the intersection of candidate advocacy, hiring manager partnership, and operational excellence, and believe that every hire is a reflection of our brand, this is your next move.What You’ll Do
Reports to: Director, Talent Acquisition Who We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who brings more than just requisition management. We’re looking for a talent multiplier who inspires trust, champions culture, and shows up every day with a “we, not me” approach. This person will play a critical role in attracting top-tier talent across core operational roles, including Project Engineers, Project Managers, and other field-facing leadership roles.If you thrive at the intersection of candidate advocacy, hiring manager partnership, and operational excellence, and believe that every hire is a reflection of our brand, this is your next move.What You’ll Do
- Lead Full-Cycle Recruitment: Drive sourcing, selection, and offer strategy for key construction roles, including Project Engineers, Project Managers, and aligned positions.
- Be a Talent Partner, Not a Task Taker: Partner deeply with hiring managers and cross-functional leaders to understand their needs and co-create hiring strategies that align with team goals.
- Cultivate Talent Pipelines: Build and nurture strategic pipelines across core markets, including passive candidates, intern conversion strategies, and early-career development.
- Champion Candidate Experience: Elevate the experience for every candidate by communicating with transparency, urgency, and respect at every touchpoint.
- Mentor and Multiply: Act as a multiplier of capability, share knowledge, coach hiring managers, and contribute to our TA playbook for scalability.
- Support Internship Strategy: Partner with the TA Coordinator and Director of TA to help launch and scale our recruitment internship program.
- Be Data-Informed: Track KPIs and apply insights to improve sourcing effectiveness, time-to-fill, and diversity outcomes.
- A servant-leader mindset who believes in lifting others while getting the job done
- Experience recruiting in construction or adjacent industries
- Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and ATS workflows
- Ability to translate complexity into clear plans and move with speed and thoughtfulness
- You understand that recruitment is both relationship-driven and performance-based
- Strong interpersonal skills that make you a trusted advisor to both candidates and stakeholders
- Bridge Builder: You connect dots between people, needs, and solutions.
- People Builder: You help others grow, including your teammates.
- Customer-Centric: You treat internal and external stakeholders with care and responsiveness.
- XLI Steward: You honor our culture, values, and the people who make it possible.
- Strategic Edge: You think ahead, act now, and plan for what’s next.
- 5+ years of progressive full-cycle recruitment experience (construction industry preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to fill high-impact roles with urgency and quality
- Track record of hiring diverse and high-performing talent
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