Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

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.

Key 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

Experience

• 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

Skills

• 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 communication
• Discreet, ethical, and confident handling sensitive information with strong attention to confidentiality and professionalism
• Strategic, creative problem-solver who adapts sourcing and closing approaches to changing conditions
• Willingness and ability to travel as business needs require (especially for recruiting efforts, market development and partnership needs)

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.