Talent Acquisition Specialist

If you want to feel the satisfaction of really making a difference, with every decision you make, you’ve come to the right place.

That’s because, at Skanska, we don’t just build bridges. Or office buildings. Or data centers. We make a positive impact in people’s lives – shaping the way we all live, work, and connect, now and for generations to come - and we want you to do it together with us

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 Recruiter) 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;

Come work with us and join a winning team! 

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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 construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.  

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