The Talent Acquisition Specialist will oversee full life-cycle recruiting efforts, partner with hiring managers, and implement creative sourcing strategies while promoting the company culture and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ware Malcomb, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and diversification of your assigned region. You’ll oversee talent acquisition efforts, partnering closely with leaders to deliver full life-cycle recruiting services and strategic TA support. In this role, you will drive processes, implement best practices, and prioritize an exceptional candidate experience, all while fostering relationships and contributing to our vibrant culture and community.
Your Role
- Perform full life cycle recruiting to include sourcing, screening, interview scheduling and offer negotiation for assigned open positions
- Partner with hiring managers to facilitate the recruiting process from start to finish. Be a trusted advisor to leaders
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to find the best talent for Ware Malcomb
- Proactively source and establish relationships with candidates to build a consistent pipeline of talent
- Create a positive candidate and hiring manager experience
- Understand Ware Malcomb culture and what makes a great candidate. Promote WM culture and values.
- Leverage Ware Malcomb’s internal network to gather team member referrals
- Manage assigned open positions and candidate workflow in ATS
- Contribute to initiatives that support the evolution and improvement of the TA team
- Participate in the WM Culture, Community, Philanthropy programs and initiatives
- Assist in the development and implementation of new sourcing methods, tools, and strategies
Qualifications
- 7+ years full life cycle recruiting experience preferably within the field of Architecture, Interior Designer and/or Civil Engineering. Other technical, engineering, design or professional services related recruiting experience will also be considered.
- A combination or corporate and agency recruiting experience preferred
- Preferred College Degree/Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in an accredited related program.
- Strong sourcing skill set with experience in a variety of sourcing tools and methods
- Experience in the implementation and execution of strategic searches
- Proven track record of successfully placing candidates in a fast-paced environment across multiple locations
- Experience in the use of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Excellent time management and communication skills
This is a full-time, long-term position.
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.
The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.
Top Skills
Applicant Tracking System (Ats)
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