Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Position Description Cushing Terrell is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting for senior-level, leadership, and hard-to-fill positions across our architecture, engineering, and design practice. This full-time role supports hiring managers and firm leaders in all Cushing Terrell offices, with a focus on licensed professionals and roles that call for targeted passive candidate sourcing. What does this role involve day to day? You will advise hiring managers and senior leaders on search strategy, role calibration, and candidate profiles, then build talent maps and pipelines to reach passive candidates who are not actively looking. You will extend and negotiate offers within approved ranges in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Manager, coach hiring teams on structured interviewing, mentor Talent Acquisition Partners, and support the firm's early career and internship programs. What will you shape? This role helps a growing architecture and engineering firm attract the senior talent it needs. You will help develop employer branding and recruitment marketing for leadership hires, recommend improvements to our talent acquisition practices, including the responsible use of AI-assisted recruiting tools, and report on time to fill, pipeline health, and offer acceptance. Position Salary Range* The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 annually. Required Qualifications** 10+ years of progressive experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources, including significant experience recruiting for senior-level and leadership positionsBachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources or a related fieldExpert knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, including advanced passive candidate sourcing, talent mapping, and pipeline developmentProven offer negotiation and candidate closing skillsProficiency with Jobvite, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Smart Sourcing, or similar sourcing platforms, plus Microsoft Office Suite and OutlookThorough knowledge of employment law, interview regulations, and hiring complianceStrong consultative, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to build credibility with senior leaders and handle confidential information with discretion Preferred Qualifications** Experience recruiting within architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services firmsKnowledge of architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) licensure and credentialing pathways, such as PE (Professional Engineer), RA (Registered Architect), NCARB, and LEEDProfessional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)Recruiting or talent acquisition certifications, such as AIRS or LinkedIn RecruiterExperience using AI-assisted recruiting tools for sourcing, outreach, and market research, in line with firm policy and applicable regulationsExperience mentoring or coaching other recruitersExperience with Deltek Vantagepoint and Adobe Suite Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply! Position Responsibilities*** Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level, leadership, licensed, and hard-to-fill positions across all Cushing Terrell offices, including confidential searches in partnership with the Talent Acquisition ManagerAdvise hiring managers and senior leaders on intake, role calibration, candidate profiles, and search strategy, backed by market insight on talent availability, the competitive landscape, and candidate expectationsSource and engage passive candidates, building talent maps and pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Smart Sourcing, and similar platformsCoach hiring teams on structured interview and assessment approaches to improve hiring decisions and candidate experienceExtend offers and negotiate within approved ranges, then guide new hires through onboarding and resolve pre-start concerns in partnership with HRMentor Talent Acquisition Partners on sourcing strategy, senior search practices, and candidate engagement, and support the firm's early career and internship programsTrack and report time to fill, pipeline health, and offer acceptance, and recommend improvements to talent acquisition practices, including the responsible use of AI-assisted toolsPartner with the Talent Acquisition Manager on employer branding and recruitment marketing for senior talent, and coordinate external agency submittals on assigned searches Working at Cushing Terrell Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives. Why Cushing Terrell At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, 'design meets you.' Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide: https://cushingterrell.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CushingTerrell_BenefitsGuide_2026_rev.pdf Things to Note Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach. Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process. Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.