Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Buildings are responsible for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• Renewables and energy services
• Engineering and design
• Construction and facility services

About the role

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team in Austin, TX. This is a strategic, full-time role responsible for partnering with business leaders to attract, engage, and hire top talent across engineering, construction, technical, and corporate functions. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR partners, helping shape workforce strategy while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

What’s in It for You

• Strategic Impact: Your voice matters. You will serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, helping shape hiring strategies and workforce plans that support McKinstry’s long-term growth.
• True Partnership: Business leaders rely on Talent Acquisition as strategic advisors. You will build deep partnerships with hiring leaders, learn their business from the ground up, and help solve complex talent challenges.
• Strong Team Environment: You will join an established Talent Acquisition team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role also provides opportunities to coach and mentor junior recruiters.
• Continuous Growth: Career development is a way of life at McKinstry. Our team shares knowledge, mentors one another, and pursues ongoing professional development.
• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a company committed to building a thriving planet and making a meaningful impact in our communities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Partnership

• Partner with business leaders and HR partners to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies.
• Build deep understanding of assigned business groups, workforce plans, and critical skill needs.
• Provide market intelligence and hiring insights to support workforce decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor on recruiting best practices and talent trends.
• Influence hiring decisions through data-driven recommendations.

Recruiting & Talent Delivery

• Source, recruit, interview, and hire top talent across technical and professional disciplines.
• Build and maintain strong talent networks within industry-specific communities.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Maintain a constant and steady focus on the marketplace and report market intelligence.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer and close.
• Lead offer negotiations and ensure strong candidate acceptance outcomes.
• Partner closely with our HRBP team and Compensation team to ensure internal and market equity.
• Communicate McKinstry’s employment value proposition effectively to candidates.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and workflows within the Applicant Tracking System.

Innovation & Process Improvement

• Leverage AI-enabled recruiting tools and technologies to improve sourcing effectiveness, candidate engagement, and recruiting efficiency.
• Utilize AI-assisted search strategies, talent insights, and workflow automation to enhance hiring outcomes.
• Develop and implement improvements to recruiting processes and candidate experience.
• Create advanced search strategies including Boolean and data-driven sourcing techniques.
• Drive measurable improvements in hiring quality, speed, and experience.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build long-term talent pipelines aligned to future workforce needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry groups and talent communities.
• Support employer branding and recruiting marketing initiatives.
• Mentor and support developing recruiters as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of corporate progressive senior-level talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting for technical, construction, engineering, or field-based roles.
• Demonstrated success partnering with business leaders on strategic hiring initiatives.
• Experience building talent pipelines and proactive sourcing strategies.
• Experience utilizing AI-powered recruiting tools or technologies to improve recruiting effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience in engineering, construction, or built-environment industries.
• Knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws including EEO, ADA, and OFCCP, and general HR practices.
• Experience mentoring or leading other recruiters.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to travel regionally.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office (reimbursed).
• Normal office working conditions.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $89,000 – $134,000 per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location.