Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests across construction management, real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment. The company integrates data, AI, and advanced technology to deliver smarter, more predictable results in the built environment.

About the role

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner will lead full-life-cycle recruitment for Suffolk’s Mission Critical business, serving as a strategic talent advisor to hiring managers and business leaders. This role involves managing complex, high-priority searches, developing proactive talent strategies, and building strong pipelines of qualified candidates to support Suffolk’s growth in the Mission Critical sector. The position requires in-office work 4 days a week in Boston, Herndon, or Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life cycle recruitment for Mission Critical positions, from intake and sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to develop position profiles, understand business needs, and align on role scope, qualifications, compensation, and timing.
• Serve as a consultative talent advisor, providing market insight, candidate availability, sourcing strategies, and recommendations throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage highly qualified active and passive candidates.
• Source, prescreen, and assess candidates prior to hiring team interviews.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified talent for current and future Mission Critical opportunities.
• Develop and manage consultative relationships with hiring managers, business leaders, candidates, and internal Talent Acquisition partners.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring teams with insight on qualifications, experience, motivations, and role alignment.
• Coordinate hiring logistics to ensure an efficient and positive experience for candidates and hiring teams.
• Represent Suffolk and the Mission Critical business to prospective candidates, communicating culture, opportunities, and growth.
• Conduct competitive talent research and provide insight into talent markets, competitor activity, and recruiting trends.
• Leverage market research and talent intelligence to inform recruiting strategies and proactively identify potential talent.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records in the Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS).
• Provide regular updates on active searches, including progress, challenges, market feedback, and recommended next steps.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with the People & Culture team to deliver a best-in-class candidate experience and seamless onboarding.
• Provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and best practice support to other Talent Acquisition team members.
• Support additional Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• 5–7+ years of progressive full life cycle recruiting experience; construction, engineering, real estate, or related industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting for complex, specialized, or high-priority positions; Mission Critical, data center, or related industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple searches and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong consultative recruiting skills with the ability to build credibility and influence hiring managers and business leaders.
• Proven ability to develop creative and proactive sourcing strategies, including engaging passive candidates.
• Strong understanding of recruiting practices, talent markets, and competitive intelligence.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high sense of urgency to deliver against demanding timelines.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make decisions independently and escalate when appropriate.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with iCIMS or another Applicant Tracking System is a plus.
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and use research and market data to inform recruiting strategies.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to delivering a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality, tact, and discretion.
• Energetic, self-directed, and solutions-oriented with the ability to take initiative and drive work forward.
• Ability to structure, analyze, and solve problems with creativity and sound business judgment.
• Demonstrated alignment with Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit for long periods, talk, hear, and use fine motor skills (keyboard, telephone, writing).
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Office environment with quiet to moderate noise levels; occasional job site walking.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and auto allowances/gas cards for certain roles.
• Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including emotional and mental health benefits.
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care.
• Generous paid time off and 401k plan with employer match and financial resources.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Tax-deferred savings accounts and 10 backup daycare days per year.
• Commuter benefits and more.