Talent Acquisition - University Relations Specialist (Specialist/Senior Specialist)

About the role

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition & University Relations Specialist (Specialist/Sr. Specialist) to own our early-career talent strategy from the first campus handshake to the first day on the job. If you love the energy of a career fair, the satisfaction of watching an intern grow into a full-time hire, and the challenge of building something from the ground up, this role was built for you.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Hagerman's face on college and university campuses, building real partnerships with career services offices, faculty, and student organizations.
• Run our internship program end-to-end: recruiting, onboarding, mentor matching, development activities, and creating experiences that turn interns into full-time hires.
• Source, screen, and coordinate hiring for internship, co-op, and entry-level roles, with a focus on candidate experience and compliant, consistent processes.
• Manage new hire onboarding to ensure every new employee feels prepared and excited on day one.
• Bring Hagerman's story to life on social media and through recruiting tools and technology to compete for top talent.

Requirements

• A degree (or equivalent experience) and genuine interest in talent acquisition, HR, or workforce development.
• Experience with ATS platforms, candidate management systems, or a fast willingness to learn them.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, comfortable presenting to a classroom or messaging a hiring manager.
• Working knowledge of employment law and a commitment to fair, compliant hiring practices.
• Curiosity about the future of HR, including comfort using AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly.
• Construction industry experience is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company-wide annual incentive program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (starting at 4 weeks per year)
• Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Support for volunteer and community involvement
• Career pathing and growth opportunities
• The Hagerman Institute – customized learning and development
• Generous employee referral bonus
• Parental leave

About Us

Hagerman is one of the Midwest's leading commercial construction firms, building our future workforce one relationship at a time. We're a company that builds things that last, including careers. You'll have real ownership over a program that shapes our future workforce, a seat at the table with leadership, and the chance to make your mark on how the next generation experiences Hagerman for the first time.

A thriving, collaborative culture.