Senior Talent Acquisition

Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSt. Louis, MOJob DescriptionThe Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-cycle recruiting efforts to attract high-quality talent across the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. The role also supports employer branding initiatives and continuous process improvement. The Specialist leverages labor market expertise and data insights to inform hiring decisions. This position plays an essential part in building a strong, inclusive workforce that supports organizational goals.Responsibilities+ Lead full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical, and hard-to-fill positions.+ Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and guide selection decisions.+ Proactively source and engage top talent through job boards, social platforms, networking, and industry partnerships.+ Manage and optimize the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.+ Conduct screening interviews, evaluate candidate qualifications, facilitate interview processes, and schedule pre-employment and development assessments.+ Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for future workforce needs.+ Provide data-driven insights, including recruiting metrics and labor market trends, to improve hiring outcomes to Director of Human Resources and Leadership.+ Represent the organization at career fairs and recruitment events including college recruiting programs. Manage campus engagement and university relationships.+ Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.+ Support continuous improvement of talent acquisition processes and tools by leading and supporting strategic initiatives and programs related to talent acquisition, development, and retention as they arise.Essential Skills+ Proficiency in recruiting and talent acquisition.+ Experience with ATS platforms and HRIS systems.+ Ability to build processes and teams.+ Full-cycle recruiting expertise.+ Experience in recruiting for technical, professional, or specialized roles.+ Knowledge of the construction industry.Additional Skills & Qualifications+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.+ SHRM-CP, PHR, or Talent Acquisition-related certification (preferred).+ Additional HR or recruiting certifications (preferred).+ 10+ years of full-cycle, high volume, recruiting experience.+ Experience supporting hiring managers and Senior leaders.Work EnvironmentThe role follows a Monday to Friday schedule with regular hours. The candidate must be willing to travel early on and during career fairs.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fenton, MO.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Fenton,MO.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2026.About Aston Carter:Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.