TA Specialist (Engineering)

Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: New York or Chicago Reports to: Talent Acquisition Director Compensation: $100 – $120k base Working schedule: Hybrid We are partnering with a global engineering and consulting organization to appoint a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support hiring across early careers and experienced hire pipelines. This role will partner closely with hiring managers and HR to attract, engage, and hire top talent while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. This individual will contribute to campus recruitment initiatives, experienced hire sourcing strategies, and employer branding efforts, while ensuring consistent, inclusive, and efficient recruitment processes aligned to business growth. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruitment across early careers and experienced hire roles Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and develop sourcing strategies Lead campus recruitment initiatives, including university partnerships and career fairs Coordinate graduate, intern, and apprentice hiring campaigns and assessment processes Source and engage experienced professionals through multiple channels Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles Conduct screening interviews and assess candidate fit Deliver a seamless and engaging candidate experience from application through onboarding Support employer branding initiatives, events, and recruitment marketing Partner with HR Business Partners and stakeholders on hiring timelines and priorities Promote inclusive hiring practices and diverse candidate pipelines Maintain accurate ATS data and track recruitment metrics Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and efficiency Requirements 3-7 years of talent acquisition or recruitment experience Experience hiring early career talent and experienced professionals preferred Background in engineering, consulting, or professional services environments is a plus Strong sourcing and interviewing skills Ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders simultaneously Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong organizational and time management abilities Data-driven mindset with attention to detail Passion for candidate experience and employer branding J-18808-Ljbffr