Senior RecruiterAt HDR, we believe design has the power to transform communities and improve lives. From architecture and engineering to environmental and water resources, our work shapes the spaces where people live, work, and thrive. We deliver innovative solutions in transportation infrastructure, hyper-scale data centers, power systems, water and healthcare facilities and creating resilient environments for future generations. As an employee-owned company, our people have a direct stake in our success, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term vision. This ownership mindset drives us to exceed expectations, ensuring every project reflects our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality of life. When you join HDR, you become part of a global network dedicated to making a positive impact on communities worldwide.In the role of the Senior Recruiter, you will partner with HDR leadership to steer the talent identification and recruitment process for roles in the North Central US. Your day-to-day duties will be driving the full life cycle recruitment process from qualifying positions, talent identification, recruiting, selection and closing.
You will join forces with leadership to map out annual recruiting plans and assure the recruitment goals set therein are being effectively implemented and achieved. Typical positions the Senior Recruiter will work on are engineers, planners, architects, project managers, designers, environmental scientists and construction management professionals. Market sectors range from transportation, water, architecture, infrastructure, power, solid waste and mining. Service offerings range from traditional design, alternative delivery, construction management, program management and advisory services. You will be part of the dedicated global talent acquisition team (recruiters and recruiting coordinators) positioned throughout North America, Europe and Australia.More specific duties include:Build strong, credible relationships with senior leadership, hiring managers, critical stakeholders and partners, operating as a trusted advisor and talent subject matter expertProactively sourcing and managing candidates through the full life-cycle recruitment processDiversity and equity champion. Partner with our diversity, equity and inclusion recruiting teams, employee network groups and professional associations to increase diversification of our talent poolHDR currently leverages Taleo as our applicant tracking system (ATS)Leverage a wide variety of methodologies to deliver candidate sourcing results (referrals, LinkedIn, professional associations, ZoomInfo, etc.)Developing annual recruitment plans with business partnersPosition description refinementSourcing and screening candidatesDirecting and participating in select interview processes.Reference checksNegotiating and closing dealsBeing a team playerMentor junior recruitersPerform other duties as neededThe opportunity to be part of a unique, high-performing, wealth-building, employee stock program with years of strong returns. Employee-owned firms statistically outperform other ownership structures in many key performance metrics.
A sense of pride seeing projects we build add value in your community. Being part of global talent acquisition team operating in eight countries. Many other competitive benefitsPreferred Qualifications:3 years of hands-on recruiting / sourcing experiencePrevious experience working in a web-based applicant tracking systemPrevious experience in the architectural, engineering and consulting industryLocal candidates are highly preferredRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeMust have excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skillsDemonstrated ability to create rapport over the phone (with candidates, hiring managers, and members of recruiting team)Must be motivated and driven with the ability to excel in a growing, dynamic business environmentAbility to independently travel (less than 10%); preference given to local/regional candidatesStrong relationship building, organizational and follow-up skillsDemonstrated ability to work in an extremely demanding, fast-paced, high-volume environmentAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)