Talent Acquisition Specialist

Vancouver, WA
Full Time
MacKay Sposito
Entry Level

Help Us Build the Team That Builds Communities

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities, and that starts with hiring the right talent. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing Talent Acquisition team.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on in executing recruiting efforts to attract and hire exceptional people who align with our core values of Honesty, Dedication, and Relationships . You’ll source candidates, coordinate the interview process, and ensure every candidate has a positive and professional experience from first contact to offer.

If you’re energized by connecting with people, managing multiple requisitions, and taking pride in delivering great results, we want YOU to help us find and hire the talent that powers our success.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk!

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Execution

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles across the company, including engineering, survey, construction management, and corporate support positions.
  • ​​​​​​​Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, timelines, and team needs to ensure a smooth recruiting process.
  • Post jobs, source qualified candidates, and coordinate interviews while maintaining consistent communication with both candidates and hiring teams.
     

Talent Pipeline & Candidate Experience

  • Drive proactive outreach strategies to build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
  • Represent MacKay Sposito at college career fairs and other networking events to promote our brand as an employer of choice.
  • Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience through clear communication, timely follow-up, and professional engagement.

Tools & Systems

  • Utilize our Greenhouse (ATS) and other recruiting technologies to manage candidate flow and ensure data accuracy.
  • Collaborate with Communications to develop engaging job postings, social media content, and outreach campaigns that enhance our visibility with potential candidates.

Reporting & Insights

  • Provide regular updates to the Director of Human Resources on recruiting progress, open requisitions, and market challenges.
  • Track predetermined key recruitment metrics to help refine and improve processes over time.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry 
  • Proven track record of successful hiring and pipeline strategies.
  • Strong understanding of employment laws, hiring best practices, and market trends.
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing platforms. Experience with Greenhouse is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

  • A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.   
  • An excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
  • A focus on community -MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we support several local organizations focusing on community pillars surrounding veterans and the youth. Our team members serve in volunteer positions as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and participate across a broad range of initiatives. 

Our Values
At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

We believe firmly in the principle of constructive candor – always telling the client everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed and supportive environment, we’re able to challenge our people to be the best that they can be, and to celebrate every success.

Who We Are
With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.

With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we now deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations. The wage range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit-sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
We participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Open until filled.




 

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