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Talent Acquisition Program Manager

St. Louis, MO

Job Description

Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Program Manager will be responsible for building the talent acquisition function from the ground up for our growing construction company. This role will focus on designing and implementing effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent across all levels, with a particular emphasis on roles that are critical to our field operations, project management, and corporate teams. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Program Manager will play a key role in coaching and developing hiring managers to improve their selection processes and ensure a high standard of candidate experience and quality of hire.

Essential Functions

Building the Recruiting Function (40%)

  • Develop and Implement Recruitment Strategies
  • Establish Recruitment Processes and Policies
  • Technology and Tools: Implement Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  • Vendor Management: Develop relationships with external recruiting agencies, job boards, and other talent sourcing partners.

Talent Sourcing and Candidate Pipeline Development (20%)

  • Proactive Talent Sourcing
  • Employer Branding
  • Diversity Hiring Initiatives
  • Metrics and KPIs

3. Coaching and Development of Hiring Managers (20%)

  • Training Hiring Managers
  • Collaboration and Support
  • Feedback and Coaching

4. Full-Cycle Recruiting (20%)

  • End-to-End Recruitment
  • Candidate Experience
  • Onboarding Partnership

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of recruiting experience with at least 2 years in a construction, engineering, or industrial environment.
  • Experience in building a recruitment function or scaling recruitment operations in a growing company.
  • Proven track record in coaching and training hiring managers on interviewing and selection best practices.
  • Strong experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
  • Knowledge of construction industry roles (project managers, superintendents, estimators, skilled trades) and an understanding of the labor market in the construction sector.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification.
  • Experience in employer branding and talent marketing.

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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