Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist

Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist

Culture Builder | Recruiting Strategist | High-Impact HR Leader

At The Third Estimate, people drive performance—and we are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist who knows how to find, attract, and retain top talent while strengthening the employee experience.

This is a recruiting-first HR leadership role for someone who understands that hiring is the engine behind growth. We need a high-energy, people-focused professional who can build strong pipelines, improve manager hiring discipline, reduce turnover, and help create a culture where top performers thrive.

You will partner directly with leadership to elevate recruiting strategy, improve onboarding, support employee relations, and drive accountability throughout the organization.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love building teams, and know how to balance people strategy with execution, this role was built for you.

What You’ll Own

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Growth (Primary Focus)

• Own full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance
• Build creative recruiting pipelines beyond job boards through networking, referrals, trade schools, community partnerships, and social sourcing
• Partner with hiring managers to improve interview quality and hiring decisions
• Create recruiting strategies for high-volume and leadership roles
• Improve time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and new hire retention
• Build a compelling candidate experience that reflects our culture and standards
• Lead onboarding to ensure new hires are engaged and productive quickly

Employee Relations & HR Partnership

• Support managers with coaching, performance conversations, documentation, and corrective action
• Serve as a trusted resource for conflict resolution and employee relations matters
• Assist leadership in strengthening accountability and team performance
• Help reduce regrettable turnover through stronger hiring and retention practices

Culture, Engagement & Retention

• Drive initiatives that improve morale, engagement, and team connection
• Support recognition programs, internal communications, and company events
• Help leadership reinforce culture standards across all locations
• Build programs that strengthen retention and employee development

HR Compliance & Operations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain employee records, documentation, and policy updates
• Support leave administration, benefits communication, and HRIS reporting
• Improve HR processes and workflows that create a better employee experience

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 3–5+ years of recruiting experience with HR Generalist exposure
• Proven success recruiting in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Strong background in employee relations and performance coaching
• Excellent understanding of employment law and HR compliance
• Strong communicator with executive presence and manager influence
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable being visible, hands-on, and accountable
• Experience in construction, home improvement, trades, or field-service industries strongly preferred
• HRIS or CRM experience preferred
• Highly tech-savvy with strong proficiency in ATS, HRIS, CRM systems, sourcing platforms, reporting dashboards, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts how fast The Third Estimate can grow and how strong our culture becomes.

The right person will help us:

• hire better people faster
• improve retention
• strengthen leadership accountability
• create a world-class employee experience

This is an opportunity to build something meaningful inside a growing organization where leadership values culture, speed, and execution.

Compensation

$80,000–$90,000 base salary + performance-based bonus
Bonus tied to:

• hiring success
• retention improvement
• leadership support
• company growth

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid sick days
• Flex time

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Third Estimate is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace built on respect, integrity, and opportunity for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.