Talent Acquisition Manager

  TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER

Thrive HR Consulting is exclusively hiring for a Talent Acquisition Manager in the Greater Boston MA area.

Do you want to help engineer what’s next? 

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 750 employees in eleven office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

Are you ready to make an impact and help shape the future of SGH? As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you'll lead and innovative SGH's recruiting strategy to support our growth and strengthen our ability to attract top talent. From enhancing our recruitment processes and tools to mentoring the recruiting team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping SGH's workforce and culture.

Team Overview: The Talent Acquisition Manager will report to the Director of Human Resources and will currently supervise a team of four (4) TA employees which will soon increase due to growth. The TA Manager will work closely with other managers on the HR team, and amongst the collective team of eleven (11) teammates in Benefits, General HR, HR Operations, and Talent Acquisition. 

Location: Waltham, MA. The position will initially work full-time in our Corporate Headquarters and will be eligible to transition to a hybrid work arrangement. 

Why This Role is Perfect for You:

• Leadership Impact: Inspire and empower a team of experienced recruiters and a recruiting coordinator, guiding them to develop their skills and supporting them in exceeding their hiring goals while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. 
• Strategic Planning: Partner with HR leadership to create and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies that directly support SGH's vision, business objectives, and the development of a strong dynamic workforce. 
• Candidate Experience Champion: Elevate the hiring process for candidates and hiring managers, ensuring an exceptional experience and seamless communication every step of the way. 

Responsibilities:

• Shape the recruitment strategy by collaborating with leadership to define and implement SGH's talent acquisition vision, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Coach, develop, manage, and motivate the Talent Acquisition team to foster their professional growth.
• Drive TA performance to meet SGH's hiring objectives and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience.  
• Design and refine tools, programs, and processes to align and support intern, entry-level, and experienced hiring while maintaining efficiency.
• Continuously improve the candidate and hiring manager experience, finding ways to streamline and optimize the interview process.
• Partner with the Employee Relations team on immigration-related recruiting efforts including required job postings to ensure compliance with U.S. labor certification requirements.  
• Oversee and lead full life cycle recruiting Initiatives including sourcing, tracking, branding, selection, interviewing, and hiring manager training, using data to measure and refine recruiting strategies. 
• Manage and develop SGH's college recruiting and internship programs to attract emerging talent.
• Provide weekly recruiting updates to the HR Director.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system to be able to analyze recruiting metrics such as time-to-hire, candidate sources, and associated expenses
• Partner with the HR Operations team regarding  compensation, regulatory compliance, and system and data integrations,  including TA analytics within our workforce analytics platform.
• Partner with the Benefits team to understand and market SGH’s robust Benefits package.
• Manage internal candidate referrals and promote programs to encourage employee engagement in the recruiting process. 
• Stay ahead of trends and proactively adapt to changes and innovative recruiting practices to remain competitive In the Industry.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together, we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

• Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

SGH® is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk or hear, and perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, mouse, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Anticipated annual base salary: $130,000 - $145,000. This range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

Base salary is a part of SGH’s industry-leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan. 

Benefits Overview: 

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees.

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance 
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in a strategic Talent Acquisition leadership role, including managing a team, and 10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (technical/engineering recruiting experience preferred).
• Proficiency in creative sourcing techniques, behavioral interviewing, and employer branding.
• Ability to operate seamlessly at both high-level strategy and day-to-day tactical execution.
• Industry knowledge or familiarity with consulting, engineering, or A/E/C industry is a plus.
• Strong ability to establish trust and effective partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented, with exceptional project management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and metrics.
• Working knowledge of OFCCP, EEOC, VEVRAA, Pay Transparency, Pay Equity, and other regulatory compliance, including applicable multi-state employment law.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work additional hours as needed.