Director of Talent Acquisition

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Human Resources - IL
Senior Manager/Supervisor
About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service Infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail & Transit, Building & Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago (IL) with offices in Champaign (IL), Orlando (FL), Columbus (OH), Memphis (TN), and Philadelphia (PA)
 
Our Mission
"We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities"
 
Our Values
  • Safety Above All
  • Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients
  • Champion Diversity & Inclusion
  • Engage With Our Communities
 
Job Overview
We are seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction and execution of talent acquisition initiatives aimed at attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality talent across the company's expanding footprint. This position is crucial for influencing the future success of Ardmore Roderick by fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and leveraging innovative recruitment strategies to maintain a competitive edge in the market. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has proven leadership in the talent acquisition space and is looking to build and shape talent acquisition for a fast growing national company.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with senior leadership to align talent acquisition strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier talent that aligns with the company's goals and growth
  • Develop strategic plans for building candidate pipelines and implementing effective hiring strategies within a fast-paced professional services environment for salaried and hourly roles.
  • Manage and execute full-cycle recruitment process.
  • Provide guidance on diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce
  • Analyze recruiting metrics, market trends, and industry best practices to continuously improve talent acquisition processes and outcomes
  • Develop and equip hiring managers with interview and selection skills, training and resources.
  • Manage Talent Acquisition systems and software. Advise on innovation opportunities and industry best practices.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external partners, universities, and recruiting agencies to expand the talent network
  • Develop talent acquisition infrastructure and processes.
  • Other duties as assigned.
 
Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage high performing Talent Acquisition initiatives.
  • 5+ years of Full-Cycle Recruitment experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in TA leadership.
  • Ability to partner with senior leadership to align talent acquisition strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Ability to partner with senior leadership to align talent acquisition strategies with overall business objectives
  • Experience in AEC industry, Construction, or similar field preferred.
  • Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in Talent acquisition.
  • SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential, or other HR/Recruiting certifications are a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Office – Excel, word, some power point experience.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
  
Benefits
  • We offer Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans.
  • 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.
 
 
If you are looking for the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the position for you. Ardmore Roderick offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to significantly affect the development of our rapidly growing firm. Benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, paid holidays, PTO, paid maternity leave, and employee assistance program.
 
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
 
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

 
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