Talent Acquisition Specialist at TKDA

Imagine being part of a team where every single person is a stakeholder in our collective success. We are a 100% employee-owned firm, home to a national, multi-disciplined group of nearly 500 engineering and design professionals. We pride ourselves on a culture built around collaboration and professional growth, where our 430 plus team members work together to solve complex challenges. We are looking for a dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us shape the future of our company by finding the people who will drive our next chapter of innovation.

The opportunity

In this role, you will serve as a vital member of our HR team, acting as a key influencer in our growth and evolution. You will own the full-cycle recruitment process for your assigned requisitions, ensuring that we bring in the right talent to meet our strategic objectives. This is a senior-level position that goes beyond simple hiring. You will be responsible for workforce planning, building a robust network of technical professionals, and championing a candidate experience that reflects our values from the very first conversation through the final onboarding steps.

A day in the life

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for both technical and non-technical roles, while developing innovative sourcing strategies to reach passive candidates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on workforce forecasting and talent planning to ensure our hiring efforts align with current operational goals.
• Represent our firm at campus engagement events and industry gatherings to promote early professional opportunities and build our brand among the next generation of talent.

Who you are

You are a seasoned recruiting professional with five to ten years of experience in full-cycle talent acquisition. You possess a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. You are highly organized, professional, and comfortable navigating the shifting priorities of a dynamic environment. You are fluent in English and bring a high level of proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, MS Teams, and various ATS and HRIS platforms. Experience sourcing for architecture or engineering talent is considered a significant advantage, as is a background in managing regional or national recruitment efforts.

Why you'll love it here

Because we are 100% employee-owned, our success is shared by everyone on the team. We offer a hybrid work environment, requiring a consistent presence in our Bloomington, MN office with the flexibility of a 3-2 schedule. Our benefits package is designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting on your first day.
• A 401k plan with employer matching.
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which is funded entirely by company profits.
• Generous paid time off and eight paid holidays per year.
• Equity compensation opportunities.