🚀 Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Mortenson

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, supporting business objectives and building business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as Customer Relationship Manager for assigned business groups
• Develop and update staffing priorities
• Design and implement sourcing initiatives to attract and engage top‑tier talent aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct weekly customer relationship meetings and update staffing reports
• Source and staff open positions, recruit diverse candidates
• Work with hiring managers on recruitment and selection plans
• Negotiate and manage external recruiting resources
• Conduct reference checks and establish employment offers
• Develop talent sourcing approaches (direct recruiting, job fairs, internet recruiting)
• Refer team members to appropriate headquarters services (benefits, issue resolution, drug and alcohol‑free program)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• Minimum seven years recruiting/HR experience or a combination of higher education and experience
• Demonstrated willingness to learn the business and develop deep understanding of roles to identify and attract top‑tier talent
• Ability to recommend hiring decisions to upper management
• Proficiency in PC and widely used software packages (Excel, MS Word, HRIS/database)
• Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans (no additional cost for vision coverage)
• Dental plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Gym membership discount program

Pay & Location

The base pay range for this role is $94,500 - $141,800. Actual range is higher for Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected classification.

Other Items to Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mortenson by 2x.