Overview
Sr Talent Acquisition Lead – Washington, DC or Minneapolis, MN
Are you passionate about connecting people with meaningful work? Join HGA’s Talent Acquisition team and help shape the future of architecture, engineering, and design.
In This Role You Will
Team Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and mentor an internal recruiting team focused on A&E and support roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs, role requirements, and team dynamics.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with firm culture and business goals.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all hiring practices.
Full-Cycle Recruitment
Manage end-to-end recruitment for high-impact roles (e.g., architects, engineers, project managers).Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and creative techniques.Conduct screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer coordination.Ensure a seamless candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.Technology & AI Integration
Leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., Recruiter, resume screening software, chatbots) to streamline sourcing and improve efficiency.Use AI insights to optimize job postings, reduce bias, and enhance candidate engagement.Process Optimization & Compliance
Review and update job requisitions to attract diverse, high-quality candidates.Ensure compliance with internal policies, university guidelines, and labor regulations.Maintain ATS accuracy and documentation standards.Track and report key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline health).Collaboration & Branding
Partner with HR and hiring teams to ensure smooth transitions from offer to onboarding.Collaborate with marketing and leadership to enhance employer branding in the A&E talent market.Represent HGA at industry and campus events to build awareness and talent pipelines.You Will Need To Have
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or related field (preferred).8+ years of recruitment experience, ideally in a professional services, creative, or design-driven firm.Proficient in applicant tracking software platforms (e.g., iCIMS, Greenhouse, JazzHR, Lever) and Microsoft Office / Google Suite.Strong sourcing skills and familiarity with Recruiter, job boards, and social platforms.Exposure to employer branding initiatives.Experience supporting internship or early-career programs (a plus).Experience using AI-driven recruiting tools and techniques, including resume parsing, automated sourcing, and candidate engagement technologies.Salary Information
Pay range : $125,000 – $145,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and location. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs, which include an annual bonus and success-sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs.
Additional Information
At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week. Join our nationally recognized, award‑winning team of architects and engineers—and help us shape what’s next. Learn more about us here.
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