Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Fessler & Bowman Inc oversees full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, with a focus on proactive sourcing, candidate screening, and coordination through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff. This onsite position in Smyrna, TN supports hiring needs across multiple business areas while maintaining a strong candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned requisitions from initial sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for craft, field supervision, project management, estimating, and corporate positions as assigned.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, direct outreach, career fairs, and professional networks.
• Conduct candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements.
• Coordinate interviews, prepare candidates and hiring managers, collect feedback, and keep recruiting processes moving.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role expectations, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles.
• Provide timely, professional communication to candidates and hiring managers throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition status in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Support offer coordination and candidate questions, transition planning to HR onboarding, and monitor recruiting metrics and pipeline progress.
• Complete other relevant tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–6+ years of recruiting or related experience, including full-cycle recruiting and managing multiple requisitions.
• Experience proactively sourcing candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Working proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools.
• Strong skills in communication, organization, candidate assessment, and relationship building.
• Working knowledge of EEO requirements and compliant recruiting practices.
• Experience recruiting in construction, skilled trades, industrial, or field-intensive environments preferred.
• Experience with career fairs, community partnerships, or high-volume recruiting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.

Technology and Tools

• LinkedIn
• Applicant tracking system (ATS)

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Travel and Work Environment

• Travel to and from job sites and office locations is required.
• Fessler & Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable.
• Work is primarily in an office environment.
• May visit project sites, career fairs, schools, or other company locations to support recruiting activities.

Recruitment Process

• Phone screen
• In-person meeting
• Pre-employment background check and drug test