[Hiring] Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @Michael Baker International

Role Description

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team in support of our growing Water business. In this role, you will play a critical part in identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent across our Water practice, partnering directly with business leaders to support hiring initiatives that drive growth and project success.

As a trusted talent advisor, you will influence recruitment strategy, provide market intelligence, and deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience while helping build the next generation of Water professionals at Michael Baker.

What You'll Do

• Lead Full-Cycle Recruiting:
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for professional, technical, engineering, and corporate positions supporting the Water business.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
  • Drive a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance.
• Build Talent Pipelines:
  • Develop proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent, including candidates with water/wastewater and environmental engineering experience.
  • Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, networking, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
  • Build and maintain talent communities for critical and recurring hiring needs.
• Partner with Business Leaders:
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to Water hiring managers and business stakeholders.
  • Provide insights on labor market conditions, talent availability, compensation trends, and recruitment best practices.
  • Influence hiring decisions with data-driven recommendations and market intelligence.
  • Conduct talent strategy discussions with leaders to anticipate future hiring needs and develop proactive recruiting plans.
• Deliver Results Through Innovation:
  • Utilize recruiting metrics and analytics to drive improved hiring outcomes.
  • Continuously explore new sourcing tools, technologies, and talent attraction strategies.
  • Support employer branding, diversity recruiting, and talent acquisition initiatives.
  • Share best practices and innovative recruiting approaches across the Talent Acquisition team.
• Ensure Excellence and Compliance:
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable employment laws, policies, and recruiting procedures.
  • Document recruiting activities within company systems and ensure data integrity.
  • Champion a high-quality, professional candidate and hiring manager experience.
  • Ensure consistent and effective use of recruiting tools, processes, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including experience recruiting within the water/wastewater, environmental, engineering, or civil infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated success recruiting highly specialized engineering and technical talent in competitive markets.
• Strong consultative skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Expertise in sourcing passive talent and developing innovative recruiting strategies.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• A data-driven mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) or other enterprise ATS platforms.
• Professional certifications such as AIRS, SHRM, HRCI, or LinkedIn Recruiter certifications.
• Experience supporting engineering, consulting, or professional services organizations.
• Knowledge of recruiting trends and talent markets within the water and environmental industries.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits