[Hiring] Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist @Ayoroa Simmons LLC

Role Description

The Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist owns the full employee lifecycle at Ayoroa Simmons, LLC (A|S), from sourcing and hiring through onboarding, development, and retention. The role reports to the CEO and supports a 30+ person team of licensed surveyors, geomatics technologists, BIM and architectural technicians, UAV operators, and project managers across Lexington, KY, Nashville, TN, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. This role builds the workforce capacity that growth requires.

Key Responsibilities

• Growth and Workforce Planning
  • Communicate regularly with executive leadership, project managers, and directors to monitor staffing needs.
  • Translate the firm's growth plan into workforce forecasts reviewed with the principals.
  • Build local candidate pipelines and recruiting relationships ahead of entry into new markets.
  • Develop staffing plans in support of RFQs and RFPs.
  • Maintain a current library of team resumes for marketing and proposal staff.
  • Research labor markets, compensation benchmarks, and licensing requirements.
  • Scale onboarding, EDP, and HR processes for new offices and remote teams.
  • Identify when added HR or recruiting headcount is warranted and present the case to the CEO.
• Talent Acquisition
  • Partner with principals and division leads to forecast hiring needs.
  • Draft and maintain job descriptions aligned with the Employee Development Plan (EDP).
  • Run sourcing and recruiting as an ongoing effort through various channels.
  • Maintain an active candidate pipeline for each recurring role.
  • Screen applicants and coordinate technical interviews.
  • Prepare offer packages and coordinate offer letters with the principals.
  • Manage the applicant tracking system and pre-employment requirements.
  • Represent A|S at career fairs and industry events.
• Onboarding and Retention
  • Run the onboarding program with 30, 60, and 90 day check-ins.
  • Administer the EDP and coordinate promotion reviews.
  • Coordinate the performance review cycle.
  • Conduct stay interviews, exit interviews, and engagement surveys.
  • Support training and certification planning.
  • Administer recognition, referral, and incentive compensation programs.
• HR Operations and Reporting
  • Maintain personnel records and the employee handbook.
  • Coordinate benefits enrollment and renewals.
  • Support compliance with employment laws.
  • Track and report HR metrics to the principals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; candidates with equivalent experience are welcome to apply.
• Three or more years of experience in talent acquisition or HR generalist work.
• A record of filling technical or professional positions.
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system and HRIS platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Preferred

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Recruiting experience in the AEC, geospatial, or government contracting sectors.
• Experience building an onboarding or performance program from the start.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, in support of the firm's Puerto Rico subsidiary.

Compensation

• Base salary of $65,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience and certification.
• Per-hire bonus, tiered by the position filled, paid after the new hire completes 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Professional development support, including HR certification and SHRM membership.

EEO

Ayoroa Simmons is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Title VI Accreditation

Ayoroa Simmons ensures nondiscrimination in its programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regulation.