Talent Acquisition Partner

About the role

SmithGroup is an integrated design practice known for a strong workplace culture and award-winning, forward-looking design. The firm combines research, data, technology, and creativity to shape resilient, inclusive environments across healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed-use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban projects. This Talent Acquisition Partner position is remote eligible.

What you will do

• Build and sustain relationships with candidates, alumni networks, and professional groups to strengthen a broad and diverse talent pipeline.
• Identify and attract diverse candidates for mid- to senior-level openings and leadership roles using professional associations, alumni contacts, networking, and social media outreach.
• Maintain a solid understanding of the architecture/engineering industry and stay current on recruiting practices relevant to the firm’s disciplines and markets.
• Keep HR colleagues and hiring managers informed on hiring progress, candidate availability, and diversity within the applicant pool.
• Run recruiting activity across multiple disciplines and markets while keeping candidate records current in the applicant tracking system.
• Work with leadership to anticipate staffing needs and shape hiring plans for priority roles.
• Align hiring managers and interview panels on role expectations, then help evaluate candidates against the agreed selection criteria.
• Take part in networking activities and use the support of employees and HR teammates to draw strong, diverse talent to the firm.
• Monitor and share recruiting metrics to assess effectiveness, predict hiring demand, and apply best practices.
• Support an inclusive hiring process from sourcing through interviewing and selection.
• Contribute to HR programs and other special projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience recruiting mid- to senior-level professionals across multiple locations and disciplines.
• Prior exposure to sourcing and mapping resumes from a variety of channels, including social networks and recruiting platforms; familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter is preferred.
• Comfort working in a diverse, cross-functional team and leading multi-disciplinary recruiting efforts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, plus experience working on team-based projects.
• Proven ability to build effective internal and external relationships that improve recruiting outcomes.
• Genuine interest in sourcing both active and passive candidates.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking skills to manage multiple requisitions and candidate pools.
• Ability to travel occasionally for recruiting events.

Compensation and benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $77,000 to $128,000, depending on location and experience. The role is also eligible for a performance-based annual bonus.

SmithGroup offers flexible scheduling and a hybrid-style work environment, along with 3 weeks of paid time off in the first year, the option to purchase additional leave, 8 paid federal holidays, and 15 extra Fridays off. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flexible spending account, and voluntary insurance options. The company also supports professional growth through a 401(k) with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one career coaching, and development opportunities.

Equal opportunity

SmithGroup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation requests for the application or interview process should be directed to the employer.