Talent Acquisition Partner

OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented team builds futures while helping shape the built environment across the country from our offices in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. We serve the Private Development and Public Infrastructure markets with core offerings of Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and Field Services. No matter the project or scope, our clients enjoy problem-solving and service that goes beyond the expected.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing HR team!

The Talent Acquisition Partner will own all facets of the recruiting life cycle and be responsible for delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. This individual will collaborate closely with our HR and Leadership teams to understand hiring needs and build a targeted sourcing plan.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all recruitment and screening efforts, including the attraction of design engineering professionals and administrative staff.
• Proactively assess departmental needs for current projects by partnering with hiring leaders in each region and division.
• Owns the talent acquisition lifecycle: Recruit and screen candidates, review resumes and job applications, coordinates interviews, and extends employment offers.
• Builds sourcing pipeline for key positions, including posting on websites and searching LinkedIn, Indeed, and other resources.
• Participates in key talent acquisition projects and initiatives.
• Lead and develop strategies for university recruitment such as university career fairs, and strategic partnerships. 
• Stays current with talent acquisition industry best practices and makes recommendations to enhance internal processes.
• Actively participates in professional networking groups, job fairs, and other recruiting events.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of corporate talent acquisition experience (or equivalent combination of education and prior experience) preferred.
• Experience with outbound recruiting outreach including email, Linkedin Inmail, and phone outreach.
• Familiarity with multiple applicant tracking systems. Experience with NetChex NetRecruiter preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to resolve issues with a sense of urgency.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Operates with high integrity and in compliance with state laws & regulations pertaining to business and employment.
• Previous AEC industry is preferred.
• Understanding of an ESOP is preferred.

When you join us, you can find your OWN way through…

1. Community.  Giving of time, treasures, and talents to fulfill personal passions and show up in your community.

2. Empowerment. Our employees are given full reign and the trust to make decisions in the best interest of their clients and teams.

3. Flexibility. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.

4. ESOP. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is owned 100% by employees – equitably, a fact most employee-owned firms can’t claim.

5. Having fun. Laughing, jokes, high fives, celebrations – we take our work seriously but not ourselves.

6. Teamwork. A sense of belonging, learning from those around you, and feeling like you’re on the winning team.

It is the policy of OWN, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to their race, age, color, physical handicap or disability, military service record, religion, sex, national origin or any other categorization protected by law, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program.