Corporate Recruiter

Corporate Recruiter

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Are you passionate about building relationships and shaping hiring strategies that truly impact business success? We are looking for a full-time, dedicated, and hard-working Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent team in Charlotte, North Carolina. If you’re ready to elevate recruiting from transactional to transformational, we want you to be on our team.
Join us at S&ME!

This role is a strategic, in-house recruiting position where you’ll partner directly with internal leaders, HR, Marketing & Communications, and hiring managers to Secure the Right Talent
. As a trusted advisor, you’ll own full-cycle recruitment, build diverse pipelines, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience while driving process improvements. You’ll thrive in a hybrid working environment and play a critical role in shaping the workforce across the AEC industry.

• Full‑Cycle Recruitment
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  Lead end‑to‑end recruiting, from crafting job postings to sourcing, screening, and presenting top talent, while maintaining accurate documentation in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Strategic Partnership with Hiring Managers
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  Collaborate closely with leaders to understand talent needs and design customized hiring strategies for a variety of experience levels for roles such as engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, consulting professionals, project managers, and technical roles.
• Proactive Sourcing & Pipeline Development
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  Leverage job boards, social media, networking, and referrals to attract high‑quality candidates and maintain a strong, diverse pipeline for current and future needs.
• Relationship Building & Communication
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  Take pride in developing and maintaining trust‑based relationships with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the process.
• Compliance, Training & Continuous Improvement
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  Train hiring managers in best practices and affirmative action requirements as a federal contractor. Take ownership of process enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

We’re seeking a trusted partner who combines strategic thinking with relationship‑building skills. Candidates should have in‑house or corporate recruiting experience, ideally supporting a business internally. You should be proactive, detail‑oriented, and passionate about improving processes while ensuring compliance with OFCCP and a positive candidate experience. If you thrive on collaboration and take ownership of outcomes, you’ll excel in this role.

• Education: High School diploma; an Associate’s degree or higher is a plus
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an in‑house or corporate talent acquisition role. Experience in the engineering or construction industry is a plus.
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Great communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Familiar with a variety of sourcing and recruitment methods, including Boolean
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

At S&ME, we’re committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we’ve built a strong foundation for long‑term careers. Our team of over 1,000 employee‑owners across 10+ states collaborates to create a meaningful impact on our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people‑focused culture that invests in your success.

We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it’s a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Programs

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options – plus no medical premium increase in 2026
• Wellness Program offering $50 off per month on 2027 premiums
• Pet Insurance for your furry family members

Ownership & Financial Perks

• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you plan ahead
• Term Life & Long‑Term Care Coverage –…