Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

Director of Recruiting Strategy and Innovation | Kodiak Construction Staffing

Kodiak is partnering with a growing MEP organization to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist who knows how to recruit in competitive, technical markets and close. This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines, supporting hires from field leadership to executive-level roles. You’ll work directly with hiring managers, influence hiring strategy, and own searches that matter.

• Uncapped commission eligible from day one
• 401k with match and additional employer contributions
• Paid holidays and time off

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for MEP roles including superintendents, project managers, engineers, and executives
• Partner with leaders to define hiring needs, timelines, and market strategy
• Source passive talent using Linked In, referrals, and industry networks
• Screen, interview, coordinate offers, and close candidates
• Maintain strong candidate experience and organized pipelines

• 3+ years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience
• Proven experience recruiting within MEP, construction, or skilled trades
• Ability to recruit across multiple levels, including senior leadership
• Strong communication, sourcing, and stakeholder management skills

• Hybrid schedule with real flexibility
• High-impact recruiting work, no resume farming
• Opportunity to shape hiring strategy, not just fill reqs.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.

• Job function:
  Manufacturing, Strategy/Planning, and General Business
• Industries:
  Construction, Building Construction, and Construction Hardware Manufacturing

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