MYRGroupInc Hiring for Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Chicago, IL at Chicago, Illinois Full Time

As a Sr. Talent Acquisition & Diversity Partner, you will foster partnerships with our business leaders to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of the workforce and to recruit the best talent available for current and upcoming opportunities. As a mentor for our Talent Acquisition & Diversity Partners, you will nurture relationships with prospective talent across the organization. We have a fun and supportive recruiting team culture and you’ll have a voice as we continue developing a world-class recruiting program.

You’ll also partner with talent acquisition leadership to develop our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, and to improve our talent acquisition strategy as we move into the future. This is an exciting time of growth within our company, and with MYR Group, you’ll find support for your professional development and plenty of projects and activities to stretch your skill set and abilities. This is a hybrid role, located at our corporate office in Thornton, Colorado. Additional office locations may be available with occasional travel to the Thornton office (Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction). Relocation Assistance is available!

Company Overview:

With roots dating to 1891 and 7,900+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly-traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies located throughout the U.S. and western Canada. The following values guide and inspire us and help to shape our behavior and culture: Safety, Respect, Responsiveness, Creativity, Integrity, Initiative, and Teamwork. We are contributing to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, power companies, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest electrical infrastructure, notable commercial and industrial, and renewable energy projects. We are consistently recognized as one of the top five specialty electrical construction firms by Engineering News-Record.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and prospective talent to develop relationships as a true Talent Acquisition Business Partner. Guide and coach managers to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and applicants are assessed against appropriate criteria, and to maximize the effectiveness of the recruiting process.
• Evaluate hiring and interview processes and techniques, system improvements, and identify training opportunities where applicable.
• Serve as a role model/mentor to other staff members to include supporting and training other staff members as necessary to ensure smooth operation of the department. Support team members on complex assignments and strategic workforce planning calls.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their business and recruitment needs, including long-term talent pipelining needs, and fill their open positions in a timely manner.
• Responsible for full life cycle recruiting process for identified roles across the organization for exempt and non-exempt positions. Ensure hiring plans provide equal opportunities to all candidates (internal and external). Manage candidates through the entire interview and hiring process, from assessing candidates, qualifications to negotiating offers and managing pre-employment requirements and onboarding. Effectively utilize and maintain all pertinent applicant and interview documentation and data in the applicant tracking system.
• Develop recruitment strategies to include Internet job boards, networking, resume mining, social networking, campaigns, internal transfers, and other channels to attract a diverse pool of candidates utilizing the most cost-effective methods and techniques to meet staffing levels. Partner with the marketing team as needed.
• Will act as project owner and mentor the TA Partners, our project lead(s), on special projects such as the employee referral program, third party staffing agency program, campus recruiting program (including high schools, college, and trade schools), or recruitment marketing projects.
• Partner with the Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition to develop and lead the diversity, equity, and inclusion program for the organization, including talent attraction strategies, process improvement, and training development. Support the execution of activities, hiring best practices, and training that reinforces inclusive company culture and helps to achieve DE&I objectives. Will lead DEI-related projects that could include ERG program support, employee review platforms, etc.
• Actively participate in all staffing-related activities and engage in cross-functional projects.
• Assist in meeting affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity recruitment goals.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location.
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years in a prior recruiting or talent acquisition role is required, to include 2 years in a corporate recruiting environment.
• Minimum of 2 years prior of leadership or coaching experience is required (school, sports, volunteer activities, or workplace experience).
• Prior experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field; a combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong customer focus and effective use of consultative approach with internal clients
• Ability to coach/advise employees and management through sensitive HR issues to resolve conflict and seek workable solutions
• Passion for improving the customer experience for hiring managers, candidates, and new hires
• Demonstrated ability to interface with senior-level executives, hiring managers, and candidates
• Capable of handling extremely confidential and sensitive information
• Skilled at developing and leveraging consultative recruitment strategies
• Ability to interpret and apply employment laws, rules, regulations, and policies
• Skilled at multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to source resumes from multiple sources and conduct Internet research preferred
• Possess proficient computer skills (including MS Office/Word/Outlook) and have advanced knowledge and skill with web-based software and social media platforms
• Occasional travel for career fairs and other recruiting efforts may be required
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience ($75,000-$90,000) with weekly pay. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
• Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) – $15 weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program – $250 quarterly, $1,000 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid parental leave program including birth and adoption.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321. ?

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.?

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.?

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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