WE ARE VHB-a passionate team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers tackling exciting challenges in the transportation, real estate, institutional, applied technology, and energy industries-serving a range of public- and private-sector clients. At VHB, we are dedicated to improving mobility, enhancing communities, and balancing development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.
We are creative problem-solvers
We work hard, and we give back
We like our colleagues, and we love Mondays (really)
We are diverse, caring, welcoming, and fun!
It's not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
About the Position
VHB is seeking a highly motivated and results oriented Talent Acquisition Director to join our corporate Human Resources team. This position will be based in Watertown, MA, Orlando, FL, Washington, DC or Atlanta, GA. The Talent Acquisition Director will be a key strategic partner and will work closely with VHB's Human Resources VP, HR Business Partners, and other Business Leaders on all aspects of business operations and growth as they relate to Talent Acquisition.
The Talent Acquisition Director is responsible for planning, developing and directing all aspects of talent acquisition and overall recruiting processes. Creates strong partnerships and collaborates with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to develop and implement long-term hiring strategies based on the unique needs of each business line. Participates with other leaders to establish strategic recruiting and hiring plans. Responsible for overseeing all recruitment brand strategy, social media strategy, staffing programs, staffing vendor contracts, recruitment advertising, recruitment resources, networking tools and the overall strategy of the employee referral program.
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor and forward-looking thought partner to senior management, HR partners, and business leaders to provide consultation and action-oriented plans for talent acquisition and workforce planning.
Develop strategic, diversity-focused hiring plans, programs and strategies that enhance the organization's ability to recruit the industry's top talent.
Lead implementation and manage key recruiting programs and projects in support of talent acquisition initiatives and process improvements.
Play a key role building, maintaining and continuously improving operational processes to drive an efficient, fast-paced, full cycle recruiting operation. Identify, establish, and drive consistent review of relevant recruiting metrics and enable the team to make data driven decisions.
Lead a talent acquisition team that provides recruitment support to all of VHB; managing to key metrics and performance indicators.
Leverage reporting and analytics to understand the current state and use the information to inform a talent strategy for the organization's business leaders.
Develop a comprehensive sourcing strategy to meet talent needs; build qualified and diverse talent pipelines. Stay current on industry trends, market data, and practice strong recruitment techniques.
Lead and develop new recruitment diversity initiatives, including outreach and internship programs.
Work with HR and business leaders to understand staffing needs and manage resources required to meet the demands.
Support consistent management practices including performance management, coaching, career planning, development, and training for all team members. Foster an environment and culture that creates a positive employee experience.
Collaborate with other HR leaders to provide frequent updates on business needs and share best practices for recruitment strategies.
Manage the recruiting risk/controls for the team; provide coaching and ensure all HR talent acquisition policies and practices are in compliance with all applicable regulations and good business conduct.
Foster a strong recruiting culture through consulting with the business on talent needs and building relationships with business leaders.
Moderate travel to offices within VHB's footprint
Skills and Attributes
Act as a partner to the business and across the HR organization
Act with a strong sense of urgency, be highly organized, resilient, and collaborative
Demonstrated ability to identify and measure program metrics
Demonstrated excellence in customer relations and building strong and influential relationships at all levels within an organization; problem solving and proactive service orientation
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to package information in clear, concise executive level ready format
Proven ability to drive programs, lead people through change and meet deliverables in a complex environment
Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a rapidly changing business environment
Outstanding project management abilities; excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as excellent judgment
High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality; well-developed team building and influencing skills
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or related field
Minimum of 15 years of recruiting experience; five or more years proven experience in leading the development and implementation of Talent Acquisition programs and processes that drive business results
Significant experience in both high volume and professional recruiting roles strongly preferred
Prior leadership experience with direct people leadership responsibility. Proven experience managing and leading teams with a strong focus on operational excellence.
In depth experience working and consulting with the highest levels of senior management
Experience in the A/E/C industry is highly desired
Thorough understanding of recruiting, compensation, EEO/AAP, employment laws and HR polices and best practices
New employees will be onboarded virtually and begin their employment from home. We are in the process of planning for a safe return to the workplace in alignment with government and CDC guidelines.
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VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
