Responsibilities

Ghafari Associates is looking for a TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST to join our DEARBORN, MI office. Candidates may work a 100% REMOTE, HYBRID, or IN OFFICE schedule.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the Human Resources department and the recruiting efforts of Ghafari Associates. An ideal candidate will have broad experience in recruiting for Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Construction related positions, and have an interest or some exposure in other HR functions such as employee relations, performance management and DEI.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Recruit for various technical positions in architecture, architectural engineering and construction. This includes:
  • Posting job descriptions in the ATS system
  • Reviewing resumes
  • Sourcing resumes via LinkedIn, resume databases, and other AI resources
  • Pre-screening candidates establishing interviews with hiring managers (both in-house and virtual)
  • Working with hiring managers to select candidates and make offers
• Additional administrative tasks may be assigned, including but not limited to: entering updated data into the HRIS system and employee relations items
• Participate as human resources team member on special projects
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or an equivalent field of study

 Experience:

• 5 years of recruiting for an architectural, engineering and construction company, and/or heavy recruitment for specialized engineering positions.
• Previous experience within a global organization preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows 10, HRIS software, online applicant tracking systems and other AI recruitment tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Overview

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience. 

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human ResourcesBy mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human ResourcesIn person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.By email at hr@ghafari.comIf there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

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