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Talent Acquisition Lead

Balfour Beatty
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026 CLOSED ON 8/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Lead position at Balfour Beatty?

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account 
401(k) with company match
Paid time off     
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!

Summary

The Talent Acquisition Lead oversees the entire recruitment cycle, including sourcing, developing recruitment strategies, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and managing candidate flow through to final disposition in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for all Balfour Beatty U.S positions.

Professional Skills

  • Proven ability to build constructive partnerships with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR leaders to source, screen, and secure top talent for open positions. 
  • Proven ability to develop and utilize industry and professional networks to connect Balfour Beatty with premier talent sources.
  • Adept at prioritizing, organizing, and managing a high volume of open positions with the necessary sense of urgency.
  • Resourcefulness, resiliency, and a willingness to always learn and share new things.
  • Possesses interpersonal savvy and effective verbal communication skills, building trust and credibility with hiring managers, business leaders, HR leaders, and potential candidates.
  • Organizationally savvy, with the ability to influence and work effectively with all levels of management.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as needed for recruiting events, job fairs, and strategic sessions with business and HR leaders.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Possesses professional and clear writing skills with minimal errors

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate's degree in a Human Resources or related field, and/or minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience in a multi-location organization, with expertise in full cycle recruiting.
  • Experience working in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
  • Knowledge of OFCCP, EEOC, and AAP guidelines.
  • Proven experience in recruiting across multi-state, multi-office organizations.

Preferred Experience and Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
  • Two or more years of recruitment experience within the construction industry.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with expertise in consultation, customer relationship management, and team leadership.
  • Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with the capacity to work independently and take initiative.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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