Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

Your Impact: 

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for all position levels within the company ensuring an efficient and high-quality candidate experience with posting jobs, sourcing, screening, coordinating and conducting interviews, executing offer letters, pre-employment screening, and facilitating new hire orientation

• Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and recruit top talent in a competitive market, particularly in civil engineering and construction-related industries

• Proven success in managing the end-to-end recruitment process at every stage within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

• Support hiring managers with all aspects of the hiring process including strategies, recruitment cycle timing, coaching, trends, and candidate selection

• Assist with integrating talent acquisition efforts for new work groups and align them with company culture and objectives

• Collaborate with marketing to leverage social media and web-based recruiting platforms to attract qualified candidate

• Partner with colleges and universities, professional organizations, and external recruiting agencies in expanding Lochner’s talent pool

• Uphold Lochner’s brand by promoting a positive candidate experience (for both the selected and non-selected candidates) throughout the full-cycle recruitment process

• Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics, offering insights to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making

• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance recruitment strategies and processes

Who are you:

• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry required 

• 8 years of full-cycle recruiting for all hiring levels including entry, experienced, senior, strategic, and specialized

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Applicant Tracking Systems within an HRIS/HRMS

• Previous experience in a highly matrixed, collaborative environment within a Shared-Services model is a plus

• A customer-first, entrepreneurial mindset with the agility to adapt as priorities evolve.

• Ability to establish credibility and trust with multiple stakeholders

• Impeccable integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to craft high-quality candidate communications

• Knowledge of state and federal labor laws, including familiarity with OFCCP guidelines

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care

• Paid Family Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match 

• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)

• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health

• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3

• Education and Training Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts

• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. 

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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Salary : $100,000 - $120,000