Talent Acquisition Leader - Chicago - BOWA Construction

    BOWA Construction
    BOWA Construction Chicago

    18 hours ago

    Construction / Facilities
    Description

    Role Overview

    BOWA Construction is seeking a senior-level Talent Acquisition leader to own and drive our recruitment strategy across the organization. This role goes beyond requisition management and focuses on building a proactive, scalable, and data-driven hiring function that supports long-term business growth.

    This individual will serve as the primary thought partner to hiring managers and leadership on workforce planning, talent strategy, and market insights. They will be responsible for designing and executing recruitment strategies, strengthening employer branding, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all roles, including field operations, project management, and corporate functions.

    This is an ideal opportunity for a recruitment professional who is ready to step into a leadership role, influence decision-making, and build best-in-class hiring processes within a growing construction organization.

    Key Responsibilities

    Talent Strategy and Workforce Planning

    • Own and lead the overall recruitment strategy for the organization, aligning hiring plans with business objectives and project demands.
    • Partner with executive leadership and hiring managers to forecast workforce needs and proactively plan for future talent gaps.
    • Serve as a strategic advisor on market trends, talent availability, compensation considerations, and hiring risks.
    • Develop standardized hiring frameworks, interview practices, and selection criteria to ensure consistency and quality across teams.

    Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership

    • Lead full-cycle recruitment for complex and senior-level roles across construction operations, project management, and corporate teams.
    • Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, and direct outreach.
    • Conduct high-quality candidate assessments focused on technical capability, leadership potential, and cultural alignment.
    • Guide hiring managers through structured interview processes and final selection decisions.

    Recruitment Operations and Analytics

    • Own and optimize Applicant Tracking System usage, data integrity, and recruitment workflows.
    • Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline health, and source effectiveness.
    • Use data and insights to continuously improve hiring outcomes, efficiency, and decision-making.
    • Ensure recruitment practices align with compliance requirements and internal policies.

    Employer Branding and Candidate Experience

    • Strengthen BOWA's employer brand by clearly communicating culture, values, and career opportunities to the market.
    • Lead recruitment marketing efforts, including job postings, LinkedIn presence, referral programs, and industry events.
    • Ensure a consistent, respectful, and high-touch candidate experience from first contact through offer and onboarding.
    • Partner with HR and People & Culture teams to align recruitment with onboarding, engagement, and retention initiatives.

    Leadership and Continuous Improvement

    • Act as the internal subject matter expert on recruitment best practices and emerging trends.
    • Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and tools to support scalable growth.
    • Support special projects related to organizational growth, workforce development, and talent initiatives.

    Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
    • 2 years experience in Human Resources, Business Development or business operations in construction industry a plus.
    • 2+ years of recruiting experience at an agency or in-house recruiting team
    • Demonstrated experience owning recruitment strategy and partnering with senior leaders on workforce planning.
    • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate operational needs into effective hiring strategies.
    • Advanced sourcing expertise and comfort recruiting hard-to-fill, specialized roles.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage recruitment data to drive decisions and improvements.
    • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and guide stakeholders when needed.
    • Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
    • Passion for building strong teams and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

    Competitive base salary with the potential for additional incentive pay based on successful recruiting outcomes, hiring quality, and overall contribution to talent acquisition goals.


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