[Remote] Talent Acquisition Specialist III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UES is a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist III. This senior-level recruiting professional will lead complex hiring initiatives and partner with hiring managers to ensure strategic alignment and exceptional talent outcomes. Responsibilities • Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for critical, niche, or executive-level roles across business units • Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with workforce planning goals • Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs and hard-to-fill positions • Guide hiring managers in role definition, job description creation, interview planning, and candidate evaluation • Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and talent marketing to attract diverse, qualified candidates • Champion inclusive hiring practices and partner with the CoE to support DEI talent acquisition strategies • Collaborate with the TA CoE to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local hiring laws, and internal policy standards • Track and analyze recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement • Mentor and coach junior recruiters and HR team members on recruiting strategies, systems, and tools • Serve as a knowledge resource for ATS use, compliance processes, and TA technology enhancements • Support the implementation of recruiting initiatives and process improvements rolled out by the enterprise TA function Skills • High school diploma or equivalent required • Minimum of 7 years of progressive recruiting experience, including experience with complex or specialized roles • Strong knowledge of recruiting compliance, interview structuring, and candidate assessment methodologies • Demonstrated success in supporting multiple business units and navigating matrixed or decentralized organizations • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and consultative skills • Strong analytical and organizational skills; experience using data to drive decision-making and improve outcomes • Ability to coach and mentor others while influencing recruiting best practices across a broader HR team • Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally for hiring events or strategic meetings • Associate's or Bachelor's degree • Experience with Workday, iCIMS, or Greenhouse • Bilingual language skills desirable but not required Company Overview • UES provides personalized engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services to clients across the United States. It was founded in 1964, and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job