Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Construction/Engineering/Manufacturing) Location: Houston area, Texas Job Type: Contract Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Pay Rate: $30.00 - $36.00/hr (DOE) Position Overview: LHH is proactively seeking a strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our client's team on a contract basis in the Houston area. This role will focus on full-cycle recruiting and talent strategy for positions within construction, engineering, and/or manufacturing environments. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire top talent across technical, skilled trades, and operational roles. In addition to recruiting, this role will play a key part in workforce planning, employer branding, and improving hiring processes. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial or project-based hiring and thrives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for roles such as engineers, project managers, skilled trades, maintenance technicians, and production staff. • Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand hiring needs, workforce planning, and project timelines. • Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies targeting construction, engineering, and manufacturing talent pools. • Build and maintain pipelines for high-demand and hard-to-fill positions. • Conduct candidate screenings and interviews, evaluating technical skills, certifications, and overall fit. • Oversee and coordinate the interview and offer process, ensuring a smooth candidate experience. • Provide market insights on compensation trends, talent availability, and hiring challenges. • Support employer branding efforts, recruitment campaigns, and outreach initiatives. • Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline activity). • Ensure compliance with company hiring practices, policies, and documentation standards. • Collaborate with HR and onboarding teams to support a seamless hiring and onboarding process. • Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and drive efficiencies. Qualifications: Education: • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred. Experience: • 3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience. • Experience supporting construction, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial hiring strongly preferred. Technical Skills: • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). • Experience with ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter required/preferred. Industry Knowledge: • Familiarity with hiring for technical and skilled roles (e.g., engineers, project-based roles, trades, industrial workforce). Communication: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions and build relationships. Organization: • Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Attention to Detail: • High level of accuracy in tracking candidates, reporting metrics, and maintaining compliance. Problem-Solving: • Ability to develop creative sourcing strategies for competitive and niche talent markets. Teamwork & Leadership: • Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to partner across HR, operations, and leadership teams. What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate based on experience. • Opportunity to support strategic hiring across critical business functions. • High-impact role with visibility to leadership and hiring teams. • Collaborative and fast-paced work environment. • Potential for contract extension or permanent hire based on performance and business needs. Interested? If you're a strategic talent acquisition professional passionate about connecting highly skilled talent with impactful opportunities in construction, engineering, or manufacturing, we'd love to connect with you!

Pay Details: $30.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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