Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Job Description: Position Summary The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategic recruitment initiatives to attract and acquire top-tier talent that aligns with the organization's culture and business objectives. This role ensures a seamless hiring process, builds talent pipelines, enhances the candidate's experience, and contributes to workforce planning and diversity initiatives. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will operate within the outline defined by the Crescent Way's 3 P's:PurposeProcessPeople While building on our Values to:Do it RightDo it SafeDo it Well Essential Duties and Responsibilities SafetyDoing it Safe – Read and understand the Crescent Safety Playbook.Promote and maintain a safe, inclusive, and compliant hiring environment throughout the candidate's lifecycle.To mitigate risks, ensure all hiring processes follow Crescent policies, equal employment opportunity (EEO), and labor laws.Stay updated on employment laws and regulations to ensure all recruitment practices are compliant and reflect best practices.Train hiring managers on bias-free interview practices, safety standards when conducting interviews and onsite tours, and compliance requirements.Ensure that only safety-conscious people are hired or promoted within Crescent. Quality Develop and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for critical roles.Analyze Targeted Selection Profiles to ensure alignment with role expectations and Crescent goals.Conduct competency-based interviews to ensure cultural fit, job proficiency, and alignment with role expectations.Evaluate and report key metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, quality of hire, offer acceptance rates) to monitor the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.Data Integrity –Evaluate and report key metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, quality of hire, offer acceptance rates) to monitor the effectiveness of talent acquisition effortsEnsure the complete integrity of all data.Maintain a network providing Crescent with access to talent. ProductivityManage full-cycle recruitment for both exempt and non-exempt positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and facilitating the selection and hiring process to ensure seamless candidate experience.Leverage innovative sourcing techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internal referrals, talent pools) to reduce time-to-fill metrics.Utilize recruitment tools, systems (Greenhouse, UKG, ATS), and metrics to optimize efficiency and improve workflows.Ensure consistent, positive experience for candidates, hiring managers, and onboarding stakeholders.Ensure we only promote and hire high-performing People who live our values, are motivated to do the job, and align with the cognitive needs for each role through the use of Crescent assessments, e.g., Predictive Index, HBDI, and SHL.Monitor all open positions within the sites and ensure an established course of action exists to recruit and fill these positions.Continue to refine the recruitment process to improve our ability to gauge each candidate's skills and their overall fit.Deliver on established timelines for recruitment of external & internal positions. PeoplePartner with internal stakeholders (e.g., hiring managers, PG team managers) to identify current and future talent needs.Serve as a mentor to Site People Generalist and provide guidance on sourcing, candidate screening, and pipeline management.Enhance employer branding efforts by collaborating with the PG team and Communications to promote Crescent as an employer of choice (social media, job fairs, career events).Build strong relationships with internal teams to support workforce planning and retention strategies.Partner in the creation and design of our hiring marketing materials.In conjunction with the Compensation and Compliance team members– monitor the alignment of all levels 3 to 6, Crescent compensation bands within the markets we operate and new markets to expand.Leverage behavioral and situational interviews, skills assessments, and tools like SHL, Predictive Index, and HBDI assessments to improve hire quality.Promote and assist in Crescent achieving its goal of 2/3 internal promotions.Identify and implement programs or sources to attract and retain our talent.Collaborate with local organizations, industry associations, and the Goering Center network to broaden Crescent's reach.Partner with veterans' programs, special interest groups (i.e. engineers), and workforce development boards.Encourage Crescent leaders and recruiters to grow networks on LinkedIn.Regularly share job opportunities and thought leadership content. Customer ValueIn conjunction with the People Generalist/Business Manager and Hiring Manager, ensure the TSP for each new hire or promotion is accurate and current.Build and nurture relationships with potential candidates for future openings, ensuring a robust talent pipeline.Support Crescent's internal and external branding initiatives, such as intern partnerships with universities, promoting Crescent's employer brand through social media, and representing Crescent at industry and hiring events.Ensure a world-class candidate experience through timely, transparent, and respectful communication throughout the hiring process.Partner with hiring managers to provide clear expectations, recruitment timelines, and structured processes for interviewing and selection.Support Crescent WPWB initiatives by implementing strategies to recruit talent with diverse skills, backgrounds, experiences, and cognitive diversity- focusing on how individuals perceive, process, and solve problems.Ensure each new hire (Levels 3 to 5) receives an onboarding plan, CCM.Follow up with all new hires and promotions to assess their level of satisfaction with their new opportunity – perform any and all CAPA to address issues or concerns. FinancialManage recruitment budgets effectively, ensuring minimal reliance on external agencies while delivering strong results.Drive cost savings by improving internal referral programs, leveraging low-cost sourcing methods, and minimizing time-to-fill.Provide hiring analytics to identify trends and opportunities for cost and process optimization.In conjunction with the Talent Acquisitions Team, review and assess our overall competitive landscape at each of our businesses. RegulatoryOperate in full compliance of Crescent hiring process and state, federal regulations. All other duties as assigned, including but not limited to identifying and training an individual capable of successfully completing all stated Essential Duties and Responsibilities as appropriate to maintain integrity of position for progression planning and coverage during times of absence. Cultural Competencies Do It Right Doing what is right for our customers, doing what is right for our company and doing what is right for our People. Continually improving the quality of our products and services. Monitoring and measuring every key ingredient which could negatively impact our quality. Doing it Right ensures we are always becoming a Premier Service Provider.Identifies and counters resistance to changeAdvocates continuous improvementForges teams and provides directionProvides constructive performance feedbackWillingly adjusts the make-up of the teamPlans, delegates, and follows upGuides others to improve collaborationEntrepreneurial initiative Do It Safe Creating a safe environment and supporting our People to reach their highest potential. A safe environment where all forms of risk are assessed and controlled. A safe environment open to new ideas, where our people's opinions and overall well-being count. A diverse environment where everyone fits and can be successful.Self-assured yet humbleAble communicator—good clarity, balanced talker and listenerPatientEffectively assertive and able to handle conflict and confrontationSolution vs. blame orientedMixture of firmness and flexibilityHas energy and enthusiasmHolds self and others accountableWilling to take calculated risks Do It Well Optimizing all our resources to efficiently and effectively perform all tasks well. Our overall productivity as a company is a reflection of the thousands of activities performed well each and every day by everyone. At Crescent, our ability to Do it Well is a real source of pride valued by our customers.Systematic trainer, willing and able to develop peopleGood work ethic, task focused and willing to extend extra effortAble to follow structure where it exists and create structure where it does notResilient—able to deal with the unexpected, not easily flusteredMaintains sense of urgencyFollows up to ensure quality task completionDisciplined Self Starter Work Environment / Physical DemandsDynamic, fast-paced environment requiring adaptability to changing business and customer needs.Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm's length, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk in a traditional office environment.Ability to travel 30% to Crescent locations, job fairs, etc.Willing to travel from home/corporate offices to corporate/operating sites routinely based on company travel policies.Ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer; occasional travel for recruitment events (e.g., career fairs, college partnerships).Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers, warehouse traffic). Management Reasoning and Organizational SkillsHigh average to above average general intelligence, good common sense and an ability to learn and apply lessons from direct experiencePractical problem solverAbility to anticipate and look aheadMental agility and the capacity to handle an up-tempo work paceIdea generatorHas viable administrative, organizational and time management skillsCan shift focus as neededThorough, accurate, detail-orientedEffective time management and ability to prioritizeExhibits big picture thinking and a combination of Short term and Long term (Strategic) thinking Systems UsageUKGGreenhouseMicrosoft OfficeLinkedInDocuSignCheckrGrayscaleLinkedInPredictive IndexHootsuiteScreenfluenceSHLCanvaHBDI Practitioners PortalSocial Media Content Management Performance Metrics and TrendsSafetyQualityProductivityPeopleCustomer ValueFinancial Qualifications Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.1 to 3 years of full cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing, interviewing, and managing recruitment processes.Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing platforms.Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.Proficiency with HR data analytics tools to drive data-based decisions.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and problem-solving under time-sensitive deadlines.Ability to align recruitment initiatives with long-term workforce goals.Understanding HR practices and compliance, including employment laws, hiring regulations, and best practices in talent acquisition. Preferred Qualifications:Certifications in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS Certified Recruiter).Experience in managing diverse and inclusive hiring initiatives.Background in high-volume or specialized recruitment within specific industries like Manufacturing, Warehousing, Aerospace, or Corporate Services.3+ years of experience in proactively identifying and implementing creative sourcing strategies.Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple hiring initiatives, process improvements, and talent acquisition projects within deadlines.Experience coordinating and participating in job fairs, as well as facilitating new hire orientation and onboarding processes to ensure a smooth candidate-to-employee transition. We will absolutely know the Talent Acquisition Specialist is successful if they can:High candidate satisfaction rates measured through post-hire surveys.Positive feedback from hiring managers on recruitment effectiveness and quality of talent delivered.Achievement of hiring targets, with a focus on time-to-fill and time-to-start.Improved efficiency in recruitment workflows and process optimization.Talent pipelines are robust, succession plans are in place, and critical roles are filled quickly.Crescent retains high-performing and high-potential talent, reducing turnover and filling roles internally.Improved quality of hire scores based on post-hire performance and retention metrics.Reduced recruitment costs through proactive sourcing strategies and referral programs. By completing this application, you are acknowledging the following: I am at least 18 years of age of older I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodationI am a US Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the US on an unrestricted basis Pay Range $55,000—$75,000 USD
Talent Acquisition Partner, Technical

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**Reporting Line:** Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Americas
**Position Summary:**
Bentely Systems is looking for a passionate Technical Recruiter for the Americas region to join our team. This position acts as a talent advisor to business leaders, drives proactive strategies to find and attract exceptional technical talent in competitive markets, and promotes the Bentley brand within tech communities.
The Technical Recruiter builds talent pipelines before the need is urgent, leveraging modern sourcing tools, networks and AI, and telling our story in way that excites top engineers and developers. This position owns end-to-end recruiting processes for the US, Canada, Mexico, Chile and Brazil, including developing search strategies and closing offers, while providing an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience. This is a high-impact role where your work directly contributes to our ability to innovate, scale and fuel innovation.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Partner, coach and advise hiring managers to develop effective and creative hiring strategies; understand role requirements and define ideal candidate profiles to attract bar raisers.
+ Proactively source, engage and nurture technical talent using LinkedIn, GitHub, online communities, events and referrals.
+ Manage full lifecycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interview coordination, feedback and offer process.
+ Leverage market insights and talent data to advise stakeholders on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and competitive trends.
+ Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and reoccurring roles to ensure hiring readiness.
+ Drive employer brand visibility in the tech community through networking events and online engagement.
+ Collaborate with TA team to continuously improve hiring processes, tools and metrics.
+ Meet KPIs and other metrics to track success and impact.
+ Manage relationships with external recruiting partners/vendors when necessary.
**Qualifications:**
+ A minimum of 5 years' experience in technical recruiting in either in-house or agency; ideally experience with high-growth software or tech companies.
+ Strong track record of proactively sourcing, building talent pipelines and closing top technical talent, which includes software developers, engineers, product managers.
+ Experience leveraging AI-powered recruiting tools and a strong interest in applying AI to elevate recruiting outcomes.
+ Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with hiring managers and business leaders.
+ Understanding the fast-paced nature of recruitment and working with a sense of urgency.
+ A strong work ethic - excellent planning and organization skills - this position will involve substantial coordination and collaboration.
+ Self-motivated and with clear goals, and the ability to execute daily tasks with limited supervision.
+ Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
**What We Offer:**
+ A great Team and culture - please see our colleague video .
+ An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
+ An attractive salary and benefits package.
+ A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
+ A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world's infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.
**About Bentley Systems**
Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. Opportunity Employer:**
Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. Know Your Rights as an applicant under the law.
Bentley Policy on EEO, Affirmative Action and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination
Bentley participates in e-Verify / Bentley participate in e-Verify / Right to Work Notice
**Request an Accommodation:**
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Bentley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to request a reasonable accommodation if you are not able to fully use or access our online application system. You can make an accommodation request by calling or sending us an email at
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Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Americas
Posted 15 days ago
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**Reporting Line:** Reporting to the VP of Talent.
**Position Summary:**
Bentley Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to our lead our Talent Acquisition team and drive the recruitment strategy across the Americas region. Reporting to the VP, Talent, this role is ideal for a forward-thinking TA leader who blends strategic vision with hands-on execution. The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition will drive innovative, data-driven, and AI-enabled recruitment practices to attract bar-raising talent that accelerates our business.
As a member of the global Talent Acquisition team, you will provide coaching and development for recruiters, improve candidate and hiring manager experiences, and establish strong partnerships both internally and externally. This role includes setting priorities, tracking KPIs, and proactively addressing challenges before they cause issues. The preferred candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities, a willingness to learn, and will support the development, well-being, and success of the team.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Lead the Americas Talent Acquisition strategy and drive operational excellence across diverse business units, ensuring alignment with regional and company growth objectives and driving efficient, high-quality hiring processes across multiple geographies.
+ Coach and mentor an agile team of recruiters, fostering a high-performance culture and career development through recognition, feedback and support.
+ Drive adoption of AI and data-driven practices, building team fluency to enhance decision quality, accelerate hiring, and foster innovation.
+ Build strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers and business leaders, ensuring alignment on talent needs and market conditions.
+ Directly manage and oversee full-lifecycle recruiting for senior-level requisitions, providing exquisite care for highly visible roles.
+ Implement innovative recruiting practices to attract bar raisers who elevate team performance, bring fresh perspectives, and strengthen the company's competitive edge.
+ Drive recruitment KPIs and metrics, proactively identifying challenges and implementing solutions before they arise.
+ Enhance recruitment processes through data-driven insights, continuously optimizing team performance.
+ Establish a customer-first mindset within the team, ensuring positive and responsive experiences for all stakeholders.
+ Stay ahead of industry trends and recruitment technologies, incorporating new practices into the team's toolkit.
+ Collaborate with other regional leaders in talent acquisition and across the HR to ensure alignment and consistency in talent strategy across regions and functions.
**Qualifications:**
+ 8+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 3 years managing a team.
+ Proven track record in recruiting for a wide variety of professional and technical roles, particularly in fast-moving, high growth environments.
+ Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop talent acquisition professionals to reach their potential.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders.
+ Ability to think both strategically and tactically, making data-driven decisions while staying aligned to business strategy and priorities.
+ Experience in driving change and implementing new ways of working to improve efficiency and effectiveness in recruiting.
+ Strong analytical skills, with a focus on interpreting data and leveraging insights to drive recruitment strategy and team performance.
+ Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders and candidates, creating a positive, responsive, and solution-oriented environment.
**What We Offer:**
+ A great Team and culture - please see our colleague video .
+ An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
+ An attractive salary and benefits package.
+ A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
+ A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world's infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.
**About Bentley Systems**
Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. Opportunity Employer:**
Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. Know Your Rights as an applicant under the law.
Bentley Policy on EEO, Affirmative Action and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination
Bentley participates in e-Verify / Bentley participate in e-Verify / Right to Work Notice
**Request an Accommodation:**
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Bentley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to request a reasonable accommodation if you are not able to fully use or access our online application system. You can make an accommodation request by calling or sending us an email at
#LI-SS
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