Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to support hiring across its Water business. The role leads full-cycle recruiting, builds talent pipelines, advises business leaders on hiring strategy, and supports recruiting innovation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for professional, technical, engineering, and corporate positions supporting the Water business
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies
• Drive a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent, including candidates with water/wastewater and environmental engineering experience
• Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, networking, referrals, and other sourcing channels
• Build and maintain talent communities for critical and recurring hiring needs
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Water hiring managers and business stakeholders
• Provide insights on labor market conditions, talent availability, compensation trends, and recruitment best practices
• Influence hiring decisions with data-driven recommendations and market intelligence
• Conduct talent strategy discussions with leaders to anticipate future hiring needs and develop proactive recruiting plans
• Utilize recruiting metrics and analytics to drive improved hiring outcomes
• Continuously explore new sourcing tools, technologies, and talent attraction strategies
• Support employer branding, diversity recruiting, and talent acquisition initiatives
• Share best practices and innovative recruiting approaches across the Talent Acquisition team
• Maintain compliance with all applicable employment laws, policies, and recruiting procedures
• Document recruiting activities within company systems and ensure data integrity
• Champion a high-quality, professional candidate and hiring manager experience
• Ensure consistent and effective use of recruiting tools, processes, and reporting

Skills

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including experience recruiting within the water/wastewater, environmental, engineering, or civil infrastructure sectors
• Demonstrated success recruiting highly specialized engineering and technical talent in competitive markets
• Strong consultative skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Expertise in sourcing passive talent and developing innovative recruiting strategies
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• A data-driven mindset and passion for continuous improvement
• Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) or other enterprise ATS platforms
• Professional certifications such as AIRS, SHRM, HRCI, or LinkedIn Recruiter certifications
• Experience supporting engineering, consulting, or professional services organizations
• Knowledge of recruiting trends and talent markets within the water and environmental industries

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Remote work

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