Talent Acquisition Partner - Mission Critical

The Talent Acquisition Partner plays a central role in staffing Mission Critical initiatives at Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. This position owns full life cycle recruitment, partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to improve the hiring process and support successful outcomes. The role is based in the Boston, MA area and requires on-site presence four days per week in the Boston or Herndon office.

What You’ll Do

• Source, identify, prescreen, and qualify candidates prior to interviews with the hiring team.
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers to develop position profiles and align on overall needs, including description, salary, timing, and expectations.
• Coordinate recruitment activities end to end, including logistics for hiring processes.
• Provide prospective candidates with accurate role details and company context, including company history.
• Maintain current candidate records in the company Applicant Tracking System, including iCIMS (iCIMS, ATS).
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities.
• Develop consultative relationships with hiring managers and candidates to support hiring success.
• Conduct competitive research to inform sourcing and recruiting strategy.
• Summarize weekly status updates for all active searches across the region.
• As part of Suffolk’s People & Culture team, help deliver a “best in class” onboarding experience for new hires.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• 3–5 Years of full life cycle construction industry recruiting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting for complex, specialized, and/or high-priority roles is strongly preferred, including Mission Critical, data center, or related industry experience.
• High sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and positive working style.
• Ability to provide best in class customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment, including knowing when to escalate issues appropriately.
• Previous experience with iCISMS ATS is a plus.
• Ability to make decisions promptly and with confidence.
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize effectively.
• Energetic self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet demanding project timelines and manage a wide range of work while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain confidentiality of information with tact and discretion.
• Ability to structure, analyze, and solve problems with creativity.

On-Site Presence and Working Conditions

• This role requires on-site presence four days per week in the Boston or Herndon office.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods; talk or hear; perform fine motor tasks using a keyboard, telephone, or writing.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.
• Job site walking.

Technology

• iCIMS, Applicant Tracking System (ATS), iCISMS ATS

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles.
• Access to market-leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Access to expert financial resources.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Tax deferred savings accounts.
• 10 backup daycare days each year.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Commuter benefits.