Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for full life cycle recruitment across Suffolk’s Mission Critical business. This individual will serve as a strategic talent advisor and recruiting partner to hiring managers and business leaders, providing thought leadership, market insight, and recruitment expertise to drive successful hiring outcomes. 

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner will lead complex and high-priority searches, develop proactive talent strategies, and build strong pipelines of qualified candidates to support Suffolk’s continued growth in the Mission Critical sector. This role will partner closely with stakeholders across Suffolk to understand business needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and provide guidance throughout the hiring process. 

Project types will vary across different areas within Talent Acquisition but will share the common objective of strategic recruitment, research and analysis, talent market intelligence, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will be an experienced recruiting professional who can effectively influence and collaborate with corporate and operations teams, navigate a fast-paced environment, and serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders and candidates. 

This is an opportunity to join an innovative and energetic team, take ownership of high-impact recruiting initiatives, and play a key role in supporting Suffolk’s continued growth within the Mission Critical market. This position requires going into the office 4 days a week in Boston, Herndon, or Dallas. 

• Lead full life cycle recruitment for Mission Critical positions, from initial intake and sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding. 

• Partner closely with Hiring Managers and business leaders to develop position profiles and understand overall business needs, including role scope, qualifications, compensation, timing, and expectations. 

• Serve as a consultative talent advisor, providing hiring managers with market insight, candidate availability, sourcing strategies, and recommendations throughout the recruitment process. 

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage highly qualified active and passive candidates. 

• Source, identify, prescreen, and assess candidates prior to hiring team interviews. 

• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified talent for current and future Mission Critical opportunities. 

• Develop and manage strong consultative relationships with hiring managers, business leaders, candidates, and internal Talent Acquisition partners. 

• Present qualified candidates to hiring teams and provide thoughtful insight regarding candidate qualifications, experience, motivations, and alignment to the role. 

• Coordinate the hiring process and all logistics associated with recruitment activity, ensuring an efficient and positive experience for candidates and hiring teams. 

• Represent Suffolk and the Mission Critical business accurately and effectively to prospective candidates, including communicating Suffolk’s culture, opportunities, and future growth. 

• Conduct competitive talent research and provide insight into talent markets, competitor activity, candidate availability, and recruiting trends. 

• Leverage market research and talent intelligence to inform recruiting strategies and proactively identify potential talent. 

• Update candidate and requisition records through the company Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS) to maintain accurate and current information. 

• Provide regular updates on the status of active searches, including progress, challenges, market feedback, and recommended next steps. 

• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts. 

• Partner with the broader People & Culture team to provide a best-in-class candidate experience and seamless transition through onboarding. 

• May provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and best practice support to other members of the Talent Acquisition team. 

• Support additional Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives as needed. 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.  

• 5–7+ years of progressive full life cycle recruiting experience; construction, engineering, real estate, or related industry experience strongly preferred. 

• Experience recruiting for complex, specialized, and/or high-priority positions; Mission Critical, data center, or related industry experience strongly preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple searches and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong consultative recruiting skills with the ability to build credibility and influence Hiring Managers and business leaders. 

• Demonstrated ability to develop creative and proactive sourcing strategies, including experience engaging passive candidates. 

• Strong understanding of recruiting practices, talent markets, and competitive intelligence. 

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 

• Strong attention to detail and a high sense of urgency with the ability to deliver against demanding timelines. 

• Sound judgment with the ability to make decisions independently and determine when escalation is appropriate. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize effectively. 

• Previous experience with iCIMS or another Applicant Tracking System is a plus. 

• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and use research and market data to inform recruiting strategies. 

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 

• Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to delivering a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience. 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team while maintaining confidentiality, tact, and discretion. 

• Energetic, self-directed, and solutions-oriented with the ability to take initiative and drive work forward. 

• Ability to structure, analyze, and solve problems with creativity and sound business judgment. 

• Candidate must demonstrate alignment with Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is 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. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. 

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. 

Benefits include, 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 and 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 and more.? For more information, click?here.