Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Specialist

KDM Engineering is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across the organization. This role will play a critical part in building our growing team by sourcing, evaluating, and hiring top talent—primarily engineering and technical professionals, while also supporting non-technical hiring needs as required.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, manage job postings, oversee the applicant tracking system, and deliver a positive candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full life-cycle recruitment for internal corporate positions
• Partner with hiring managers to identify current and future hiring needs, including technical      requirements for engineering roles
• Source passive and active candidates using job boards, professional networks, social media, and      Boolean search techniques
• Draft and maintain clear, accurate job descriptions and post to appropriate recruiting platforms
• Screen applicants for qualifications, experience, and role alignment
• Coordinate and conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews
• Present qualified candidates and hiring recommendations to hiring managers
• Facilitate offer letters, employment paperwork, and pre-employment processes
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system and provide timely communication to      candidates throughout the hiring process

Salary range: $65k - 80k per year

Requirements

• Strong understanding of recruiting processes, with the ability to interpret and explain technical job requirements
• Experience recruiting engineering or technical roles preferred; background in distribution engineering or related fields is a plus
• Working knowledge of modern sourcing techniques, including social media and Boolean search
• Experience using Paylocity or similar HRIS/ATS platforms
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening requirements, including drug testing,      background checks, reference verification, and education/employment verification
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license required

Why Choose KDM? 

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.  

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years. 

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems. 

Top Reasons to Work for Us:??  

• Challenging and Meaningful Work 
• Competitive Base Salary?  
• Comprehensive Benefits Package ?  
• Company Paid Holidays  
• Great Work-Life Balance?  
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment   
• Organization with People-First Mentality?  
• Dynamic Leadership Team 
• A Culture that Values Your Input?  

Full List of Benefits & Perks:?  

• Positive team environment 
• Competitive salaries 
• Flexible schedules 
• Growth opportunities 
• Training and professional development 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k)  
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances 
• Paid time-off. 
• Paid holidays. 
• Volunteer leave 
• Performance bonuses 
• HSA 
• Transit program 
• Parental and maternity leave 
• Supportive management 
• Professional development assistance 
• Employee discounts 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• team-building outings 
• Laidback office culture 

Equal Employment Opportunity:??  

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.?