The Talent Acquisition Specialist will develop and execute strategic recruiting initiatives to attract, engage, and hire a diverse pool of qualified talent aligned with the organization’s workforce needs and long-term goals. This role partners with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, build talent pipelines, enhance employer branding, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will utilize effective sourcing strategies, market research, and relationship-building techniques to identify top talent while supporting organizational growth and workforce planning initiatives.
Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage all phases of the recruitment and hiring process.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and hiring criteria.
- Develop and implement effective sourcing and recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Manage job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection processes.
- Coordinate and participate in interviews with managers, directors, and key stakeholders.
- Support the offer process, including compensation recommendations, start dates, and onboarding coordination.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
- Represent the company at college career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach opportunities.
- Build relationships with local schools, technical colleges, and universities to support workforce development initiatives.
- Oversee internship and apprenticeship programs.
- Manage pre-employment processes and external recruiting vendor relationships.
- Occasional travel required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
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3-5 years of Human Resources or Recruiting experience preferred.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Proficient in accounting software, Microsoft Office, on computers and other electronic devices
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Strong interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, highly organized, and creative
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Superior time management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length, deliver on deadlines
Who is Brennan?
Since 1919, J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) has delivered specialized marine construction, environmental remediation, and waterfront infrastructure solutions across the United States. Headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with additional offices throughout the country, we support complex projects from coast to coast with a strong commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and teamwork.
As a family-owned company, we take pride in building a culture where people are supported, challenged, and empowered to grow. Our teams work on meaningful projects that improve waterways, strengthen infrastructure, and help protect the environment, all while collaborating with talented professionals who care deeply about the work and each other.
At Brennan, you’ll find opportunities to make an impact, contribute new ideas, and build a rewarding career alongside people who are passionate about what they do.
Why choose us?
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We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, for the eighth year in a row recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
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Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
- Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
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We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
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We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennan’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.
