Director of Talent Acquisition

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition responsible for shaping and executing enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy for experienced, craft and college ultimately, driving business growth. Serve as a brand ambassador and thought leader within Mortenson and across external markets. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of talent acquisition professionals, ensuring alignment with company objectives and evolving industry best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with executive and business leaders to translate business strategy into enterprise talent acquisition strategy and programs

• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to build strong candidate pipelines

• Oversee efficient, data-driven, end-to-end recruiting processes including sourcing, screening, selection and negotiation

• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience and regulatory compliance

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure seamless hiring and onboarding transitions

• Oversee relationships between talent acquisition and all business groups

• Lead and implement recruitment marketing strategies to enhance Mortenson’s employment brand and external talent presence

• Advise leaders on offer strategy and negotiations as needed

• Partner with marketing and internal teams to develop compelling recruiting materials

• Set, communicate, and benchmark talent acquisition performance metrics

• Build strong relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

• Lead, coach, and develop talent acquisition team members

• Develop a continuous improvement strategy to create efficiencies for processes

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

• Minimum ten years of recruiting or HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams of HR professionals 

• Proven ability to drive and execute organizational strategy 

• Strong influencing skills across diverse business units and functional areas

• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities

• Exceptional ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships 

• Professional customer service orientation and positive attitude

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and analytical skills

• Deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices

• Excellent communication and active listening skills

• Ability to travel up to 25%

A few benefits offered include: 

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage 
• Dental plan 
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves 
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance  
• Gym Membership Discount Program  

The base pay range for this role is $149,100 - $223,700. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. 

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Please make note: 

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.