Regional Recruiting Manager

At Dewberry, we are seeking an experienced Regional Recruiting Manager to support the development and execution of recruiting strategies for the Northeast Division. This position will lead, develop, grow, and inspire a team of experienced recruiters and serve as a key leader on the Human Resources Leadership Team, ensuring overall priorities are aligned and in support of the strategic plan. This is a great opportunity to be a critical member of a high-performing team and can be located in any of our divisional offices.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key leader on the Human Resources Leadership Team, ensuring overall priorities are aligned and in support of Dewberry's strategic plan
• Build upon a culture of excellence, developing clear objectives and accountabilities for the divisional recruiting function
• Lead, develop, grow, and inspire a team of experienced AEC recruiters
• Build strong, credible relationships with senior leadership, hiring managers, critical stakeholders and partners, operating as a trusted advisor and talent subject matter expert.
• Identify and source top talent through multiple venues such as job boards, industry-specific sites, college and university campus job fairs, social media outlets, and other sourcing
• Manage and perform full cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, interviewing and closing top talent while complying with EEO and OFCCP federal regulations
• Develop strong relationships with the company's operational leaders, external professional organizations, and industry contacts to identify qualified leaders and professionals.
• Strategize on driving recruitment actions to support culture of inclusion and diversity
• Deep dive into applicant tracking system and other tools to optimize use of technology, reduce manual efforts, and streamline processes
• Present and report key recruiting metrics and talent acquisition strategies
• Manage vendor and agency relationships for maximum return on investment
• Ability to thrive, and preference for, dynamic, fast paced and high growth environments
• Recommend and implement change management where needed

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) required
• Ten years of progressive Human Resources experience with a focus on Recruiting Acquisition required
• Two or more years of people management required
• Desire to become an active member of the AEC community.
• Hand-on technical experience with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting tools
• Experience recruiting in the Civil Engineering/Architectural industry required
• Track record of strong project management skills and innovative solutions Goal oriented, motivated, self-starter with a desire to learn and contribute in a team environment.
• Demonstrated success utilizing LinkedIn and other alternative sourcing methods to identify and hire high level positions with niche skill sets.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience with a web-based applicant tracking system, preferably iCIMS.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.

In accordance with applicable Executive Order 14042 and related requirements, all prospective hires for this position , performing work for the federal government, will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption to this vaccination requirement. Such proof of vaccination, or written request for exemption, will be required, following receipt of written offer.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.