Talent Acquisition Specialist, Early Careers

Great recruiting is about more than filling positions. It's about building relationships, recognizing potential, and connecting the next generation of talent with opportunities to grow.

At Benesch, our Talent Acquisition team is more than a recruiting function. We’re a collaborative, relationship-driven team passionate about connecting great people with meaningful career opportunities. We’re building a Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence focused on delivering exceptional service, strengthening partnerships, and making hiring easier and more effective for our teams. We work hard, have fun, celebrate wins, and believe in rolling up our sleeves to support one another when it matters most.

We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us recruit the next generation of engineers and professionals across our North Region (MA, CT, PA, IL, WI, MI) and National Railroad Division.

You’ll own the full recruiting experience for interns and entry-level professionals, from identifying and engaging emerging talent, conducting interviews, building strong candidate pipelines, and helping hiring leaders make confident hiring decisions. Our ideal teammate brings initiative, curiosity, attention to detail, and a service-first mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building genuine connections, and aren’t afraid to pick up the phone, proactively source talent, or think creatively when great candidates are hard to find.

If you're excited to make an impact, grow your recruiting expertise, and join a team that genuinely enjoys working together, we’d love to meet you!

Location

This position is based in our Chicago office and offers a flexible hybrid schedule. You'll work in the office three days per week during training, transitioning to two days in the office and three days remote once training is complete. Occasional travel to college campuses and recruiting events may be required.

The Impact You Will Have

• Recruit interns, recent graduates, and entry-level professionals across our engineering disciplines.

• Develop relationships with candidates, universities, and hiring managers to build sustainable talent pipelines.

• Be a trusted recruiting partner by guiding hiring managers through the recruiting process, share market insights, and support thoughtful hiring decisions.

• Proactively source, talent map, network, and engage candidates through outreach and meaningful conversations.

• Own the recruiting process from initial engagement through offer acceptance, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring teams.

• Maintain accurate recruiting data, manage multiple priorities, and proactively communicate progress and challenges.

• Partner with the regional Talent Acquisition team to support sourcing and recruiting efforts for hard-to-fill positions as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of an associate degree or 2+ years of equivalent recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment, with prior agency recruiting experience highly preferred.

• Strong sourcing skills and confidence engaging passive candidates through phone outreach, networking, and talent mapping.

• A relationship-driven approach with a genuine passion for connecting people with opportunities.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.

• A servant leadership mindset with a commitment to exceptional service, accountability, and follow-through.

• Experience partnering with hiring managers and providing guidance throughout the hiring process.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency, initiative, and accountability. Takes ownership, anticipates needs, and thinks creatively to overcome recruiting challenges and deliver results.

The expected compensation range is an estimate and represents the total compensation being offered for the position. The total compensation is determined by several factors, including the candidate's AEC recruiting experience and overall recruiting experience.