Job Overview
If you want to feel the satisfaction of really making a difference, with every decision you make, you’ve come to the right place.
That’s because, at Skanska, we don’t just build bridges. Or office buildings. Or data centers. We make a positive impact in people’s lives – shaping the way we all live, work, and connect, now and for generations to come - and we want you to do it together with us.
Skanska USA Civil is seeking a strategic and innovative National Director of Talent Acquisition to lead and evolve our national recruiting function. In this high-impact leadership role, you will partner with executive leadership, HR, and operations teams to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies that support business growth, workforce planning, project staffing, and long-term organizational capability. You will oversee a national team of Talent Acquisition professionals while driving employer branding, workforce forecasting, recruiting technology, AI-enabled solutions, and talent pipeline development.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading large-scale talent acquisition organizations, building recruiting programs in complex project-based environments, and using workforce analytics to guide business decisions. Success in this role requires executive-level influence, expertise in recruiting technology and talent strategy, and a passion for creating exceptional candidate experiences while delivering measurable business results.
National Director of Talent Acquisition Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, or Human Resources.
- 5+ years leading multi-region or national Talent Acquisition teams and functions. Proven success leading national or multi-region Talent Acquisition strategy and operations.
- Experience building and scaling recruiting programs in complex, project-based environments (heavy civil construction preferred).
- Demonstrated expertise in workforce planning, talent pipelining, and strategic sourcing.
- Strong experience leveraging recruiting metrics, workforce analytics, and labor market insights to drive business decisions.
- Deep knowledge and experience leading recruitment technology, ATS platforms, CRM tools, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Rewards and well-being: At Skanska, we Care for Life, and we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards. Our competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and wide variety of work-life resources converge to support you and your family throughout all stages of life and career. Our goal is to meet you wherever you are, and to help you get to wherever you’d like to be.
- Compensation and financial well-being* – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
- We believe that Insurance Benefits* should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
Professional growth and development: From day one, we’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth. No journey at Skanska is the same because diverse individuals have diverse needs. Expansive professional growth and development offerings are available to foster a culture of continuous learning as we shape our future together.
*Please visit the Compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details. https://careers.usa.skanska.com/life-at-skanska
Come work with us and join a winning team!
Primary Location
US-NY-Queens
Primary Work Location/Assignment
Hybrid
Skanska Business Unit
Skanska USA Civil
Employee Status
Full Time
Salary Low
USD $154,000.00/Yr.
Salary High
USD $200,000.00/Yr.