Early Career Talent Specialist

Shimmick • Denver, CO

1d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Shimmick is seeking an Early Career Talent Specialist to support and grow our university recruiting program. In this role, you’ll manage full-cycle recruitment process for interns and early-career hires, while building strong partnership with universities, student organizations, and internal business leaders. You’ll be a key ambassador for Shimmick, engaging with top student talent and showcasing the opportunities our organization has to offer. This is a great opportunity for a team player who thrives in social settings, enjoys relationship building, and is excited to share Shimmick’s mission with future talent.
Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our safety approach is essential to our success.

Requirements

• BA/BS and 2+ years of university recruiting experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Exceptional organization skills with strong attention to detail; deadline driven.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills; confident in public speaking and presenting.
• Enthusiasm for campus recruiting and developing early-career talent.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication with a positive, client/candidate-focused customer service attitude.
• Experience working in or with universities and colleges on recruitment/placement activities.
• Understanding of the campus recruitment environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage top student talent, build a strong candidate pipeline, extend offers, and close intern and early-career hires.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and align recruiting strategies.
• Plan, register, and execute recruiting events (career fairs, info sessions, on-campus visits, and virtual events).
• Attend professional conferences and identify other networking opportunities on behalf of the program and alumni and implement and manage ongoing alumni relationships.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, student groups, and professional organizations to expand outreach.
• Increase Shimmick’s brand visibility and act as a key ambassador at campus events and industry conferences.
• Support and act as a resource for interns during their internship experience.
• Travel as needed during the fall and spring recruiting seasons.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA.
• The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
• These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week.
• Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level