Talent Acquisition Business Partner

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St Louis, MO, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial
The Role
Partners with construction leaders to develop workforce strategies and lead full-cycle recruiting. Responsibilities include sourcing craft, technical, and professional talent; advising on labor markets and compensation; managing employer branding, diversity, retention, and succession initiatives; tracking recruiting metrics; and supporting career fairs and industry events. The role requires strong construction recruiting knowledge, executive and field-leader partnership, business acumen, communication, problem-solving, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

We are looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to operations and business leaders across our construction divisions—helping to attract, engage, and hire top talent that drives our projects and culture forward. This position is ideal for someone who understands the nuances of the construction industry and thrives on developing innovative workforce strategies that meet both immediate and long-term business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic partner to hiring leaders, aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives across field operations, project management, estimating, and corporate functions.
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts — from workforce planning and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding — ensuring a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.
  • Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of craft, technical, and professional talent.
  • Analyze labor market data and workforce trends to advise leadership on hiring challenges, competitive compensation, and creative solutions.
  • Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to strengthen employer branding, showcasing our people-first culture and career opportunities within construction.
  • Partner with HR and Learning & Development to enhance diversity, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
  • Track key recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous optimization.
  • Support and attend career fairs and industry events to promote the company’s brand and attract talent, with a willingness to travel as needed.

 Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related degree, plus a minimum of five years of work experience.
  • Strong construction recruitment experience, preferred.
  • Proven success partnering with executives and field leaders to fill complex roles in a competitive labor market.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate workforce needs into actionable talent strategies.
  • Strong follow-through skills to effectively manage all responsibilities and partnerships with internal and external teams.
  • Excellent time management & initiative skillset to get job done effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly verbally and in writing.
  • Strong and innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick effective decisions.
  • Advanced PC skills with experience in Microsoft office products.

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All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field
  • At least five years of work experience
  • Strong construction recruitment experience
  • Proven success partnering with executives and field leaders to fill complex roles
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate workforce needs into talent strategies
  • Strong follow-through and partnership management skills
  • Excellent time management and initiative
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make effective decisions quickly
  • Advanced PC skills and experience with Microsoft Office products
  • Willingness to travel as needed for career fairs and industry events
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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
1,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

Keeley Construction Group is a family-owned, full-service construction company founded in 1976. Operating nationwide, they offer services across four business groups: Civil, Paving, Building, and Industrial, emphasizing quality, safety, and service.

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