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Talent Acquisition Manager - College Recruiting

Garney Construction
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, employee discount
United States, Missouri, North Kansas City
1700 Swift Street (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2026
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION The Talent Acquisition Manager - College Recruiting leads the recruitment of college students for internships and full-time roles, partnering with leaders across Pipe, Plant, Federal, Marine, and Corporate groups to identify hiring needs. This role drives campus engagement at targeted schools through career fairs, interviews, and strategic relationship building, while positioning the company as a top partner at key institutions. The Manager supervises the College Talent Acquisition team, collaborates with hiring managers to meet staffing goals, and serves as the expert for earlycareer recruiting, onboarding, and delivering a strong newhire experience. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Lead and supervise the College Talent Acquisition team, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures Coach, train, and develop team members; conduct regular performance evaluations Serve as a subject matter expert in earlycareer talent acquisition and retention strategies Improve and streamline recruiting processes in partnership with TA leadership Build and maintain strong relationships with colleges, universities, and campus partners Manage fullcycle recruitment for internship and earlycareer roles Ensure all hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand staffing needs Oversee candidate screening, including resume reviews and phone interviews Train hiring managers and interview teams on effective selection practices Maintain positive communication with applicants to ensure an excellent candidate experience Track and analyze recruiting metrics to drive continuous improvement Present hiring insights and performance data to leadership Ensure accurate and timely data entry within the applicant tracking system WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Knowledge of hiring practices, job classification, benefits, negotiation, and employment regulations Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, and sourcing strategies Strong leadership and supervisory skills Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Ability to manage competing priorities in a fastpaced environment Strong organizational and analytical skill Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Operations Management, or a related field (required) Minimum of 7 years of recruiting experience in a highvolume, fastpaced environment (required) Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience (required) LET'S TALK THE PERKS! Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums) Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day401(k) plan with a 3.5% match Student loan resources Weekly paychecks Paid time off 8 paid holidays Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions Free life insurance and disability policy Free access to healthcare coordinators Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store CONTACT US If you are interested in this position, please clickAPPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visitcareers.garney.com If you have questions or would like more information, please emailrecruiter@garney.com and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates. Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. Agency Disclaimer:All vendors must have a signed Garney Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney. In such cases, Garney will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.