Description

Position Summary

This role plays a critical dual function within WGA: driving strategic talent acquisition while building and coordinating a scalable Learning & Development (L&D) program to support employee growth and organizational capability.

The ideal candidate is both a strong recruiter and a proactive talent development partner—capable of sourcing top-tier professionals while also helping develop the skills, leadership pipeline, and technical competencies needed to support WGA’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (Primary Recruiting Responsibilities)

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a range of positions including engineers, designers, environmental consultants, program management consultants, shared services, and other roles as needed.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake meetings through offer acceptance and onboarding coordination.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through networking, industry events, partnerships with educational institutions, and professional associations.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce planning needs and provide guidance on recruitment best practices.
• Utilize recruiting tools and platforms including social media, job boards, and applicant tracking systems (ATS) to identify and engage candidates.
• Conduct market research to ensure competitive hiring practices and compensation alignment.
• Track and report recruitment metrics to drive data-informed hiring decisions.
• Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen WGA’s presence in the engineering talent market.
• Oversee and execute campus recruitment including all career fair and intern related coordination.
   

Learning & Development (L&D) Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer WGA’s Learning & Development programs across all offices.
• Partner with leadership to identify skills gaps and training needs aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and manage onboarding programs to ensure consistent, high-quality new hire integration.
• Coordinate internal and external training opportunities, including technical, compliance, and leadership development programs.
• Coordinate with external training vendors, professional organizations, and continuing education providers.
• Support career pathing and succession planning initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
• Administer Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Track and report on training participation, effectiveness, and ROI.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with required certifications or professional development standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth throughout the organization.
• Support and manage internal event coordination & oversight with Marketing support.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of recruitment experience, preferably within engineering, consulting, or related industries.
• Experience coordinating or administering learning and development programs preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering roles and the competencies required for success in technical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across recruiting and program coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with leaders.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience tracking metrics and reporting outcomes.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.