Talent Engagement Specialist -- Entry Level at Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC – Atlanta, Georgia

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is a multi-disciplined Architecture and Engineering (AE) firm ranked at #14 for Top Design Firms in the Southeast by ENR Magazine and #26 nationally as a top AE firm by Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Magazine, Giants 400 Report. We are also honored to be ENR's Southeast Design Firm of the Year.

GMC is committed to designing sustainable, innovative, and community-driven solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams work together to create spaces that inspire and endure. We believe our people are our greatest asset—and we’re looking for a motivated Talent Engagement Specialist to help us attract and retain top talent.

As an Entry-Level Talent Engagement Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting our recruitment and employee engagement efforts. This position is ideal for someone passionate about people, with strong communication skills and an interest in learning the HR and A&E industry landscape.

Essential functions and responsibilities include:

• Assist in sourcing and attracting qualified candidates for architecture, engineering, and administrative roles through job boards, social media, and networking platforms.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications to ensure a smooth experience.
• Support the onboarding process, including preparation of new hire materials and orientation coordination.
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Help organize and support engagement initiatives such as career fairs, intern programs, and employee events.
• Assist in creating job postings that reflect the firm’s culture and role requirements.
• Contribute to employer branding efforts, including social media posts and content creation.
• Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition and HR teams as needed.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field (or relevant work/internship experience).
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ATS or HRIS software is a plus.
• Interest in or familiarity with the architecture and engineering industry is preferred.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative mindset.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to grow within a respected A&E firm.
• Mentorship and professional development resources.
• Inclusive and creative work environment.
• Competitive benefits and paid time off.

Other Requirements:

We are like Gumby – flexible! Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At our core, we are entrepreneurs, and our landscape is always changing!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.