Allison Oliver

About Allison Oliver

Seasoned HR and recruitment professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate recruiting, recruitment advertising, and full-cycle talent acquisition. Proven success in building high-performing teams across diverse industries including EPC, AEC, Infrastructure (transportation, aviation, rail, roadway), Civil, Oil & Gas, IT, Consulting, Petrochemical, Utilities, Renewable Energy, Environmental & Water, and Government Services (DoD & DOT).Global Perspective: Gained international HR and recruitment experience through expatriate assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan.Strategic HR Expertise: Deep knowledge of employment law and HR principles including AA/EEO/Diversity, employee relations, compensation, training, benefits, and labor relations.Industry-Specific Recruiting: Specialized in sourcing top engineering and technical talent for complex, large-scale projects.Branding & Advertising: Skilled in recruitment marketing, employer branding, ad placement, and market research.Event Leadership: Experienced in planning and executing high-volume hiring events and career fairs.Communications & Media: Former editorial and marketing staff member at the Houston Post with strong writing, proofreading, and promotional skills.Data-Driven Insights: Conducts in-depth research on hiring trends, competitive analysis, retention strategies, and succession planning.Compensation Analysis: Proficient in reviewing and analyzing compensation structures to support equitable and competitive hiring.High-energy, results-oriented leader with excellent communication and presentation skills, known for building strong partnerships and delivering impactful talent solutions.

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

   Michael Baker International

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Strategic recruitment leader supporting Michael Baker International’s Civil & Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, and GIS business units across the Mid-Atlantic and West Coast regions, as well as nationwide GIS initiatives.Drive full-cycle talent acquisition to attract and hire top-tier professionals aligned with business goals.Build and nurture strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, Talent Management, Corporate Compensation, Shared Services, and Business Leaders to ensure cohesive talent strategies.Lead key recruiting initiatives, including employment branding, candidate experience optimization, and talent acquisition training programs.Collaborate with department leaders to align hiring strategies with organizational objectives and financial targets.

Education

• University of Houston

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English

Skills

• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Appraisal
• Onboarding
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Taleo
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Screening Resumes
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Labor Relations
• Leadership
• College Recruiting
• Screening
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Permanent Placement
• Contract Recruitment
• Management
• Workforce Planning
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Succession Planning
• HR Consulting
• Job Fairs
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Employee Engagement
• Talent Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Job Descriptions
• Employee Benefits
• Training
• Staffing Services