McKenna Riggall

Regional Talent Manager @Baker Construction

Houston, TX, US

Recruited top talent for the largest region of a $2 billion company, ensuring workforce readiness and operational success• Successfully hired over 100 lead and key candidates in 2024• Serve on multiple Boards and Advisory Councils for Baker Concrete, including Texas A&M CIAC, UTEP CREATE Advisory Board, TXST Construction Advisory Board, and SFA Construction Management Board• Spearheaded the region’s first High School Bootcamp, driving early talent engagement• Led the region’s largest intern program to date, enhancing workforce development• Launched innovative recruiting initiatives, including international recruitment from Mexico to address labor shortages• Developed and implemented new college recruiting strategies to attract top-tier talent from key institutions• Coordinated participation in 20+ career fairs per semester, expanding brand presence and candidate pipelines• Conducted regular job site visits to assess team needs from both an interpersonal and technical perspective• Maintained a “boots-on-the-ground” recruiting approach to ensure alignment with field operations• Trained and mentored college talent acquisition specialists and HR coordinators• Implemented an in-house ATS system to streamline hiring processes and improve efficiency• Collaborated with leadership to forecast future manpower needs and align recruitment strategies• Recruited for both Heavy Commercial and Heavy Industrial Divisions• Specialized in hiring for nuclear positions, demonstrating expertise in nuclear skillset requirements

Idaho State University

Bachelor's of Business Administration - BBA, Management and Human Resources