Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist

HR Jobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Twice annual bonus opportunities

License and exam reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead strategic recruiting across the South Central Region, supporting multiple offices with full-cycle recruiting and ongoing candidate engagement. This in-person role is open to candidates in Dallas or Houston, Texas, and emphasizes delivering an exceptional candidate experience and durable talent pipelines.

You will manage end-to-end recruiting, engage leadership on market trends, and champion diversity and inclusion across the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in full cycle recruiting.
• Strategic advisor experience leveraging data management for recruiting-related information.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively while communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruiting life-cycle from research to offer.
• Represent Gensler through candidate outreach and engagement.
• Source talent via networking, social media, and other channels.
• Create and implement candidate engagement strategies to build pipelines.
• Provide regular reporting and analyses on progress and timelines.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Strategic advising

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, HR, or related field

Tools

Avature

Applicant Tracking System

LinkedIn

Job description

The Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead strategic recruiting efforts for Gensler’s South Central Region, supporting multiple offices with full-cycle recruiting and ongoing candidate engagement. This is an in-person role open to candidates based in Dallas or Houston, Texas.

Role Overview

You will represent Gensler through candidate-facing outreach and engagement while managing recruiting end to end. The position includes work across emerging talent through executive leadership, with a focus on delivering an exceptional candidate experience and building durable talent pipelines for regional hiring demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Brand Ambassador for Gensler, promoting the firm through tools, technologies, and social media platforms.
• Own the full recruiting life-cycle, supporting research and sourcing through offer and acceptance for both active and passive candidates.
• Source talent through networking with employees, professional organizations, social media (for example LinkedIn), and other channels.
• Create and implement candidate engagement strategies to build networks of engaged prospects through active sourcing and employer branding activities across external and internal audiences.
• Build and maintain targeted pipelines by developing relationships with candidates as a trusted advisor.
• Provide regular reporting, metrics, and analyses to communicate progress against demand and timelines for assigned recruitment drives.
• Advise business stakeholders on market trends, competitor information, market challenges, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support the design and implementation of screening and assessment tools to effectively evaluate a diverse candidate pool against the firm’s core values.
• Partner with leaders to provide training on effective interview techniques.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by delivering strategic direction and consultation to secure required talent.
• Foster a region-wide culture and environment aligned with firm values and strategic goals, acting as an integrator across the region.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in full cycle recruiting.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred).
• Strategic advisor experience leveraging data management for recruiting-related information (candidates, competitors, projects, and connections to the firm).
• Ability to organize and execute time management priorities while communicating effectively with stakeholders and team members.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System; experience with Avature is strongly preferred.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to accomplish business objectives in a team setting.
• Ability to work through ambiguity and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to engage with leadership to develop strategies and solution delivery methods for important business needs.
• Track record of building and maintaining effective, positive working relationships across all levels.
• High initiative, responsiveness, and self-motivation with internal and external clients.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) or Professional Services industries is highly preferred.

Technology and Tools

• LinkedIn
• Applicant Tracking System
• Avature

Location

• Houston, TX, US (onsite)
• Posting Location: Dallas, TX, US

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Disability
• Wellness programs
• Flex spending
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Reimbursement for tuition for certain eligible programs or classes

Life at Gensler

• Offices feature diverse interests, including curated art exhibits and internal design competitions, along with events such as “Well-being Awareness Week.”
• Gensler encourages employees to lead healthy and balanced lives.