Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist for a professional services client with teams across multiple markets. Based in Houston or Austin, the role is 100% in office, Monday–Friday, with a pay range of $85,000–$100,000 DOE and a contract start with potential to convert to full-time.

You will manage full cycle recruiting from sourcing to offers, build pipelines, and partner with leaders on strategy and hiring needs, while delivering strong candidate experiences and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience in AEC or professional services preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ATS platforms such as Workday/Avature is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting from sourcing and screening through interviews, offers, and acceptance.
• Build relationships with active and passive candidates from entry to executive levels.
• Advise hiring leaders on recruiting strategy, market conditions, and candidate selection.
• Develop sourcing and engagement strategies via networking, orgs, and social media.
• Track recruiting activity and share updates, metrics, and insights with stakeholders.
• Support a strong candidate experience and consistent interview practices.

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

Candidate screening

Relationship building

Interviews and offers

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, human resources, or related field

Tools

Workday

Avature

Job description

We're hiring a Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist for a professional services client with teams across multiple markets. This person will manage full cycle recruiting, build candidate pipelines, and partner closely with leaders on hiring strategy.

Position details

Position: Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Houston or Austin, Texas

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; 100% in office

Parking: Free

Pay: $85,000-$100,000 DOE

Interview process: Three steps

The role begins as a contract assignment, with the potential to move into a full time position after a short period if it's a strong mutual fit.

What you'll do

• Manage recruiting from sourcing and screening through interviews, offers, and acceptance.
• Build relationships with active and passive candidates, from emerging professionals through executive leadership.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand their needs and advise on recruiting strategy, market conditions, and candidate selection.
• Develop sourcing and engagement strategies through networking, professional organizations, social media, and other channels.
• Track recruiting activity and share updates, metrics, and hiring insights with stakeholders.
• Help strengthen the candidate experience and support consistent, effective interview practices.

What we're looking for

• 8+ years of full cycle recruiting experience
• Experience in AEC or professional services strongly preferred
• Confidence screening candidates and advising leaders at different levels
• Experience with an applicant tracking system; Workday or Avature is a significant plus
• Strong organization, communication, and presentation skills
• An engaging, collaborative, self-directed approach and the judgment to read the room
• Ability to manage competing priorities and handle sensitive information confidentially
• A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, human resources, or a related field is required.