Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

Gensler's South Central Region is seeking a Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage strategic recruiting functions for its Austin, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Nashville, and San Antonio offices.

Responsibilities

• Represent Gensler as a Brand Ambassador, marketing the firm through various tools, technologies, and social media platforms.
• Manage the full recruiting life‑cycle process while providing an exceptional candidate experience, from research and sourcing through offer and acceptance, for both active and passive candidates ranging from emerging talent to executive leadership.
• Source candidates through networking with employees, professional organizations, social media (e.g., LinkedIn), and other channels.
• Develop innovative and effective candidate engagement strategies to build networks of engaged candidates via active sourcing and employer branding activities both externally and internally.
• Continuously build a pipeline of targeted prospects by developing relationships with candidates as a trusted advisor.
• Provide regular reporting, metrics, and analyses to articulate progress against demand and timelines for assigned recruitment drives.
• Offer insight and advice to business stakeholders on market trends, competitor information, market challenges, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Manage the design and implementation of new screening and assessment tools to effectively assess a diverse candidate pool against the firm’s core values.
• Partner with leaders to provide training on effective interview techniques.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership by providing strategic direction and consultation to acquire necessary talent.
• Foster a culture and environment consistent with the firm’s values and strategic goals, acting as an integrator across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, human resources, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in full‑cycle recruiting required.
• Experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) or professional services industries highly preferred.
• Strategic advisor who leverages data management for recruiting‑related information (candidates, competitors, projects, connections to the firm, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with effective communication to key stakeholders and team members.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System; experience with Avature strongly preferred.
• Proactive, collaborative team player who can work through ambiguity and multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to engage leadership to create strategies and delivery methods for business needs.
• Ability to build and maintain effective, positive working relationships across all levels.
• High initiative, responsiveness, and self‑motivation with internal and external clients.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and ensure confidentiality.
• Open to candidates residing in Dallas or Houston, Texas (in‑person position).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Wellness programs and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing.
• Employee stock ownership.
• Twice‑annual bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses, renewals, and exam fees.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes.
• Support for licensure and professional development as strategic investments.