Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

Represent Gensler as a Brand Ambassador, marketing our 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 the offer and acceptance, with both active and passive candidates from emerging talent through executive leadership

Source candidates through networking with employees, professional organizations, social media (for example Linked In), and other channels

Develop innovative and effective candidate engagement strategies to build networks of engaged candidates via active sourcing and employer branding activities externally and internally

Continuously build a pipeline of targeted prospects for Gensler 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

Provide insight and advice to business stakeholders on market trends, competitor information, market challenges and talent acquisition strategies

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 trusted advisor to leadership by providing strategic direction and consultation to acquire the necessary talent

Foster a culture and an environment that is consistent with the firm’s values and strategic goals. Act as an integrator across the region.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field preferred

8+ years of experience in full cycle recruiting required

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

Strategic advisor that leverages data management for information related to recruiting talent (candidates, competitors, projects, connections to the firm, etc.)

Ability to organize and execute time management priorities while effectively communicating with key stake holders and team members

Experience using an Applicant Tracking System, experience with Avature is strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to work proactively and collaboratively within a team setting to accomplish business objectives

Ability to manage through ambiguity and multiple competing and evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment

Must be proactive, with the ability to engage with leadership to create strategies and delivery methods for solutions to important business needs

Ability to build and maintain effective, positive working relationships across all levels

High initiative, responsiveness, and self-motivation with both internal and external clients

Able to handle sensitive information and ensure confidentiality

This position is in-person and open to candidates living in Dallas or Houston, Texas.

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing,…