Your Role

As Gensler’s Regional Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager, you are committed to providing the highest quality of applicant experience for each targeted prospective candidate. You recognize the importance of investing time in candidates at all stages of their career. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can easily shift gears based on priorities. Most importantly, you love recruiting and want to work with a team of like-minded individuals.

Your prior experience of recruiting within the architectural/design or architectural/engineering industry will be of great value.   This position is a valuable leader on our dynamic HR team.  We are a highly collaborative team and we are passionate about what we do to support our professional teams and colleagues as HR & talent acquisitions experts who are true business partners in navigating through the challenges of targeted talent acquisition.

At Gensler, we are committed to providing a “white glove” experience for our candidates and colleagues while sourcing and attracting the most desirable candidates within our industry.  This position is seated in our North Central Region (NCR) and will support our Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, La Crosse and Columbus offices.  The ability to travel to each office on a periodic schedule is an option. 

What You Will Do

Partner with our Regional Senior Leadership and HR team to define and lead talent acquisition strategy for NCRLead the full life-cycle recruitment process, from research and sourcing through offer and acceptance, with both active and passive candidates ranging from emerging talent through executive leadership levelsConduct direct searches and build a strong network of senior level talent poolManage search firm contracts to align with Firmwide and strengthen the partnership for critical hires and our external brandingConduct local talent mapping, industry talent trends, targeted selection to support critical or strategic hiring needs for any practice area; seek new ways to attract passive candidatesPartner with HR Director & Marketing/PR to drive our employer value proposition across each marketMentor and develop Talent Acquisition team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and professional growthLead by example in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive talent sourcing within the teamStandardize recruitment processes and approaches across the region for internal efficiency while creating the best candidate experienceEnsure compliance with recruitment policies and procedures, obtaining necessary approvals and utilizing internal talent whenever possibleLead or oversee talent acquisition related projects and initiativesParticipate and integrate into the firm’s Talent Acquisition communityTrack and monitor recruitment and Inclusion metrics to measure success of hiring, source of hiring etc.Collaborate with the Talent Development Manager to co-create and co-facilitate TA related learning activitiesAdvise on competitive research and market trends while offering strategic solutions for recruitment during changing business trendBenchmark our talent acquisition practices against industry competitors to identify areas for improvement and innovationLead a collaborative team in developing a pipeline of targeted prospects for Gensler by engaging in relationships with candidates as a trusted advisorCommunicate regularly with Regional Managing Principals, Office Directors, and Hiring Managers in a clear and succinct mannerOversight and accountability for the data management of the applicant processRepresent Gensler as a Brand Ambassador through both internal and external relationships

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in agency and/or corporate talent acquisitionExperience recruiting for a creative firm (architecture, interior design, branding agency, etc.) or professional services and/or consulting industryExpertise with the executive search process as well as high volume staffingRespect for our Inclusion initiatives and the expertise of collaborating with our Inclusion teams for targeted recruitment strategiesProfessional services business manner with the demonstrated ability to organize and execute time management prioritiesOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced interview and selection skillsExperience in market mapping and talent searches.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriatelyExcellent organizational skillsExperience using an ATS, Workday preferredTeam player with the ability to establish collaborative working relationshipsKnowledge of recruitment best practices, particularly relating to candidate experience & employer brandAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, handle deadlines and frequent interruptionsFamiliar with EEO reporting and auditingFamiliar with Visas and the PERM process a plusProficient in the use of current and trend setting technology

**The base salary will be estimated between $115,000 - $140,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. 

 

Life at Gensler 

 

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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests. 

We encourage our employees 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, employee stock ownership and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. 

 

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.   We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.