Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in agency and/or corporate talent acquisition
• Experience recruiting for a creative firm (architecture, interior design, branding agency, etc.) or professional services and/or consulting industry
• Expertise with the executive search process as well as high volume staffing
• Respect for our Inclusion initiatives and the expertise of collaborating with our Inclusion teams for targeted recruitment strategies
• Professional services business manner with the demonstrated ability to organize and execute time management priorities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced interview and selection skills
• Experience in market mapping and talent searches
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience using an ATS, Workday preferred
• Team player with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, particularly relating to candidate experience & employer brand
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle deadlines and frequent interruptions
• Familiar with EEO reporting and auditing
• Familiar with Visas and the PERM process a plus
• Proficient in the use of current and trend setting technology

Responsibilities

• Partner with our Regional Senior Leadership and HR team to define and lead talent acquisition strategy for NCR
• Lead 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 levels
• Conduct direct searches and build a strong network of senior level talent pool
• Manage search firm contracts to align with Firmwide and strengthen the partnership for critical hires and our external branding
• Conduct 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 candidates
• Partner with HR Director & Marketing/PR to drive our employer value proposition across each market
• Mentor and develop Talent Acquisition team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and professional growth
• Lead by example in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive talent sourcing within the team
• Standardize recruitment processes and approaches across the region for internal efficiency while creating the best candidate experience
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and procedures, obtaining necessary approvals and utilizing internal talent whenever possible
• Lead or oversee talent acquisition related projects and initiatives
• Participate and integrate into the firm’s Talent Acquisition community
• Track 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 activities
• Advise on competitive research and market trends while offering strategic solutions for recruitment during changing business trend
• Benchmark our talent acquisition practices against industry competitors to identify areas for improvement and innovation
• Lead a collaborative team in developing a pipeline of targeted prospects for Gensler by engaging in relationships with candidates as a trusted advisor
• Communicate regularly with Regional Managing Principals, Office Directors, and Hiring Managers in a clear and succinct manner
• Oversight and accountability for the data management of the applicant process
• Represent Gensler as a Brand Ambassador through both internal and external relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with Visas and the PERM process a plus