Your Role

Gensler is looking for an exceptional Executive Recruiter that can effectively manage full cycle recruiting for senior, strategic leaders, and subject matter expert positions at our firm. As a member of the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, you will support the business in attracting the best talent to the firm. You will work closely with the Global Director of Talent Acquisition, our Executive and Regional Leadership team, and successful collaboration with the region’s Talent Acquisition Leader. Prioritized time will be spent researching, sourcing candidates, and building SME talent pipelines.

What You Will Do

Proactively source and recruit senior level candidates for critical leadership roles globally
Network and engage with employees, professional organizations, social media (for example LinkedIn), and other proactive channels
Influence interest from key prospects to consider opportunities at Gensler through relationship building
Manage confidential and critical role in close partnership with local Talent Acquisition and Executive stakeholders, demonstrating discretion, market awareness, and strong commitment to candidate experience
Manage full cycle talent acquisition and advise on talent acquisition strategies for key leadership roles
Deep passion, understanding, and long-standing commitment to inclusive hiring practices
Source, recruit, and provide an “exceptional candidate experience” for all prospective candidates
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
Partner with Executive Leaders to understand talent requirements as well as formulating and delivering appropriate sourcing search strategies based on these requirements
Act as “trusted advisor” to senior leadership by providing strategic direction and consultation to acquire the necessary talent
Continuously build talent pipelines to meet current and future needs
Drive overall talent acquisition strategy to meet the needs of each strategic search
Manage Workday/Avature and all of its functions, from opening a role, dispositioning candidates, to closing a role
Be familiar with offer package preparation and negotiation
Potentially extend verbal offers to final candidates
Develop innovative and effective candidate engagement strategies to build networks of engaged candidates via active sourcing and employer branding activities externally and internally
Assist in EEO, OFCCP and ATS Audits

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field
15+ years of experience in full cycle recruiting. Experience in the architecture/design or professional services industries is a plus
Experience using an Applicant Tracking System and Candidate Relationship Management System. Workday and Avature highly preferred
Experience sourcing candidates and using your network of contacts in the industry
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders
Ability to multi-task and perform in fast paced environment
Foundational understanding of human resources and talent acquisition

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being 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 and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

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.

Executive Talent Acquisition Leader