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Get Access To All JobsRegional Recruiting Director - South Central
- (191855)
At HDR, we believe design has the power to transform communities and improve lives. From architecture and engineering to environmental and water resources, our work shapes the spaces where people live, work, and thrive. We deliver innovative solutions in transportation infrastructure, hyper-scale data centers, power systems, water and healthcare facilities and creating resilient environments for future generations.
As an employee-owned company, our people have a direct stake in our success, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term vision. This ownership mindset drives us to exceed expectations, ensuring every project reflects our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality of life. When you join HDR, you become part of a global network dedicated to making a positive impact on communities worldwide.
Reporting to the North American Director of Recruiting, the primary duties of the Regional Recruiting Director are to lead the recruitment efforts within the South Central (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas). This includes leading a team of recruiters, recruitment results and partnership with regional leadership.
Core competencies:
- Servant leadership
- Business partnership
- Industry knowledge
- Curiosity
- Strategy/Sourcing
More specific duties include:
- Operates a full recruitment desk with dedicated internal customers.
- Supervision and leadership and onboarding of Area, Senior, and Entry-Level recruiters.
- Partnership with the operational and business group leadership within the region to drive talent acquisition strategies and align recruitment resources to business needs.
- Routine in person meetings.
- Monthly check-ins to provide recruitment metrics.
- Consistent prioritization of top roles within the region.
- Recruiter development, training, and mentoring. Serve as daily point of escalation for recruiter questions. Assurance that tools (OMS/JAX, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo) are being maximized, sourcing strategies are being developed and results are obtained. Be an expert and evangelist for usage of the existing and future tools.
- Assess and balance recruiter workloads as needed within region and work with other Regional Recruiting Directors as well as the North American Director of Recruiting to establish and drive a culture of workshare.
- Partner with the business to drive effective university relationships with top universities in their region. This includes identification of university champions to drive the HDR brand with faculty, students, career centers and student organizations.
- Responsible for establishing a team atmosphere among recruitment team. Establishes coverage plans when recruiters are away. Conducts routine regional team catch-up meetings and one on ones with direct reports.
- Involvement with the selection of new recruiters.
- Ensure recruiting metrics, recruiting KPIs and quality assurance within their team are being met. (Time to fill, offers made, acceptance rates)
- Ongoing assessment and recommendations to enhance talent acquisition strategies (technology, staff, structure).
- Champion of diversity recruitment efforts. Partner with other dedicated diversity resources to drive hiring results.
- Conducts presentation to recruiters and hiring managers within their region regarding talent acquisition strategies and tactics. Must have the ability to develop and train on the topic of recruitment/talent.
- Ability to extract, analyze and act on data supporting talent acquisition strategies.
- Partner with HR in their specific region to meaningfully contribute to the entire employee lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive recruitment experience within the Region.
- Previous experience leading recruiters either as a supervisor or mentor.
- Expert level knowledge of recruitment technologies and strategies.
- Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written and presentation).
- Proven ability to partner with senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- AEC Industry experience.
- Resides or willing to relocate to the defined Region.
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:
United States-Texas-Austin
Other Locations:
United States-Texas-Dallas
United States-Texas-Houston
United States-Texas-San Antonio
Industry:
HR
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Marketing and Admin
Job Posting:
Mar 18, 2026
Regional Recruiting Director - South Central
- (191855)
At HDR, we believe design has the power to transform communities and improve lives. From architecture and engineering to environmental and water resources, our work shapes the spaces where people live, work, and thrive. We deliver innovative solutions in transportation infrastructure, hyper-scale data centers, power systems, water and healthcare facilities and creating resilient environments for future generations.
As an employee-owned company, our people have a direct stake in our success, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term vision. This ownership mindset drives us to exceed expectations, ensuring every project reflects our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality of life. When you join HDR, you become part of a global network dedicated to making a positive impact on communities worldwide.
Reporting to the North American Director of Recruiting, the primary duties of the Regional Recruiting Director are to lead the recruitment efforts within the South Central (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas). This includes leading a team of recruiters, recruitment results and partnership with regional leadership.
Core competencies:
- Servant leadership
- Business partnership
- Industry knowledge
- Curiosity
- Strategy/Sourcing
More specific duties include:
- Operates a full recruitment desk with dedicated internal customers.
- Supervision and leadership and onboarding of Area, Senior, and Entry-Level recruiters.
- Partnership with the operational and business group leadership within the region to drive talent acquisition strategies and align recruitment resources to business needs.
- Routine in person meetings.
- Monthly check-ins to provide recruitment metrics.
- Consistent prioritization of top roles within the region.
- Recruiter development, training, and mentoring. Serve as daily point of escalation for recruiter questions. Assurance that tools (OMS/JAX, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo) are being maximized, sourcing strategies are being developed and results are obtained. Be an expert and evangelist for usage of the existing and future tools.
- Assess and balance recruiter workloads as needed within region and work with other Regional Recruiting Directors as well as the North American Director of Recruiting to establish and drive a culture of workshare.
- Partner with the business to drive effective university relationships with top universities in their region. This includes identification of university champions to drive the HDR brand with faculty, students, career centers and student organizations.
- Responsible for establishing a team atmosphere among recruitment team. Establishes coverage plans when recruiters are away. Conducts routine regional team catch-up meetings and one on ones with direct reports.
- Involvement with the selection of new recruiters.
- Ensure recruiting metrics, recruiting KPIs and quality assurance within their team are being met. (Time to fill, offers made, acceptance rates)
- Ongoing assessment and recommendations to enhance talent acquisition strategies (technology, staff, structure).
- Champion of diversity recruitment efforts. Partner with other dedicated diversity resources to drive hiring results.
- Conducts presentation to recruiters and hiring managers within their region regarding talent acquisition strategies and tactics. Must have the ability to develop and train on the topic of recruitment/talent.
- Ability to extract, analyze and act on data supporting talent acquisition strategies.
- Partner with HR in their specific region to meaningfully contribute to the entire employee lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive recruitment experience within the Region.
- Previous experience leading recruiters either as a supervisor or mentor.
- Expert level knowledge of recruitment technologies and strategies.
- Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written and presentation).
- Proven ability to partner with senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- AEC Industry experience.
- Resides or willing to relocate to the defined Region.
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:
United States-Texas-Austin
Other Locations:
United States-Texas-Dallas
United States-Texas-Houston
United States-Texas-San Antonio
Industry:
HR
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Marketing and Admin
Job Posting:
Mar 18, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Talent Acquisition Director
Document your specialized TA competencies now
Before PERM filing begins, compile evidence of advanced competencies: workforce planning frameworks you've built, ATS implementations you've owned, and diversity sourcing programs you've led. PERM job descriptions must match your actual background precisely.
Verify your role meets EB-2 degree requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent in a directly related field. A bachelor's plus five years of progressive talent acquisition leadership generally satisfies USCIS equivalency standards, but get your credentials evaluated before targeting EB-2-designated roles.
Target employers with large in-house HR structures
Companies with dedicated immigration HR teams and global mobility functions sponsor Talent Acquisition Directors far more consistently than those outsourcing people ops. Look for organizations listing both a head of TA and a global mobility manager on their leadership pages.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Talent Acquisition Director openings by green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers with documented PERM filings for senior HR roles, so you're applying where sponsorship is already an established practice, not a new negotiation.
Check prevailing wage tier before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your occupation code and target metro area before your offer conversation. PERM requires the offered wage to meet or exceed that threshold, so knowing the floor protects you during salary negotiation.
Clarify PERM timing expectations in final-round interviews
Ask directly whether the employer has outside immigration counsel and what their typical PERM-to-approval timeline looks like. DOL processing currently runs many months at the analyst review stage, and knowing whether the employer has active cases signals real sponsorship infrastructure.
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Find Talent Acquisition Director JobsTalent Acquisition Director Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Acquisition Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the role is defined. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or its equivalent in human resources, organizational development, or a related field. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree plus the relevant experience. Employers typically classify Talent Acquisition Director positions under EB-2 when the job duties include strategic workforce planning and the posting requires an advanced degree.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status renewed every three years, subject to an annual lottery for cap-subject employers, and it grants no path to permanence on its own. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads directly to lawful permanent residency through a three-stage process: DOL labor certification, I-140 immigrant petition, and adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 level, though per-country backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries like India and China.
What does the PERM process actually require from a Talent Acquisition Director candidate?
Your role is smaller than the employer's during PERM. The employer must advertise the position through DOL-mandated recruitment steps, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL. Your main obligation is ensuring your credentials match the minimum requirements listed in the PERM job description exactly. Discrepancies between your actual qualifications and the posted requirements can invalidate the application at the I-140 stage.
How can I find Talent Acquisition Director jobs where green card sponsorship is already confirmed?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for employers with a documented history of filing PERM labor certifications for senior HR and talent acquisition roles. Filtering by sponsorship history is more reliable than asking employers directly during early recruiting conversations, since many HR teams say they sponsor generally without distinguishing PERM from H-1B or temporary work authorization.
Can a Talent Acquisition Director self-petition for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver?
A National Interest Waiver allows EB-2-eligible candidates to bypass the PERM requirement and self-petition without an employer sponsor, but it requires demonstrating that your work has substantial merit and national importance. For Talent Acquisition Directors, this is a high bar because the role is employer-facing rather than broadly benefiting a field or the public. Most candidates in this profession pursue employer-sponsored PERM rather than the NIW route.
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