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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Talent Acquisition Director
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. A bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or business is the baseline. Document any advanced credentials, SHRM certifications, or specialized HR technology expertise to strengthen the petition.
Target employers with HR LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find companies that have already filed LCAs for talent acquisition and HR leadership roles. Prior filing history in your occupation code signals that the employer understands the H-1B process and has legal infrastructure in place.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Talent Acquisition Director in the specific metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-3121 before salary discussions so you know the floor and can negotiate above it.
Ask about cap-exempt employer eligibility early
Nonprofit organizations, universities, and government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can be filed outside the annual lottery. Talent acquisition roles at these institutions are genuinely common, so confirm an employer's cap-exempt status before the offer stage.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence file now
Talent acquisition roles face RFEs when USCIS questions whether the job requires a specific degree field. Gather your degree transcripts, job description drafts, and any O*NET occupational profile documentation for HR managers so your employer's attorney can build a stronger I-129 petition.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically if laid off
H-1B holders have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsoring employer. Talent acquisition roles typically have longer hiring cycles, so start your search immediately and prioritize companies with established H-1B programs to meet that window.
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Find Talent Acquisition Director JobsTalent Acquisition Director H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Acquisition Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as human resources, organizational behavior, or business administration. USCIS scrutinizes generalist management titles more than technical ones, so the job description must specify the required degree field rather than just listing HR experience as acceptable.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Large technology companies, professional services firms, financial institutions, and healthcare systems regularly file H-1B LCAs for HR leadership roles because they already run high-volume H-1B programs and have dedicated immigration counsel. You can filter for employers with active filing history in talent acquisition and HR leadership on Migrate Mate rather than applying blindly.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm already in status?
Yes. An H-1B portability transfer lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as you're maintaining valid status and your prior petition was properly approved. The new employer files the transfer petition and covers the associated USCIS fees.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline as a Talent Acquisition Director?
If you need a cap-subject H-1B, registration opens in March and selection happens before April 1, with employment starting no earlier than October 1. This creates a six-month gap between offer acceptance and your start date, so you'll need to negotiate a deferred start or have an employer willing to plan that far ahead.
Is my HR or people operations experience enough to meet the degree requirement, or do I need a specific major?
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. Years of HR experience alone don't substitute for the degree requirement on an H-1B petition. A degree in human resources management, industrial-organizational psychology, or business with an HR concentration is the strongest foundation, though related fields supported by coursework analysis can also qualify.
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