Talent Acquisition Director Jobs in Texas

Talent Acquisition Director jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare, energy, and financial services, with openings at every level from newly promoted director through VP-adjacent senior leader. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin anchor the market, where large employers like Dell Technologies, HCA Healthcare, and Chevron maintain substantial recruiting organizations. The most in-demand specialties are executive recruiting, high-volume hourly hiring, and building out diversity and inclusion pipelines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles172+
Top employerIntegrity Marketing
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring37
Work type39% On-site
Top industryEducation

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SHI International
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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SHI International
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
SHI International
Austin, Texas
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$60k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Goodwill San Antonio
Specialist - Talent Acquisition FT
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Goodwill San Antonio
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Specialist - Talent Acquisition FT
Goodwill San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
IT Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$53k - $55k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Therapy and Beyond
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Therapy and Beyond
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Therapy and Beyond
Flower Mound, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Bachelor's degree in business administration
201-500

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BlueSprig
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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BlueSprig
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Talent Acquisition Business Partner
BlueSprig
Houston, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$65k - $75k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Computacenter
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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Computacenter
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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Computacenter
Plano, Texas
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
10,000+

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Talent Acquisition Director Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
41 jobs
Houston
28 jobs
Austin
26 jobs
Irving
11 jobs
Plano
8 jobs
San Antonio
8 jobs
Fort Worth
7 jobs
Frisco
4 jobs
El Paso
3 jobs

Talent Acquisition Director Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Integrity Marketing
Integrity Marketing4 open roles
Exyte
Exyte3 open roles
Southland Industries
Southland Industries3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Medical Devices
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Science & Research
  • Telecommunications

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition director jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive talent acquisition experience including team leadership
  • Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple Texas business units
  • PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP credential strongly preferred by Texas-based enterprise employers
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
  • Experience partnering with Texas executives on workforce planning and headcount strategy

Talent Acquisition Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a talent acquisition director in Texas?

Becoming a talent acquisition director in Texas typically starts with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, followed by progressive recruiting experience. Texas does not require a state-issued license for this role, but credentials like the SHRM-SCP or SPHR through the HR Certification Institute are widely recognized by Texas employers and often preferred. Most directors move up through senior recruiter or HR manager roles at Texas-based companies before stepping into a director title.

How much do talent acquisition directors make in Texas?

Talent acquisition directors in Texas earn a median of about $136,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,200 for the lowest 10% to over $226,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire talent acquisition directors in Texas?

Employers hiring talent acquisition directors in Texas right now include Integrity Marketing, Exyte, and Southland Industries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, technology, and healthcare headquarters means large corporate recruiting organizations are common, and many of those companies backfill or expand director roles on a recurring basis.

Which Texas cities have the most talent acquisition director jobs?

Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most talent acquisition director openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth draws volume from its dense corporate headquarters corridor, Houston from its energy and medical center employers, and Austin from its rapid technology sector growth, while San Antonio and the suburban rings of each major metro generate additional openings tied to healthcare systems and defense contractors.

Are there remote talent acquisition director jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, since talent acquisition work is largely desk-based and collaboration happens through video, ATS platforms, and email. About 61% of talent acquisition director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how naturally the role adapts to distributed work. Strategic leadership duties and executive stakeholder relationships are the parts most commonly performed in person.

How can I get hired as a talent acquisition director in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving up from a senior recruiter or HR business partner role at a large Texas employer, then targeting a director title once you have team leadership experience on your record. Companies like Texas Health Resources, AT&T, and major energy firms in Houston run structured HR rotational or leadership development programs worth applying to early. Earning a SHRM-CP or PHR credential before you apply signals readiness and is a concrete edge in a competitive Texas market.

Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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