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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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
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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Who's Hiring
- Southern Methodist University3
- EPIROC1
- HDR1
- Jobot1
- Lamar University1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education8
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
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 Southern Methodist University, EPIROC, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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?
Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas 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 7% of talent acquisition director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 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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