Regional Recruiter – Central Region
Location: Houston, TX or San Antonio, TX
Type: Contract with potential for permanent hire
We are working with a growing organization seeking an experienced Regional Recruiter to support hiring across its Central Region. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a proactive recruiter who enjoys building relationships with hiring leaders, sourcing talent, and being closely connected to the business.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-directed, comfortable working independently, and able to build strong relationships with project and field leadership. Experience recruiting for construction, engineering, professional services, or another project-based environment is a plus.
Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer and placement.
Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
Build proactive sourcing strategies, including targeted outreach and diversity recruiting initiatives.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring teams, and regional leadership.
Support and promote employee referral programs throughout the region.
Spend time in offices and at project sites to better understand hiring needs and build relationships with field leadership.
Attend hiring events, networking events, and industry conferences as needed.
Track candidates throughout the recruiting process and ensure accurate documentation and compliance.
Monitor recruiting metrics, applicant flow, and source effectiveness.
Partner with HR on compensation recommendations and offer negotiations.
Provide regular recruiting updates to leadership, including pipeline status and potential challenges.
Contribute to broader recruiting initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.
Qualifications
2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with strong sourcing capabilities.
Strong organizational, communication, follow-up, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to independently manage recruiting priorities with minimal day-to-day oversight.
Experience recruiting across multiple locations or a regional territory is preferred.
Experience conducting candidate assessments and behavioral/competency-based interviews.
Experience using an ATS/CRM and recruiting technology; Workday experience is a plus.
Agency/search firm and corporate recruiting experience is highly preferred.
Construction, engineering, or another project-based recruiting environment is a plus.
Willingness to travel up to approximately 20% throughout the region.
Location & Work Environment
Houston: This role will be based out of a professional office and will also require regular visits to project sites.
San Antonio: There is not currently a dedicated office location, so this person will primarily work remotely and out of project-site trailers.
Projects are located throughout the Houston and San Antonio areas. During the contract period, travel between cities is expected to be limited, although additional regional travel may be required if the position converts to a permanent role.
This is a hands-on recruiting position where you'll spend meaningful time interacting with project leadership and working within active job-site environments. Candidates who are comfortable in a direct, fast-paced, results-oriented environment will be successful.
What We're Looking For The right person will be confident, professional, highly organized, and comfortable communicating with a variety of stakeholders. This is not a role for someone who needs a highly structured day-to-day environment or frequent direction. You should be comfortable taking ownership, moving quickly, and building credibility with business and project leaders.