Job Description

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We\xe2\x80\x99re not just designers. We\xe2\x80\x99re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there\xe2\x80\x99s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines\xe2\x80\x94from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients\' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we\xe2\x80\x99re refreshing a retailer\xe2\x80\x99s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

As the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030.

Your Role

A key and critical role within the Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) Regional HR team, the Regional Talent Acquisition Leader in Gensler will create and deliver the talent acquisition strategy by partnering with the Regional Managing Principal and Office Leaders across the region. Whilst reporting to the Regional HR Director, the role will be fully integrated as part of the global talent acquisition team, working closely with the Global Talent Acquisition Director for firmwide alignment. The success of this role will be collaborating with the Business Leaders and local HR leads (covering India, Japan, Singapore, UAE, KSA, Australia and Thailand) to understand and translate the critical needs for business growth through attracting and hiring the best talent in the market and the contribution towards candidates\xe2\x80\x99 s experience.

What You Will Do

This is a critical role in supporting the business by strengthening the Gensler brand in the talent market across the region and attracting top talent from the industry and creating the best candidate and employee experience through our People First Philosophy. Key responsibilities will involve the following.

• Create and lead a talent acquisition strategy for APME.
• Conduct local talent mapping, industry talent trends, targeted selection to support critical or strategic hiring needs for any practice area; seek new ways to attract passive candidates.
• Conduct direct searches and build a strong network of senior level talent pool.
• Manage search firm contracts to align with Firmwide and strengthen the partnership for critical hires and our external branding.
• Work closely with local HR leads to ensure local hiring is aligned with Firmwide and regional practices. Support local HR leads to drive our employer value proposition across each market.
• Lead or co-lead talent acquisition related projects and initiatives.
• Participate and integrate into the firm\xe2\x80\x99s Talent Acquisition community.
• Fully optimize the use of Workday to enable proactive hiring, talent pipeline management and candidate data management and to ensure a consistent approach across the region.
• Apply the People First Philosophy in all talent acquisition practices and approaches.
• Engage with external providers and partners such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor in raising our profile, create a competitive edge, build external networks.
• Standardize recruitment process and approaches across the region for internal efficiency whilst creating the best candidate experience.
• Track and monitor recruitment and DEI metrics to measure success of hiring, source of hiring etc.
• Collaborate with the Talent Development team to co-create and co-facilitate TA related learning activities.
• Coordinate and manage internal transfers, implementing and advising on best practices and supporting our team members and leaders throughout the process.
• Lead or co-lead ad hoc TA initiatives as need to grow the region and our leaders.
• Support Gensler sustainability goals. Especially on topics relevant to your day-to-day duties.
• Engage and collaborate with the larger team on sustainability efforts and initiatives.
• Research and implement ways to optimize our internal workflow environmental impact.

Your Qualifications

• Degree educated with HR related certification is ideal.
• Experience in talent acquisition business partnering /consulting, coupled with strong relationship management skills.
• Experience in working across multiple countries and culturally sensitive.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• \xe2\x80\x98In-house\xe2\x80\x99 or \xe2\x80\x98corporate\xe2\x80\x99 recruiting experience in professional services and/or consulting type industry is ideal.
• Proven track record in conducting and managing confidential and senior hires;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure, working on tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Strong communicator both verbal and written.
• Advanced interview and selection skills.
• Experience in market mapping and talent searches.
• Experience in dealing with complex Talent Acquisitions processes /systems e.g., Workday.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, particularly relating to candidate experience & employer brand.
• Basic understanding of sustainable design and operations is preferred.

Life at Gensler

Gensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East is committed to through our Five Strategies. In partnership with our clients, we strive to create a just and equitable future for our communities and our colleagues. We celebrate our diversity and are focused on creating an inclusive workplace environment for all.

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to \xe2\x80\x9cWell-being Week,\xe2\x80\x9d our offices reflect our people\xe2\x80\x99s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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