Houston-Galveston Area Council
Who We Are
Houston‑Galveston Area Council (H‑GAC) is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country, serving a diverse region of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We work across city and county lines to tackle issues that impact everyday life—transportation, public safety, disaster recovery, workforce development, environmental protection, and services for older adults. Our work helps make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive. At H‑GAC, your work has purpose, impact, and reach.
Vision The Lead Recruiter plays a pivotal role in shaping how H‑GAC attracts, engages, and builds talent for today, and for the future. This position goes beyond managing requisitions; it is about advancing a thoughtful, proactive, and people‑centered talent acquisition function that supports H‑GAC’s mission, culture, and long‑term workforce needs. In this role, you will take ownership of full‑cycle recruitment while also serving as a strategic partner to departments across the organization. You will help strengthen recruiting practices, introduce and implement best‑in‑class talent acquisition strategies, and continuously improve how we identify, assess, and hire talent.
A key part of this vision is building sustainable talent pipelines. You will partner with departments to anticipate future staffing needs, cultivate relationships with universities, professional associations, and community organizations, and design programs—such as internships and early‑career pathways—that develop strong candidate pools over time. Through these efforts, you will help H‑GAC move from reactive hiring to a more strategic, forward‑looking approach to workforce planning.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who enjoys influencing how recruiting is done, values collaboration and trust with hiring managers, and is energized by improving systems, processes, and candidate experiences. Your work will directly impact H‑GAC’s ability to attract exceptional people who are motivated to serve the region and make a meaningful difference.
What You Will Be Doing
Lead the full‑cycle recruitment process for assigned positions
Serve as the primary recruitment partner to hiring managers
Guide hiring managers through screening, interviewing, and selection
Source and engage candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, and professional networks
Strengthen and promote H‑GAC’s employer brand
Track and manage candidate pipelines and recruiting activity in the ATS
Act as the agency’s LinkedIn expert, engaging both active and passive talent
Represent H‑GAC at job fairs, university events, and networking opportunities
Build relationships with schools, community organizations, and professional groups
Design and manage a comprehensive internship program
Partner with departments to identify internship needs and talent pipeline opportunities
Support immigration‑related processes in partnership with HR leadership
Prepare candidate offer packages aligned with compensation guidelines
Collaborate with the recruiting team on process improvements and new strategies
Track recruiting metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
Maintain accurate data in the ATS and HR systems
Support additional HR initiatives and special projects as needed
Experience
5 years of experience in recruitment or job‑related duties within local government, nonprofit organizations, schools, or similar environments
Hands‑on experience managing full‑cycle recruitment
Experience sourcing talent through LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms
Experience working with hiring managers and cross‑functional teams
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field
Thirteen (13) years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Preferred
Experience using systems such as Taleo, SAGE, Asana, HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and OneDrive
Requirements
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional hybrid work environment
Ability to work either a 9/80 schedule (every other Monday off) or a standard Monday–Friday schedule
Successful completion of a background check and other applicable pre‑employment requirements
Benefits & Perks Highlights
Health, Dental, Vision
401k with 7% Employer Contribution & 3% Employee
Free basic life and AD&D employee insurance
Paid Time Off, including Sick time
12 paid Holidays
Flexible work Schedule including Hybrid work
Limited Education assistance
All employees of H‑GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
H‑GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.
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Vision The Lead Recruiter plays a pivotal role in shaping how H‑GAC attracts, engages, and builds talent for today, and for the future. This position goes beyond managing requisitions; it is about advancing a thoughtful, proactive, and people‑centered talent acquisition function that supports H‑GAC’s mission, culture, and long‑term workforce needs. In this role, you will take ownership of full‑cycle recruitment while also serving as a strategic partner to departments across the organization. You will help strengthen recruiting practices, introduce and implement best‑in‑class talent acquisition strategies, and continuously improve how we identify, assess, and hire talent.
A key part of this vision is building sustainable talent pipelines. You will partner with departments to anticipate future staffing needs, cultivate relationships with universities, professional associations, and community organizations, and design programs—such as internships and early‑career pathways—that develop strong candidate pools over time. Through these efforts, you will help H‑GAC move from reactive hiring to a more strategic, forward‑looking approach to workforce planning.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who enjoys influencing how recruiting is done, values collaboration and trust with hiring managers, and is energized by improving systems, processes, and candidate experiences. Your work will directly impact H‑GAC’s ability to attract exceptional people who are motivated to serve the region and make a meaningful difference.
What You Will Be Doing
Lead the full‑cycle recruitment process for assigned positions
Serve as the primary recruitment partner to hiring managers
Guide hiring managers through screening, interviewing, and selection
Source and engage candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, and professional networks
Strengthen and promote H‑GAC’s employer brand
Track and manage candidate pipelines and recruiting activity in the ATS
Act as the agency’s LinkedIn expert, engaging both active and passive talent
Represent H‑GAC at job fairs, university events, and networking opportunities
Build relationships with schools, community organizations, and professional groups
Design and manage a comprehensive internship program
Partner with departments to identify internship needs and talent pipeline opportunities
Support immigration‑related processes in partnership with HR leadership
Prepare candidate offer packages aligned with compensation guidelines
Collaborate with the recruiting team on process improvements and new strategies
Track recruiting metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
Maintain accurate data in the ATS and HR systems
Support additional HR initiatives and special projects as needed
Experience
5 years of experience in recruitment or job‑related duties within local government, nonprofit organizations, schools, or similar environments
Hands‑on experience managing full‑cycle recruitment
Experience sourcing talent through LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms
Experience working with hiring managers and cross‑functional teams
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field
Thirteen (13) years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Preferred
Experience using systems such as Taleo, SAGE, Asana, HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and OneDrive
Requirements
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional hybrid work environment
Ability to work either a 9/80 schedule (every other Monday off) or a standard Monday–Friday schedule
Successful completion of a background check and other applicable pre‑employment requirements
Benefits & Perks Highlights
Health, Dental, Vision
401k with 7% Employer Contribution & 3% Employee
Free basic life and AD&D employee insurance
Paid Time Off, including Sick time
12 paid Holidays
Flexible work Schedule including Hybrid work
Limited Education assistance
All employees of H‑GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
H‑GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.
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