Dir Talent Acquisition

Baylor Genetics•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead the development and execution of strategic talent acquisition plans while overseeing the recruitment, retention, and development of talented individuals. This role demands a proactive and innovative approach in planning and implementing a robust Talent Acquisition strategy. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business administration, or a relevant field (Master’s degree preferred). Experience: 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or similar HR roles. Experience in a high-growth, life sciences, biotech, or healthcare setting strongly preferred. Proficiency in full-cycle recruiting and employer branding techniques. Familiarity with diverse selection methods and experience in posting jobs on social media and job boards. Hands-on experience with HRIS, ATS, Sourcing, and Recruitment Marketing tools. UKG/UtiliPro experience strongly preferred. Strong leadership skills, critical thinking ability, and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills. Sound knowledge of Human Resources law and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for occasional weekends/evenings and travel, particularly during intensive recruitment periods or to meet deadlines.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or similar HR roles.
Experience in a high-growth, life sciences, biotech, or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
Proficiency in full-cycle recruiting and employer branding techniques.
Familiarity with diverse selection methods and experience in posting jobs on social media and job boards.
Hands-on experience with HRIS, ATS, Sourcing, and Recruitment Marketing tools. UKG/UtiliPro experience strongly preferred.
Strong leadership skills, critical thinking ability, and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.
Sound knowledge of Human Resources law and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility for occasional weekends/evenings and travel, particularly during intensive recruitment periods or to meet deadlines.
Ability to align recruiting strategies with business goals and proactively forecast hiring needs across departments.
Proven capability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing recruitment teams while driving accountability and results.
Mastery of end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, assessment, and onboarding.
Strong skills in employer branding, social recruiting, and creating compelling candidate experiences that enhance the organization’s reputation.
Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms (UKG/Ultipro strongly preferred), with an emphasis on data accuracy and process efficiency.
Ability to define, track, and report on recruiting KPIs to inform continuous improvement and decision-making.
Focus on creating engaging, equitable, and streamlined recruitment experiences from initial outreach through hire.
Knowledge of employment law and best practices in compliant hiring procedures.
Skilled in building relationships and collaborating with hiring managers, senior leadership, and external vendors to meet hiring goals.
Ability to identify inefficiencies, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement scalable solutions in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in a high-growth, life sciences, biotech, or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with HRIS, ATS, Sourcing, and Recruitment Marketing tools. UKG/UtiliPro experience strongly preferred.
Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms (UKG/Ultipro strongly preferred), with an emphasis on data accuracy and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

Investigate and assess employee needs, aligning talent acquisition plans with organizational goals.
Develop and execute sustainable talent acquisition and retention strategies in line with company objectives.
Design and implement employer branding activities, fostering a positive image and encouraging employee advocacy.
Plan and execute employee referral programs, enhancing the recruitment pipeline.
Utilize HRIS and Recruitment Marketing tools for effective talent sourcing and acquisition.
Source and evaluate candidates for open positions, conducting interviews, screening calls, and administering tests as necessary.
Analyze hiring needs and provide accurate employee hiring forecasts.
Review employment applications and background check reports, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency.
Conduct candidate and employee satisfaction evaluations and workshops to improve processes.
Plan and implement procedures for enhancing the candidate experience and suggesting measures for employee retention.
Lead, supervise, and manage the recruiting team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Employ various sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles and participate in career fairs and similar events.
Determine and create HR and recruiting KPIs, preparing and presenting comprehensive reports.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program.