Director of Recruiting and Sourcing

Patterson-UTI•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Director, Recruiting & Sourcing provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise-wide recruiting and sourcing across Patterson-UTI and its affiliated companies. The role develops and executes recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities, anticipated workforce needs, and organizational growth, with the goal of attracting and securing qualified talent. The Director leads a team responsible for full-cycle recruiting and proactive sourcing across corporate, technical, and field operations. Hiring areas include professional, hourly, and contingent workforce roles, as well as university recruiting and military and trade-school partnerships. The role improves recruiting effectiveness through process optimization, technology enablement, and data-driven decision-making, while improving hiring outcomes and candidate experience. Reporting to the Senior VP HR Operations, the Director serves as a strategic partner to the business, Region HR, and HR leadership. Patterson-UTI Central Support Services, LLC provides centralized functional support to the company's business segments, including Human Resources, Legal, Accounting/Finance, Information Technology, and Marketing and Communications. The company states its commitment to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner experience and full-cycle Talent Acquisition recruiting.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience with large teams of more than 10 employees.
Experience designing recruiting and sourcing strategies in complex, matrixed organizations.
Expertise in full-lifecycle recruiting, high-volume hiring, and passive talent attraction and engagement.
Knowledge of recruiting analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to or lead organizational change and influence senior leaders.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws and compliance best practices.
Knowledge of sourcing, selection, and hiring best practices, with the ability to share knowledge and develop team members.
Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to build, motivate, and influence experienced Talent Acquisition teams to deliver results within tight deadlines.
Continuous-improvement mindset and ability to identify challenges and opportunities and develop creative solutions.
Ability and experience leading multiple strategic projects simultaneously.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive employee information, and protect proprietary company information.
Ability to travel as needed, including occasional extended travel to remote locations and overnight stays.
Strategic thinking, organizational agility, talent development and team leadership, business and financial acumen, executive communication, stakeholder engagement and influence, operational excellence, and accountability and ownership.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree such as an MBA, MS in HR, or similar.
Experience recruiting skilled trades in the Oil & Gas industry for contract drilling or pressure pumping services.
Experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) applicant tracking system.
Recruiting experience for field and rig-based roles, technicians, mechanics, trucking, engineering, office/professional, HSE, and related positions.
Experience in industrial, energy, technology, or manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of the enterprise recruiting and sourcing strategy aligned with business needs.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team for high-volume, contractor, and niche hiring environments.
Define and implement sourcing and selection methodologies, leveraging technology and employer branding.
Own and sponsor recruiting and sourcing initiatives, including partnerships with Region HR, campus recruiting, military outreach, and skilled trades hiring.
Establish and track KPIs and drive continuous improvement in team performance, recruiting processes, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction.
Partner with organizational leaders to identify hiring needs proactively.
Oversee and optimize vendor relationships, contingent labor strategies, and staffing agency partnerships.
Contribute to and lead projects and change initiatives, including ATS adoption, process redesign, and talent-related M&A integration.
Ensure compliance with applicable labor and employment regulations and internal policies.
Promote inclusion and belonging through recruiting practices and partnerships.
Represent Patterson-UTI at industry and community events to build relationships and amplify the employer brand.
Travel as needed to support hiring events and visit company locations, including shops, yards, worksites, drilling rigs, and offices.