Director of Talent Acquisition

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas•Austin, TX

41d

About The Position

Do you thrive on building bold talent strategies that shape the future of an organization and its workforce? Goodwill Central Texas is looking for a visionary Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our enterprise TA function and ensure we attract the people who power our mission and impact. In this high-visibility role, you'll drive a forward-thinking, data-informed talent acquisition strategy that supports organizational growth, strengthens our employer brand, and ensures we consistently hire diverse, highly qualified talent-from frontline team members to senior leaders.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including leadership or management experience.
Proven success in full-cycle and leadership recruitment, employer branding, and digital talent attraction.
Deep knowledge of workforce planning, talent pipelines, and DEI-centered hiring practices.
Expertise in sourcing strategies, digital channels, and emerging HR tech.
Strong capability with ATS systems, recruiting analytics, and KPI dashboard development.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder partnership skills.
Ability to travel across Goodwill's worksites as needed.
Valid Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Build and champion a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with our mission, values, and long-term workforce needs.
Partner with senior leaders to forecast hiring trends and develop proactive staffing models for leadership roles, hard-to-fill positions, and high-volume retail hiring.
Design workforce plans that anticipate growth, reflect labor market realities, and advance our community impact.
Serve as the strategic advisor for all leadership and high-impact roles.
Create consistent, elevated recruitment processes-including sourcing strategies, competency assessments, and structured interviews-focused on quality, fit, and long-term success.
Own and evolve our digital talent ecosystem: career site, social channels, job boards, community partnerships, and emerging tech.
Build a compelling employer brand strategy that amplifies our mission and strengthens engagement across all talent pipelines.
Identify and implement digital tools and automation that elevate recruiter efficiency and candidate experience.
Lead operational best practices for full-cycle recruitment across the enterprise.
Oversee the ATS and optimize it for analytics, compliance, workflow efficiency, and a seamless candidate journey.
Maintain clear SOPs, process documentation, and training resources.
Evaluate vendor partnerships and tools to ensure performance and ROI.
Develop a data-driven TA dashboard to track KPIs, hiring funnel health, DEI outcomes, and marketplace trends.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to business leaders and the People & Culture team.
Use analytics to streamline processes, reduce time-to-fill, and improve early-tenure retention.
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
Equip recruiters with training on tools, sourcing best practices, and organizational processes.
Promote an inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages innovation and accountability.
Ensure a best-in-class experience from first touchpoint to onboarding.
Partner cross-functionally to create a smooth, values-driven transition from candidate to new team member.