Director, Talent Acquisition

Meriton•Irving, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Talent Acquisition is a player-coach role with a service-minded approach who can drive full-cycle recruitment for key roles while managing a small, high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent acquisition leadership, a data-driven mindset, and a passion for building teams that support best in class work and a great culture. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of our growing organization within Meriton’s Shared Services and across our multi-brand operating companies. The Director, Talent Acquisition, is a leader in our executive recruitment process, managing everything from strategic intake meetings, crafting engaging job adverts, to preparing candidates for their first day, while delivering exceptional experiences for both candidates and hiring managers. You come with high ambition, high energy, tremendous work-ethic, and a desire to be part of a winning team. As a strategic and innovative leader, you are also a critical thinker who is outcome focused and a “driver” who effectively challenges organizational paradigms and has demonstrated ability to effectively lead transformational change.

Requirements

Elevated professionalism which demonstrates tempered emotions, empathy, positive intent, and integrity in all interactions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate and present information one-on-one and in group situations, and outside of the company.
Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations and with problems where only limited information or standardization exists
Open and transparent with a strong work ethic as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be a self-starter, independent, and strong organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines at any given time
Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with colleagues and staff. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural, and spiritual practices
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition (HVAC, Construction, or related industry a plus) with 3+ years in a leadership role that required demonstration of solid professional judgment
Demonstrated success in both hands-on recruiting and team leadership scaling recruitment in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong background in executive recruitment
Previous experience managing high performing teams both locally and remotely while leading by example and serving as a positive mentor and coach
Ability to work in ambiguous situations and pivot as needed to meet the needs of the business and is undaunted by setbacks
Poised to influence and persuade across all levels of the organization, exercising a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy to accomplish objectives and meet internal customer demands with a sense of urgency
Must maintain a social focus, dedicating attention to building and maintaining relationships
Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Must be able to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday.
Must be able to lift 15 – 20 lbs.
Standing for long periods of time (4-5 hours) occasionally
Must be able travel via plane or car to events

Nice To Haves

M&A onboarding for recruitment programs & transitions, preferred

Responsibilities

Implement recruiting best practices to attract and retain top talent, while building a strong employer brand, and managing recruitment resources effectively and efficiently.
Analyze job requirements, conduct market research, and develop unique recruitment initiatives to attract talent.
Develop and execute hiring plans to support company growth and workforce planning.
Ensure recruiting practices align with applicable laws and support a consistent, compliant process.
Lead a team of subject matter experts to navigate through a dynamic transformative agenda that is focused on high quality delivery of committed deliverables.
Track key recruiting metrics, such as time to fill and source effectiveness, to identify areas for improvement and optimize the recruitment process across the Talent Acquisition Team ensuring top performance and accountability while driving results.
Ensure Talent Acquisition systems and digital tools are fit for purpose and facilitate the acceleration of hiring.
Work closely with our C-suite and senior leadership, leveraging data-driven insights to make informed hiring decisions for critical executive roles.
Partner with sales and shared services leaders to understand recruiting needs and deliver tailored strategies for different markets.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to strengthen employer brand and drive candidate interest through events, digital media, and outreach.
Ensure a red-carpet candidate and hiring manager experience by providing clear & regular cadence communication, timely feedback, and a seamless hiring process.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times
Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct