Director, Talent Acquisition

DuraServ Corp•Carrollton, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Talent Acquisition leads and implements the company’s talent acquisition and recruiting strategy. The role directs and develops processes to attract talent, maintain a quality pipeline, and fill open positions through active and passive sourcing. As Management’s primary subject matter expert, the Director leads a team focused on full-cycle talent acquisition and partners with stakeholders to identify workforce needs and develop sourcing strategies that support growth and attract qualified, diverse candidates. The Director also represents the organization as an employer brand ambassador, promotes a positive candidate experience, and ensures compliance with employment laws while delivering measurable results. The position supervises a Talent Acquisition Team and works in a headquarters office environment. Limited business travel is required for college recruitment programs and acquisition integration. The job description notes that duties may change or be added and that reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Seven or more years of combined human resources and talent acquisition experience with education is desirable.
Experience with HCM technology platforms, especially applicant tracking systems and other talent acquisition software solutions.
Knowledge of talent management, total rewards, inclusion and diversity, employment practices, labor law, and HR technology platforms.
Knowledge of practices that support attraction and retention, well-being, belonging, and community in the workplace.
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Understanding of recruitment practices, third-party vendors and agencies, and recruitment workflows through an applicant tracking system.
Skill in providing responsive, high-quality customer service, particularly to executives and senior leaders.
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and successfully.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and understanding of how to enable AI for workflow efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with HCM technology platforms, particularly applicant tracking systems and talent acquisition software solutions.

Responsibilities

Direct, plan, and develop talent acquisition strategies, processes, and action plans for full-cycle recruiting, including new team member onboarding.
Build and maintain a quality talent pipeline and fill open positions by sourcing active and passive candidates.
Lead and coach the Talent Acquisition team in executing the company’s talent management strategy and addressing current and future talent needs.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify workforce needs and resolve staffing challenges.
Ensure candidate pipelines meet workforce needs, recommend qualified candidates, and develop recruiting processes that support business growth.
Build relationships with candidates, vendors, recruitment agencies, colleges, trade schools, other educational institutions, and associations.
Lead college and trade school recruitment programs, including relationships with career services teams and faculty, recruitment events, and candidate pipeline development.
Monitor the return on investment and expenses of third-party recruitment solutions.
Position the organization as a preferred employer; use diverse communication channels to attract talent, communicate the company’s story, and promote a positive candidate experience.
Motivate Talent Acquisition team members and ensure accountability for individual and company performance goals.
Use HR analytics dashboards and reports to provide management with predictive insights and KPIs related to talent acquisition and people metrics, identify trends or concerns, and recommend solutions.
Use technology and support HR digital solutions.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend best practices and review relevant policies and practices.
Ensure sourcing and talent acquisition activities align with organizational policies and standards, and stay current on talent acquisition practices and employment law changes.
Assess external labor market conditions, including conditions in major North American cities affecting recruitment for professional, sales, and technical roles.
Develop effective, economical, and appropriate recruitment sources, channels, and methods.
Understand key company roles and articulate the Team Member Persona to identify qualified, diverse candidates.
Lead the integration of acquired businesses into talent acquisition processes, partnering with HR and business leaders to assess hiring needs, align workflows and applicant tracking practices, communicate expectations, and maintain recruiting continuity.