Director, Talent Acquisition

DuraServ•Carrollton, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Talent Acquisition leads and implements the company’s talent acquisition and recruiting strategy. The role develops strategies and processes to attract talent, build and maintain a quality pipeline, and fill open positions by sourcing active and passive candidates. The Director serves as Management’s primary subject matter expert and leads a team focused on full-cycle talent acquisition best practices. In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, the Director identifies current and future workforce needs and develops sourcing strategies that support company growth and the hiring of qualified, diverse candidates. As an employment brand ambassador, the Director positions the organization as a preferred employer and promotes a positive candidate experience. The role requires understanding employment-law compliance and achieving measurable results. The Director supervises the Talent Acquisition Team, leads recruiting programs and processes, uses HR analytics to provide insights and recommend solutions, and supports the integration of acquired businesses into the company’s talent acquisition practices. The position is based in a headquarters office environment, with limited business travel related to college recruitment programs and acquisition integration.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Seven or more years of combined experience in human resources and talent acquisition practices with education is desirable.
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.
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations and core recruitment practices, including third-party vendors and agencies and applicant tracking systems.
Skill in delivering 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.
Previous experience with HCM technology platforms, especially applicant tracking systems and other talent acquisition software solutions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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, source active and passive candidates, and lead and coach the team to execute the company’s talent management strategy.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify workforce needs, resolve staffing challenges, recommend qualified candidates, and develop recruiting processes that support business growth.
Build relationships with candidates, vendors, recruitment agencies, colleges, trade schools, educational institutions, and associations to develop a sustainable candidate pipeline.
Lead college and trade school recruitment programs, including relationships with career services teams and faculty, recruitment events, and candidate pipeline development.
Monitor and manage the return on investment and expenses of third-party recruitment solutions.
Position the organization as a preferred employer through diverse communication channels, promote the company’s story, and support a positive candidate experience.
Lead and motivate Talent Acquisition team members and ensure accountability for individual and company performance goals.
Use HR analytics dashboards and reports to provide predictive insights and KPIs, identify trends or concerns, and recommend actionable solutions; support HR digital solutions.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend best practices; review policies and practices; and keep informed about recruiting trends and regulatory changes.
Assess external labor market conditions, develop effective and economical recruitment sources and methods, and use understanding of key roles and Team Member Personas to identify qualified, diverse candidates.
Lead integration of acquired businesses into talent acquisition processes in partnership with HR and business leaders, aligning hiring needs, recruiting workflows, applicant tracking system practices, expectations, and continuity.