Head of Talent Acquisition

Spec Building Materials•Kansas City, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spec Building Materials Corporation is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition based out of its Kansas City, KS office. The role is responsible for identifying current hiring needs, partnering with Regional Managers, and building a talent bench to support the company’s future growth. The position reports directly to the VP of Operations and combines hands-on, full-cycle recruiting for critical roles with strategic oversight of company-wide hiring practices, recruitment metrics, and employer brand alignment. The successful candidate will bring seasoned recruiting experience and a record of identifying top talent, preferably in building materials, distribution, logistics, or a related high-volume sector. The role involves developing regional hiring strategies, forecasting staffing needs, optimizing recruitment processes, sourcing passive candidates, evaluating applicants, and helping hiring managers deliver effective and positive interview experiences.

Requirements

Seasoned recruiting experience with a proven record of identifying top talent.
Demonstrated proficiency in cold and warm calling to build relationships and recruit talent.
Advanced familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing tools, and social media platforms for recruiting.
Strong analytical skills to interpret recruitment data, identify hiring bottlenecks, and develop data-driven hiring strategies.
Professional, courteous communication skills in phone and in-person interactions, with the ability to influence leadership.
Ability to maintain an exemplary public image, including on personal social media platforms, that reflects positively on the corporation.
Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, including building professional relationships and partnering with regional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Recruiting experience in building materials, industrial distribution, wholesale supply, logistics, or a related high-volume sector.

Responsibilities

Align recruitment strategies with company growth, capacity planning, and regional operational goals.
Partner with Regional Managers to understand local market challenges and anticipate staffing needs.
Develop a talent bench across all territories to support company growth and scalability.
Track recruitment metrics and analyze data for talent planning, forecasting, and process optimization.
Design and execute job announcements that specify experience, education, and skills.
Train and guide hiring managers on interview techniques, compliance, and candidate experience.
Source candidates through databases, online job boards, and industry-specific networking.
Use cold and warm calling to recruit passive talent and executive leadership in the building materials space.
Build and maintain relationships with colleges, trade schools, and local organizations.
Represent the company at job fairs, industry trade shows, and networking events.
Engage with applicants by phone, email, and in person to represent the company and its brand.
Review resumes and conduct in-depth interviews for corporate, sales, and distribution roles.
Use behavioral interviewing to assess competency, culture fit, and long-term potential.
Investigate referrals, professional references, and social media profiles to assess applicants.