Head of Talent Acquisition

Spec Building Materials•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Spec Building Materials Corporation, a premier wholesale distributor of building materials since 1974, is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition based out of our Kansas City, KS office. As an industry leader for over five decades, our continued success relies on finding, hiring, and retaining top-tier talent. This leadership role is charged with identifying our current hiring needs, collaborating directly with our Regional Managers, and developing a deep talent bench to secure the future growth of our company. The Head of Talent Acquisition will be a seasoned professional who can clearly demonstrate a successful track record of recruiting and identifying top talent in the building materials, distribution, or logistics industries. This position reports directly to the VP of Operations and balances hands-on full-cycle recruitment for critical roles with the strategic oversight of company-wide hiring practices, recruitment metrics, and employer brand alignment.

Requirements

Proven, seasoned experience in recruiting, with a preferred track record within the building materials, industrial distribution, wholesale supply, or related high-volume sector.
Demonstrated proficiency in using both cold and warm calling techniques to build relationships and secure top talent.
Advanced familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), modern sourcing tools, and social media platforms for recruitment purposes.
Strong analytical skills to interpret recruitment data, identify hiring bottlenecks, and build data-driven hiring strategies.
Professional and courteous communication skills, both over the phone and in person, with the ability to influence leadership.
Maintains an exemplary public image, including on personal social media platforms, to positively reflect the corporation.
Exceptional interpersonal abilities, particularly in networking, building professional relationships, and partnering with internal regional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Report directly to the VP of Operations to align recruitment strategies with company growth, capacity planning, and regional operational goals.
Collaborate closely with Regional Managers to understand local market challenges and anticipate regional staffing needs.
Develop a robust talent bench across all territories to secure the future growth and scalability of the corporation.
Track recruitment metrics and analyze data for strategic talent planning, forecasting, and process optimization.
Design and execute comprehensive job announcements detailing specific experience, education, and skills.
Train and guide hiring managers on modern interview techniques, compliance, and positive candidate experiences.
Source and attract qualified candidates using advanced methods, including databases, online job boards, and industry-specific networking.
Utilize cold and warm calling techniques to proactively hunt passive talent and executive leadership within the building materials space.
Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with colleges, trade schools, and local organizations.
Represent the company at job fairs, industry trade shows, and high-level networking events.
Engage with potential applicants via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions to champion the Spec Building Materials brand.
Review resumes and conduct deep-dive interviews to assess suitability for corporate, sales, and distribution roles.
Utilize behavioral interviewing techniques to evaluate candidate competency, culture fit, and long-term potential.
Conduct thorough investigations into referrals, professional references, and social media profiles to gain a comprehensive understanding of applicants.