Sr. Manager Enablement

Patterson UTI Energy Inc•Houston, TX

46d

About The Position

As the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (TA) Enablement, you will play a key role in aligning the Talent Acquisition recruiting marketing, policies, processes, programs, systems / tools, training, and reporting / data / analytics under one team that will enable the TA Delivery teams to execute as a best-in-class team enabling Recruiters & Sourcers to deliver best-in-class results. You will create and lead a team responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing recruitment workflows and processes, driving operational excellence, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. Additionally, you will help shape the TA strategy through innovative solutions and strong cross-functional partnerships. Reporting to the Global VP of Talent Acquisition, this role will partner across Human Resources (HR), business units, and external providers to ensure excellence in all hiring and sourcing enterprise-wide outcomes and candidate / stakeholder / recruiter experiences.

Requirements

Expertise in full lifecycle recruiting, high-volume hiring, and passive talent attraction and engagement.
Strong command of recruiting analytics and data-driven decision making.
Experience optimizing enterprise ATS platforms (Oracle Recruiting Cloud preferred)
Demonstrated ability to contribute to and / or lead organizational change and influence at the senior leadership level.
Strategic thinker that possesses professional qualities that instill confidence and trust at all levels in the organization.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws and best practices for compliance.
Exceptional knowledge of best practices for sourcing, selection, and hiring and the ability to share knowledge and develop team members.
Ability to maintain Company and employee confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive employee information and protect Company proprietary information in an appropriate manner,
Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to provide a continuous improvement mindset to focus on identifying challenges and opportunities and providing creative solutions.
Ability and experience in successfully leading multiple strategic projects simultaneously.
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and adapt to changing priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues to a range of audiences (including experience with memo writing and creating presentations).
Strong group process and facilitation skills, capable of leading collaborative sessions effectively.
Strategic Thinking & Vision
Organizational Agility
Talent Development & Team Leadership
Business & Financial Acumen
Executive Communication
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
Operational Excellence
Domestic & Global TA Leadership Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field of study.
8+ years of experience in TA project / program / change management.
4+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including full lifecycle recruiting and supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS HR, or similar).
Experience recruiting operations experience in skilled trades within the Oil & Gas industry providing contract drilling or pressure pumping services.
Experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) applicant tracking system.
Recruiting operations support for positions that include field and rig-based roles, technicians, mechanics, trucking, engineering, office/professional, HSE and other related positions.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring engagement, alignment, and readiness to meet business goals. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement within the team.
Marketing our Brand: In partnership with other cross-functional teams, flush out employee value proposition and create strategic stories and marketing for targeted, niched groups of future talent pipelines.
Transform the Hiring Experience: Continually assess and improve onboarding, candidate experience and recruiting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring a positive recruiter, stakeholder and candidate experience.
Drive Innovation: Strategically identify and implement process efficiencies and automation throughout the recruiting lifecycle. Assess existing processes and help optimize and leverage technology such as AI and tooling to support.
Foster Collaboration: Partner with the HR organization and cross functionally (e.g. Legal, HR Information Systems, Total Rewards) to implement new processes and iterate to continuously improve existing ones.
Empower Data-Driven Decisions: Lead and support monthly reporting of data and insights back to our Annual Operating Plan in concert with Finance and TA.
Shape Global Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with TA managers and leaders to enable, optimize, and standardize processes globally.
Champion Compliance: Drive compliance & internal policy adherence through our candidate & new hire processes.
Evaluate and Enhance: Partner with team on position management tracking and TA tooling assessments
Mentor and Grow: Manage and lead a team while coaching and enabling them to expand their capabilities and prepare for the next career step.
Collaborate on Design Requirements: Partner closely with the HRIS team to understand business needs and translate them into clear, actionable design requirements that drive TA initiatives.
Testing and Implementation: Oversee the testing and troubleshooting of new tools, systems, and processes, ensuring successful implementation and adoption within the TA, HRBP and Hiring Manager populations. Provide support and guidance throughout the implementation process.
TA Project Management: Lead and manage TA projects and programs independently, driving initiatives from concept to execution.
Continuous Improvement and Feedback: Actively participate in post-mortems and retrospectives to assess project outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and drive enhancements in project management processes and methodologies across global TA.
Support for TA Leadership: Provide strategic and operational support for TA Leadership, including the development of key communications and presentations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.