Non-Clinical / Support Services Talent Acquisition

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Manager, Strategy, Analytics & Innovation, reports directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition. The role leads a high-performing recruiting team and develops and executes forward-thinking talent strategies. It combines people leadership with expertise in recruiting technologies, AI-enabled solutions, data analytics, and process optimization. The manager uses technology and data to streamline workflows, improve candidate and hiring manager experiences, and deliver scalable hiring solutions aligned with evolving business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of talent acquisition experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong experience with ATS platforms, recruiting technologies, and AI-enabled tools.
Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive strategy and decision-making.
Experience leading recruiting teams in high-volume and/or specialized hiring environments.
Skills in strategic thinking and execution, data-driven decision-making, technology and AI enablement, process optimization, continuous improvement, innovation, creative problem-solving, leadership, coaching, influence, executive communication, and stakeholder partnership.

Nice To Haves

Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
Advanced analytics and reporting skills, including Excel, dashboards, and Power BI tools.
Experience scaling talent acquisition strategies in a growing or transforming organization.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition Partners to achieve hiring goals, service-level expectations, and quality-of-hire standards.
Establish performance metrics, accountability frameworks, and data-driven goals for recruiting staff.
Foster innovation, continuous improvement, and proactive, candidate-centric recruiting.
Partner with hiring leaders on talent strategy, workforce planning, and hiring priorities.
Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
Identify talent gaps and build scalable hiring plans for current and future workforce needs.
Promote consistency and excellence throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Implement efficient recruiting processes that improve speed and quality.
Lead adoption and optimization of ATS platforms, AI tools, and other recruiting technologies.
Identify ways to automate and streamline workflows and reduce manual effort and cycle times.
Partner with HRIS and IT on system enhancements, integrations, and digital solutions.
Train and enable recruiters and hiring managers on technology, tools, and best practices.
Develop and manage recruiting dashboards and metrics, including time-to-fill, funnel conversion, and source effectiveness.
Translate data into actionable insights to inform strategy and improve performance.
Establish data governance standards for accuracy, consistency, and transparency.
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to influence decisions.
Design sourcing strategies such as pipelining, market mapping, AI-enabled sourcing, and school and community partnerships.
Use labor-market data and competitive intelligence to shape recruiting strategies.
Explore and implement alternative staffing models, including contingent workforce, partnerships, and early-career programs.
Strengthen employer branding and candidate engagement through technology-driven approaches.
Advise business leaders on talent trends, market conditions, and hiring strategies.
Collaborate with HR, Compensation, and Talent Development to align hiring with organizational goals.
Provide hiring managers with a high-touch, consultative, solutions-oriented experience.
Own Director-and-above requisitions as needed for the assigned area of responsibility.
Perform duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid time off available on day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.