Director of Talent ManagementHuman Resources | Full-Time | On-Site | Waxahachie, TX
About the RoleThe Director of Talent Management will create our talent acquisition function from the ground up, assembling a high-performing recruiting team and establishing the SOPs, policies, and processes that allow us to hire at scale while staying fully aligned with U.S. employment law and the regulatory standards of our industry.
If you have led recruiting inside a large, regulated manufacturer and are ready to take that discipline into a fast-moving, high-growth environment where your work will shape the company for years to come, we want to talk with you.
What You9ll Do- Build the Team: Design the talent acquisition operating model and recruit, lead, and develop a team of recruiters, sourcers, coordinators, and TA operations professionals.
- Create the Playbook: Write and implement the Talent Acquisition SOP manual and hiring policies, from requisition approval and job posting standards to structured interviewing, offers, background screening, onboarding handoff, and recordkeeping.
- Own Compliance: Ensure hiring practices align with federal, state, and local employment law, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, FCRA, Form I-9/E-Verify, and pay transparency.
- Plan the Workforce: Partner with leadership and Finance to turn growth plans, program wins, and facility expansions into multi-year hiring plans and scalable recruiting programs.
- Scale Hiring: Lead high-volume hourly and skilled-trades hiring alongside engineering, technical, quality, supply chain, and leadership searches.
- Develop Talent: Launch onboarding, succession planning, internal mobility, and hiring manager training programs that connect recruiting to retention and performance.
- Drive Data and Technology: Select and optimize the ATS and HR technology stack, build recruiting dashboards, and report results to executive leadership.
- Grow the Brand: Develop an employer brand and candidate experience that competes with the largest names in manufacturing.
What You Bring- Bachelor9s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- 10 or more years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 5 or more years leading recruiting teams
- Proven experience building a recruiting function, team, or SOP and process infrastructure
- Recruiting leadership experience in regulated U.S. manufacturing such as aerospace and defense, medical device, automotive, or industrial manufacturing
- Success leading both high-volume hourly hiring and technical and leadership hiring
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law and federal contractor and export control hiring requirements
- Experience implementing ATS and HR technology and managing by data
- Excellent executive communication, influence, and change leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications- Master9s degree and SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
- Talent acquisition leadership experience within a Fortune 500 aerospace and defense, medical device, or automotive manufacturer
- Experience supporting new facility launches, production ramp-ups, or acquisitions
- Experience recruiting cleared talent
BenefitsAmericase offers a competitive total rewards package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; professional development support; and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Work EnvironmentThis is an on-site role based primarily in an office setting, with regular time on the manufacturing floor and travel of up to 25% to company facilities, recruiting events, and industry conferences. Use of required personal protective equipment is mandatory in production areas.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, conducted in accordance with applicable law, and verification of identity and employment eligibility. This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR); where required, applicants must be a U.S. person as defined by applicable regulations or be eligible to obtain any required export authorization.
This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may change based on business needs.
