Director of Talent Summary: About the Position The Director of Talent role will have two core responsibilities: 1) lead all talent and recruiting efforts; and 2) drive the effort to modernize and transform our internal talent management culture.
This position reports to the VP, Human Resources and will be expected to regularly interact with the entire executive and leadership team.
Our ideal candidate is a high-energy, up-beat, and magnetic personality with a demonstrated history of recruiting for mid and senior level positions in a corporate context. This role requires someone with a high EQ who can effortlessly adapt their communication styles and methods as necessary across every level of the organization. We envision this role materially contributing to our goal of developing a stable balance between a high-performance organization and an engaged, fulfilled workforce through proactive talent management.
Local DFW candidates strongly preferred. This is an on-site (non-remote) position based at our Plano, TX headquarters location.
- Develop and lead the company's talent recruiting and hiring efforts, working collaboratively with hiring managers and executives to source and retain talent;
- Develop and assist the leadership team in developing a talent management strategy that reflects our organization's goals;
- Constantly monitor and assess the culture and morale of the organization and its workforce, and work with the leadership team to constantly improve and adapt as necessary;
- Develop and lead the company's employee engagement efforts on an ongoing basis;
- Assist the leadership team and other managers in developing prudent and competitive compensation strategies;
- Work with the company and its hiring managers in developing and refining job roles as necessary;
- Optimize onboarding and off boarding processes as necessary
- Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices on an going basis as they relate to talent acquisition and management;
- Manage and oversee external consultants and vendors as necessary relating to talent acquisition and talent management activities;
- Work with management to develop and implement appropriate strategies regarding employee relations, disciplinary action, operations, and performance issues and opportunities;
- Ensure the hiring and termination processes are compliant with all laws and regulations;
- Oversee various special and occasional talent development efforts such as university recruiting, internship programs, and others;
- Constantly identify areas of opportunity to improve and develop a culture of teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and creativity across the organization;
- Develop strong coaching relationships with managers across the organization.
Qualifications {Education, Computer Skills, Certifications, Etc.):
- 5-10 years of current experience in a corporate recruiting or similar role;
- Demonstrated ability to creatively source and recruit unique talent in competitive labor markets, including the ability to proactively headhunt candidates;
- Above-average knowledge of the use of both traditional and emerging media platforms to identify and source potential candidates;
- Demonstrated ability to scout raw talent and potential beyond what may appear on paper;
- Demonstrated working knowledge of major HR topics such as employee relations, employment law, benefits administration, compensation, performance coaching, and corrective counseling;
- Organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and self-sufficient;
- Chronic sense of high-urgency;
- Professional and effective communication abilities across all levels of the organization;
- Strong presence and ability to articulate confidently with senior-level executives and leaders;
- Ability to function highly within a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing demands.
