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Director of talent acquisition requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in director of talent acquisition job postings.
Sample director of talent acquisition requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
  • At least five years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable results
  • Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations
  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and other HR technologies
Sample required director of talent acquisition soft skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

Director of talent acquisition job description example 1

Dallas Area Rapid Transit director of talent acquisition job description

Posting dates: 8/3/2022 - 8/23/2022
All applicants can apply online www.dart.org/hiring

DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
JOB POSTING
(* indicates requisition 6900)

Job Title*:
Director of Talent Acquisition
Pay Grade*:
126 / Salary commensurate with
experience and education
Section*:Human Capital Admin Job Code:5906C Division*:Headquarters FLSA/EEO:Exempt/Official Administrators Department*:Human Resources

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Director of Talent Acquisition and Employee Success will lead in the Human Resources Departments efforts to source the best talent, as well as to maintain effective programs for supporting the employee-life cycle, including attracting, promoting, retaining, training, developing and supporting quality employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the recruitment operations lifecycle from posting through hiring, including development of organizational policies and procedures and using technology to optimize efficiencies and processes.Create strategies, programs, and tools needed to locate, identify, and attract qualified candidates in sufficient numbers to meet Agency growth and objectives.The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the strategic direction of the department and examines hiring trends in anticipation of the agencys response to labor market changes, for example, shortages and surpluses of available labor.Develop and manage dashboards for tracking talent acquisition results, monitoring turnover rates and other key metrics, providing regular reports and updates to leadership.Establishes departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the Agencys strategic goals.Proactively develop and execute multiple outreach channels including social media, networking events, and presentations with community partners to ensure diversity in the candidate pool.Provides leadership in the establishment of the employment brand and develops supporting materials in order to communicate value proposition through the businesss employment advertisements, career sites, job descriptions, and other employment materials.The Director of Talent Acquisition will also collaborate with HR departmental leaders as well as other departmental leaders within the agency in determining the current and future talent requirements of the business and those needs unique to each department.Oversees the staff augmentation process from the RFP process, to working with deparmtent letaders on temporary staffing needs to hiring and onboarding contract employees.Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources or related field.Five (5) years of broad HR experience including talent management and full cycle recruiting to include three (3) years experience supervising a professional staff.Proficiency on PC and knowledgeable of software applications, including proficiency in Trapeze, Lawson, Ripplestone, Tableau, Microsoft Office applications of Word and Excel or other related software applications.Proficiency with workforce analytics regarding reporting of KPls to analyze effectiveness of workforce strategies pertaining to recruitment statistical data, i.e., retention, time to fill positions and other data points to ensure overall metrics are met.Ability to design, develop, and support organization-wide talent management programs.Ability to recruit in multiple discipline areas and levels, including hiring for nonexempt, exempt and leadership positions.Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.Proficiency in all areas of sourcing such as the internet, social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, as well as conducting open houses and virtual job fairs.Ability to work with applicant tracking systems and affirmative action or federal equal employment opportunity plan requirements.Ability to promote equal opportunity as an employer of choice for current and potential workforce.Ability to design, develop and implement the talent review process that is required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of an internal bench of top talent.Ability to create and maintain an environment of equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion and competitive advantage.Ability to focus on continuous improvement to implement best industry practices in the Talent Management discipline.Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Ability to blend people into teams when needed. Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team. Fosters open dialogue. Defines success in terms of the whole team. Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.Ability to marshal resources to get things done; uses resources effectively and efficiently; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; can see hidden problems.Ability to quickly develop technical understanding; is good at learning new industry, company or technical knowledge.Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.Ability to read a situation quickly. Good at focused listening. Can effectively negotiate difficult agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex interpersonal, technical and administrative problems.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to AVP Human Resources *

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

Please apply online at www.dart.org/hiring

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Director of talent acquisition job description example 2

Envestnet director of talent acquisition job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Envestnet is a leading independent provider of technology-enabled, web-based investment solutions and services to financial advisors. We are seeking an innovative professional with drive and passion for creating a truly diverse organization. This role is an opportunity to build and develop a recruitment team in a company with a vision for the future, a belief in hiring the best and a commitment to diversity.
Job Description:

By leading the recruiting team you will ensure the focus and approach is fully engaged with the business to deliver on goals and expectations for organizational growth. In addition, you will ensure that all recruitment processes, policies and practices support the delivery of diverse candidate pools and an inclusive recruiting experience.

You will build support and buy-in by working closely with senior HR and line leadership, to ensure that the business and hiring managers play a full role in identifying, interviewing and hiring high potential, high performance talent that will lead our company forward.
Lead a team of recruiting professionals to develop, drive, and execute on the recruiting strategies that support Envestnet. This role will collaborate closely with our HR team to ensure that together we identify, engage, and hire from a diverse talent pool that supports our goals.Refine and communicate the full-cycle of recruiting and meeting goals for the organizational growth, including setting hiring managers expectations for recruiting by clearly providing a defined process and establishing service levels Champion the candidate experience. You see every interaction with a candidate as an opportunity to showcase our people, culture, and core values. You do not miss a chance to make a candidate feel valued.Support our diversity & inclusion initiatives throughout the hiring process - including the content of job descriptions, sourcing strategies, and the creation of inclusive interview processes - that lead to measurable improvement in the availability and selection of underrepresented candidates for our roles Demonstrate a results-oriented and a bias towards action. You know how to drive projects and processes. You thrive in an environment with multiple demands and differing searches, are comfortable with change, and are an active problem solver. You're familiar with key recruiting metrics and how to use these to get results.Responsible for Headcount Analysis and Tracking efforts by using data from our ATS and other platforms; providing analysis and insights on hiring efforts, turnover, time to hire, cost of hire, etc.

Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience. Experience at a high-growth tech company and in fast-paced environments is a plus.Minimum of 2 years of previous people management experience. You'll supervise a team of at least 4 and must be comfortable coaching, mentoring, and advocating to senior leadership for your team.Experience using an ATS with sophisticated reporting capabilities (we use Jobvite) and LinkedIn RecruiterA demonstrable ability to implement sourcing strategies that build a representative and inclusive candidate pipeline.An excitement about using innovative recruiting trends and practices to continually refine and improve the recruiting process and candidate experience.An ability to communicate, interact, influence, and negotiate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.Great organization habits and a keen eye for detail- you have lists, systems, and processes to keep everything running efficiently. You're known for your prioritization and multitasking skills!Envestnet employees are currently working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once it's safe to return to the office, this role will sit full-time at our Berwyn, PA headquarters.

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Director of talent acquisition job description example 3

Chick-fil-A director of talent acquisition job description

The Director of Operations of Talent is responsible for developing and executing a holistic Talent Program that includes recruiting and hiring top-tier talent, conducting onboarding and orientation, ensuring training excellence and maintaining team member engagement. The Director of Operations of Talent s objective is to execute the strategies related to staffing and training at William S. Flores, LLC. The constant goal of the Director of Talent is to deepen our leadership bench, and strengthen our systems to offer a REMARK able experience to our guests.

The Director s role is one that embodies character, chemistry, competency, and capacity. The Director of Operations is a forward-thinking partner providing systematic leadership to ensure the overall effort of the directors, shift leaders, team leaders, and team members. Directors must embody the highest form of integrity. Directors must be committed to growing the culture of the team, so that they can develop a fun and hospitable environment for growth to be nurtured. Additionally, the Director of Operations would primarily partner with the Operator and General Manager to take the business to the next level through excellent operations, a REMARK able Drive Thru experience, a thriving catering business, and a commitment to personal leadership development.
Requirements/Responsibilities
Ensure the restaurant is fully staffed at all times with talented team members and leaders.
Recruit, interview, and ensure proper training of all team members.
Oversee onboarding of all new team members.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out completely and accurately according to the Ohio Department of Labor guidelines.
Maintains organization and professional filling system of all team member paperwork.
Schedule and conduct orientations.
Ensure all new hires get uniforms and maintain uniform inventory.
Create a new hire review calendar, so that each new hire is evaluated within their first 60 Days.
Develops systems of retraining and certifications to encourage cross-training and promote growth of team s operational capacity.
Schedule and conduct performance reviews with team members, team leaders, & assistant directors.
Provide evaluation, coaching and feedback to team members and leaders on a consistent basis.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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