Talent Acquisition Director

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.

SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement.

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DESCRIPTION:

The Talent Acquisition Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the sourcing, recruitment and hiring processes for the firm. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive talent strategies to build organizational alignment and capabilities, strengthen pipelines, and foster a culture of growth. This role focuses on optimizing talent identification, development, and processes, ensuring SSR remains competitive in an evolving business landscape. The Talent Acquisition Director will work closely with leadership and HRBPs across the firm to understand business strategies and implement hiring needs to improve upon current hiring processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and manage the talent acquisition team
• Establish and manage the recruiting, selection, and onboarding practices necessary to identify and
  hire top talent that aligns with the firm's values
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent
• Work with HRBPs and Director of Human Resources to manage onboarding processes
• Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies and other relevant organizations.
• Work closely with the company's leadership to understand departmental needs and develop matching hiring strategies
• Create and manage the recruitment budget.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to hiring and employment.
• Create and align talent management strategy with the organizational and business vision and strategy, developing appropriate policies and procedures aligned to SSR's goals and values
• Identify anticipated future resource constraints, developing strategies to mitigate, working with Learning and Development to develop skills and capabilities
• Work with Director of Human Resources to create workforce plans that articulate current and future talent and skill requirements
• Utilize technology in combination with data and analytics to drive enhancements in efficiency and effectiveness throughout talent acquisition processes to continuously enhance our automation capability
• Partner with Marketing and Internal Communications to develop and promote the SSR's brand, using social media, job boards and other channels to attract top talent and enhance our visibility and reputation as an employer of choice

• Implement a culture of continuous improvement to enhance existing processes and outcomes
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with executive, business/functional, HR leaders, and professional organizations, serving as a strategic partner who aligns talent strategies with business and enterprise objectives
• Represent TA on company-wide initiatives, contributing to strategies and collaborating to ensure aligned solutions
• Lead the elevation and recognition of SSR's Ownership brand through a strategic approach that leverages our values and growth trajectory in ways that resonate with top talent across diverse audiences
• Use data to effectively monitor and evaluate recruitment processes and results, enabling proactive decision-making and optimization of hiring strategies, including internal and external talent sourcing
• Implement and oversee tools and systems that support efficient recruiting operations and streamline processes across the TA lifecycle
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends to ensure SSR is competitive in a dynamic talent market
• Leverage innovative sourcing techniques to attract a broad, diverse pool of candidates
• Manage recruiting agency and contract recruiting relationships and evaluate their effectiveness
• May serve as a senior-level recruiter and manage sourcing and recruitment for executive or sensitive requisitions
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Develop an effective sourcing strategy using an appropriate combination of executive search, direct sourcing, online postings, referrals, and other creative methods
• Understand the market drivers and challenges to help TA team identify new talent pools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE

• Expertise in employment laws, regulations, industry trends, and best practices
• Thorough knowledge of recruitment processes and strategies.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Thorough industry knowledge, including current Talent Acquisition trends and challenges
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR software

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Comprehension - ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
• Written Communication Skills - ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Speech Clarity - ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you

• Detail-Oriented - ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand what caused a certain outcome
• Interpersonal Skills - ability to interact positively and work effectively with others
• Persuasion - ability to help others understand one's point of view
• Judgment and Decision-Making Skills - ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion
• Foresight - ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future in order to anticipate and
  avoid problems
• Mentoring Skills - as a more experienced colleague, is able to provide support and feedback to less experienced colleagues; acts as a source of guidance, assistance, and expertise to less experienced colleagues
• Team-Building Skills - ability to enhance social relations, define roles, and align goals within a team
• Strategic Vision: Ability to anticipate and address talent needs aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Leadership: Skilled in guiding, mentoring, and inspiring a team.
• Change Agent: Capable of leading organizational change initiatives to enhance talent programs.
• Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in interpreting data and translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Collaborative - Must have a passion for team leadership and fostering positive and effective team dynamics
• Adaptability - able to embrace change and shift priorities in line with the demands of the business and can operate at both a detailed and high level
• Organizational Awareness - Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, pressures, and culture within the company to identify potential organizational problems and opportunities
• Technical aptitude - Strong understanding of technology and maintaining an open mind to the possibilities created by new technology advancements
• Self-motivated - Must be self-driven and able to execute business strategy and tactics proactively
• Intellectually curious - Must possess a natural sense of curiosity and ability to listen and seek to understand
• Operational excellence - must have a sense of systems thinking, operational efficiency, and scale

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree in Human Resources or comparable field with 10 years of applicable experience
• Proven experience in talent acquisition and recruitment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role developing fit-for purpose strategies across talent acquisition and building effective workforce plans
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and direct a recruitment team in a fast-paced environment
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of recruitment challenges and strategies and able to produce innovative and effective recruitment solutions
• Demonstrated ability to establish recruiting best practices, with a strong focus on operations and processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Frequently/extensively use a computer for several hours at a time

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Indoors with some exposure to excessive noise, darkness/poor lighting, fumes, or dust
• Occasional overnight travel