Dir Talent Acquisition

About the role

The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead the development and execution of strategic talent acquisition plans while overseeing the recruitment, retention, and development of talented individuals. This role demands a proactive and innovative approach in planning and implementing a robust Talent Acquisition strategy.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business administration, or a relevant field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or similar HR roles.
• Experience in a high-growth, life sciences, biotech, or healthcare setting strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and assess employee needs, aligning talent acquisition plans with organizational goals.
• Develop and execute sustainable talent acquisition and retention strategies in line with company objectives.
• Design and implement employer branding activities, fostering a positive image and encouraging employee advocacy.
• Plan and execute employee referral programs, enhancing the recruitment pipeline.
• Source and evaluate candidates for open positions, conducting interviews, screening calls, and administering tests as necessary.
• Analyze hiring needs and provide accurate employee hiring forecasts.
• Review employment applications and background check reports, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct candidate and employee satisfaction evaluations and workshops to improve processes.
• Plan and implement procedures for enhancing the candidate experience and suggesting measures for employee retention.
• Lead, supervise, and manage the recruiting team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Employ various sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles and participate in career fairs and similar events.
• Determine and create HR and recruiting KPIs, preparing and presenting comprehensive reports.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to align recruiting strategies with business goals and proactively forecast hiring needs across departments.
• Proven capability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing recruitment teams while driving accountability and results.
• Mastery of end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, assessment, and onboarding.
• Strong skills in employer branding, social recruiting, and creating compelling candidate experiences that enhance the organization’s reputation.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms (UKG/Ultipro strongly preferred), with an emphasis on data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Ability to define, track, and report on recruiting KPIs to inform continuous improvement and decision-making.
• Focus on creating engaging, equitable, and streamlined recruitment experiences from initial outreach through hire.
• Knowledge of employment law and best practices in compliant hiring procedures.
• Skilled in building relationships and collaborating with hiring managers, senior leadership, and external vendors to meet hiring goals.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement scalable solutions in a dynamic environment.

EEO Statement

Baylor Miraca Genetics, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.