Director of Talent Acquisition

About the role

The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead the organization's national recruiting function and help shape the future workforce of W.E. O'Neil.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals and workforce planning needs.
• Partner with executive, operational, and HR leaders to forecast hiring demand and identify future talent needs.
• Establish recruiting priorities, performance objectives, and success measures that support organizational growth.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear expectations, priorities, and development opportunities for team members.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting efforts across all regions and business units.
• Standardize recruiting processes, tools, and hiring practices to improve consistency and effectiveness.
• Develop sourcing strategies and proactive talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Partner with hiring leaders to improve hiring quality and decision-making.
• Strengthen and promote W.E. O'Neil's employer brand in partnership with Human Resources and business leaders.
• Ensure a consistent, professional, and engaging experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Train and support hiring managers on effective interviewing, candidate evaluation, and hiring best practices.
• Leverage recruiting technology, data, and analytics to improve decision-making and hiring effectiveness.
• Track and communicate recruiting performance metrics and trends to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting processes, tools, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading recruiting efforts across multiple regions, offices, or business units.
• Construction, engineering, professional services, or related industry experience preferred.
• Proven ability to build and scale recruiting functions.
• Strong strategic thinking and workforce planning capabilities.
• Deep understanding of recruiting metrics and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence leaders and build effective partnerships across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering successful recruiting initiatives.
• Experience managing a diverse and dynamic team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Recruiting process optimization.
• Talent pipeline development.
• Collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Strategic planning and execution.

Benefits

W.E. O'Neil offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $114,000 - $165,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$114,000 - $165,000 / year

Schedule

Full-time