Director, Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development

About the Role

Leads all executive, administrative, and staff talent acquisition and workforce development activities, including strategic planning and implementation of recruitment and workforce initiatives for Dell Medical School’s operating entities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership:
  • Develops strategies, selection/tracking systems, dashboards, and processes for administrative and staff talent acquisition.
  • Supports and maintains a comprehensive workforce development plan to attract, develop, and retain talent.
  • Directs day-to-day operational, financial, and talent management activities, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services and a safe work environment.
  • Aligns systems and processes with the Dell Med strategic plan to produce a qualified candidate pipeline.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders:
  • Builds and grows community and educational partnerships to create new labor pipelines.
  • Partners with stakeholders to ensure HR systems, policies, and practices meet talent needs and address improvement opportunities.
• Data Management and Reporting:
  • Monitors key performance indicators (e.g., time to fill, offer acceptance rate) to ensure effective recruitment outcomes.
  • Supports workforce analytics initiatives and develops dashboards for executive leadership.
• Quality, Compliance, and Governance:
  • Leads continuous improvement in recruitment processes.
  • Ensures equitable hiring practices and compliance with UT System, state, and federal regulations.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Motivates and coaches team members to achieve goals and foster a positive environment.
  • Promotes cross-functional collaboration and aligns team with organizational values.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Education, Public Health, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive professional-level HR experience, preferably in an academic medical center setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, process improvement, and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHP).
• HR experience in a public academic medical center with knowledge of Texas Government Code related to compensation and benefits.

Location: AUSTIN, TX
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)
• Letter of interest