Director, Talent Acquisition

Job Description:

The Director of Talent Acquisition, reporting to the VP of Human Resources, spearheads innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent across Emerging Talent, FSC, and Field Recruitment teams. The role drives the evolution of recruiting policies and processes, empowers teams to build strategic partnerships and sustainable talent pipelines, and ensures a seamless hiring lifecycle. It also advances workforce planning, employer branding, sourcing, operations, and analytics to deliver exceptional candidate experience. The director leverages a progressive, data‑driven mindset to anticipate long‑term business needs and continuously enhance the organization’s recruiting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the strategic direction and execution of all talent acquisition initiatives to align with the company organizational goals, ensuring the recruitment of top-tier talent across all functions.
• Develop and implement advanced recruitment strategies and workforce planning models to proactively address future talent needs and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
• Optimize and elevate the performance of the talent acquisition team by setting clear performance metrics, providing leadership training, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Utilize data-driven insights and analytics to continuously refine recruitment methodologies, enhance candidate experience, and reduce time-to-fill and cost-per-hire metrics.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with university career services, industry organizations, and other talent partners to build a robust talent pipeline and employer brand presence.
• Drive the integration and utilization of cutting-edge recruitment technologies and platforms, ensuring the adoption of innovative solutions to identify, engage, and secure high-caliber candidates efficiently.
• Oversee the management of the talent acquisition budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial discipline in line with the organizational fiscal objectives.

Direct Manager / Direct Reports:

• Reports directly to the Vice President Human Resources.
• Responsible for leading the following recruitment teams:  Field Service Center (FSC), Emerging Talent and Field Recruitment teams.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel requirements will be determined based on business needs, including but not limited to attending industry conferences, participating in recruitment events, vertical meetings.

Physical Requirements:

• This role operates in a hybrid work environment (3-4 days in the office) and requires the ability to perform computer‑based tasks for extended periods, with frequent sitting and occasional standing or walking. Strong verbal communication skills are essential for effective engagement in both in‑person and virtual meetings.
• The position may also involve lifting up to 10 pounds and maintaining sustained visual focus when reviewing documents and digital content. Occasional travel may be required to support collaboration with other company locations and participation in recruitment‑related events.
• The Company ensures equal opportunity for all individuals to perform the role’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed to support individuals with disabilities.

Working Conditions

• Operates in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment marked by shifting priorities and multiple high‑impact initiatives. The role requires strong organizational agility and the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively. Collaborative engagement at all organizational levels is essential to drive innovation and achieve strategic talent acquisition outcomes aligned with the Company’s long‑term objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Over 10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 5+ years in Sr. Manager role.
• Proven ability to design and execute innovative recruiting strategies.
• Strong leadership in managing recruiting teams and driving performance to meet strategic hiring goals.
• Skilled in workforce planning, talent pipelining, and supporting business‑aligned hiring objectives.

• Demonstrated success in high‑volume hiring and leading enterprise‑level talent initiatives.
• Experienced in developing and managing recruitment budgets.
• Proficient in Workday.
• Knowledgeable in modern recruiting trends, technologies, and tools.
• Strong inclusive leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Data‑driven approach to improving and measuring recruiting outcomes.
• Proven ability to refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws to ensure compliant hiring practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success leading high‑performing TA teams and delivering recruiting strategies aligned with organizational and diversity goals.
• Skilled in developing data‑driven long‑term staffing plans and anticipating talent needs, with strong insight into industry and labor‑market trends to proactively address pipeline challenges.
• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and key stakeholders and drives transformative TA initiatives, including technology adoption to streamline operations.
• Applies strong analytical skills to interpret complex data, improve recruiting performance, and foster an inclusive, engaging recruitment culture that enhances employer brand.
• Brings global TA experience with cross‑cultural and regulatory awareness and excels at communicating complex concepts across all levels.
• Demonstrates a forward‑thinking mindset focused on continuous improvement and exploring new sourcing channels and technologies to strengthen recruitment capabilities.

Minimum Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees and relevant certifications are highly desirable.

Preferred Education:

• A Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.

Minimum Years Of Work Experience:

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with a minimum of 5 years in a Director level leadership role.

Certifications:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - Required.
• Certified Talent Acquisition Specialist (CTAS) - Strongly Preferred.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Preferred.
• Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Advantageous.

Competencies:

• Develops and executes talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Uses data and analytics to evaluate recruiting performance and guide strategic decisions.
• Build strong partnerships with leaders, hiring managers, and candidates.
• Leads process improvements to ensure agile, effective, and scalable TA operations.
• Apply innovative sourcing approaches to attract top talent in a competitive market.
• Develop a high‑performing TA team through coaching, mentorship, and skill building.
• Ensures all recruiting practices meet legal, ethical, and compliance standards.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion to strengthen workforce representation and culture.

      

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Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney

      

7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

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Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance.

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