1945 - Head Of Talent Acquisition

Job Description: Head of Talent Acquisition

Location: Covington, LA

Reports To: Director of HR

Mission

To attract, recruit, and retain top talent across all levels of the organization, ensuring the company has the human capital necessary to achieve strategic objectives and maintain a competitive edge in the engineering, energy, and utilities sectors.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with a proven track record in designing and executing recruitment strategies that align with business goals. They possess deep expertise in sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent, as well as experience with employer branding, candidate experience, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Experience in the engineering or technical industries is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and Execute a Strategic Talent Acquisition Plan

• Develop a talent acquisition strategy aligned with Ampiricals growth targets and workforce needs, prioritizing critical roles and hard-to-fill positions.
• Partner with department heads to create a workforce plan that forecasts hiring needs and aligns recruitment efforts with business objectives.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for key positions to quickly fill critical roles as they arise.
• Establish and track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, quality of hire, candidate satisfaction) with continuous improvement targets.

2. Enhance Employer Branding and Candidate Experience

• Develop and promote the companys Employee Value Proposition to resonate with the target talent market and differentiate the company from competitors.
• Revamp the candidate experience from application to onboarding aiming for a 25% improvement in candidate satisfaction scores.
• Implement strategies to attract and hire a diverse workforce, with specific targets for diversity in recruitment.
• Expand the use of social media and digital platforms for recruiting, increasing engagement with potential candidates by 50% within 6 months.

3. Optimize the Recruitment Process

• Streamline the recruitment process, reducing time-to-fill by 15% while maintaining or improving quality of hire.
• Implement or optimize recruitment technology, such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), for enhanced efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and deliver interview training programs for hiring managers to improve their candidate assessment abilities.
• Maintain a referral program incentivizing employees to refer top talent and track the success of these hires.

4. Strengthen Talent Acquisition Team Capabilities

• Build and lead a high-performing talent acquisition team, providing regular training and development opportunities.
• Implement performance metrics and conduct regular reviews for the talent acquisition team to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Foster strong relationships between the talent acquisition team and other departments to ensure alignment on hiring needs and candidate selection.
• Develop and implement a succession planning framework to proactively address talent gaps.

5. Measure and Improve Talent Acquisition Impact

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for talent acquisition, including hiring efficiency, quality of hire, and retention rates, with regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Conduct ROI analysis for major recruitment campaigns and initiatives to demonstrate the value of talent acquisition efforts.
• Implement a continuous improvement process for recruitment strategies, incorporating feedback from candidates, hiring managers, and market trends.
• Regularly benchmark the companys talent acquisition practices against industry standards and adjust as needed to remain competitive in the talent market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior talent acquisition role, preferably within engineering, energy, or technical industries.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, employer branding, and candidate experience optimization.
• Expertise in diversity and inclusion initiatives within talent acquisition.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to inform decision-making.

Why Join Us?

Our company believes our people are our greatest asset. Join us in our mission to create a thriving work environment that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent in the industry.

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