Executive Director, Talent Acquisition

Location: Hattie Mae White

Department: Talent Acquisition

Area:Northwest

Contract Months:12

Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $195,000.00

Academic Year: 23-24

JOB SUMMARY

Develops and implements strategic long-range recruitment plans to support the organization's vision and goals. Develops and implements staffing programs designed to improve the quality and diversity of new hires and efficiency of the recruiting process that supports an organization in excess of 27,000 employees. Leads internal talent acquisition programs and is responsible for personally leading significant searches (senior management). Leads efforts to develop relationships and source candidates from external sources, associations and schools. Drives activities relating to branding of Houston ISD as employer of choice through external branding, proactive/nontraditional recruitment strategies and succession planning. In collaboration and under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, serves as a key HR leadership contact in supporting employees and leaders on a wide variety of human resources recruitment needs.The Executive Director, Talent Acquisition manages all of the Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding functions.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

List most important duties first
1. Develops strategic recruitment plans, establishes goals and priorities, and implements programs to provide the highest quality personnel for most positions within Houston ISD. Develops policies, programs and procedures to support the district goals in student achievement as it relates to the selection of staff.
2. Establishes and maintains selection models across the organization that ensure highly qualified personnel throughout the organization. Utilizes effective talent acquisition technology solutions to aid in selection process.
3. Forecasts workforce needs through annual budget and workforce planning.
4. Establishes a multi-faceted Onboarding program that provides employees with a best-in-class experience of new employee orientation and encultrates them to the values and beliefs of HISD.
5. Sources competitive candidates from a variety of sectors and develops creative sourcing strategies to continually build a diverse pool of top-notch candidates in all academic and business areas.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

6. Establishes strong professional relationships through networking to identify top-tier talent.
7. Researches new recruiting trends to find the most innovative approaches to finding and attracting talent.
8. Maintains cost effective and efficient practices that are consistent with the recruitment budget. Maintains metrics reporting and retention initiatives. Develops external recruitment relationships with local schools and community organizations, to include out -of-district travel.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

7 years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs two or more levels of management in the development, deployment and ongoing management of key initiatives covering multiple major disciplines with direct accountability for results in terms of effectiveness, costs, methods, and employees. Establishes operational objectives and assignments for multiple disciplines/functional areas and possibly departments. Evaluates recommendations of others, deciding on course of action in ambiguous situations, and oversees the deployment of innovative
solutions. Collaborates with senior leadership to develop strategies and broad departmental objectives; establishes methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people in the achievement of strategic objectives.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor, and becomes involved in the customer's decision making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems. Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.