Clinical Talent Acquisition Manager of Strategy, Analytics, and Innovation

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs through the TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager – Strategy, Analytics & Innovation to lead a high-performing recruiting team and shape forward-looking talent strategies. You will leverage AI-enabled tools, analytics, and technology to optimize processes and deliver scalable hiring solutions aligned with the organization's evolving needs.

This leader collaborates with HR and business leaders to drive workforce planning, measure outcomes, and continually elevate

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of talent acquisition experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience with ATS platforms, recruiting technologies, and AI-enabled tools.
• Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to drive strategy and decision-making.
• Experience leading recruiting teams in high-volume and/or specialized hiring environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners to achieve hiring goals and quality standards.
• Establish clear performance metrics, accountability frameworks, and data-driven goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation and proactive, candidate-centric recruiting.
• Partner with hiring leaders to align on talent strategy and workforce planning.
• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Proactively identify talent gaps and scalable hiring plans for current and future needs.
• Drive consistency and excellence across the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Implement structured, efficient, high-impact recruiting processes to improve speed and quality.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Data analytics

Recruiting technology

AI-enabled tooling

Strategic workforce planning

Tools

ATS platforms

Power BI

Excel

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Manager ‿ Strategy, Analytics & Innovation, reports directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition, and is responsible for leading a high-performing recruiting team while developing and executing forward-thinking talent strategies. This role blends people leadership with deep expertise in recruiting technologies, AI-driven solutions, data analytics, and process optimization. This leader is both strategic and hands‑on leveraging technology and data to streamline workflows, enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience, and deliver scalable, creative hiring solutions aligned to evolving business needs.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education Bachelor's Degree in human resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

5 years or more of talent acquisition experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Strong experience with ATS platforms, recruiting technologies, and AI-enabled tools
Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to drive strategy and decision-making
Experience leading recruiting teams in high-volume and/or specialized hiring environments

Preferred

• Experience
  Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, or similar)
  Advanced analytics and reporting skills (Excel, dashboards, Power BI tools)
  Experience scaling talent acquisition strategies in a growing or transforming organization
  Job Duties
• Team Leadership & Performance Management
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners to achieve hiring goals, service level expectations, and quality-of-hire standards
  • Establish clear performance metrics, accountability frameworks, and data-driven goals for recruiting staff
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and proactive, candidate-centric recruiting
  • Partner with hiring leaders to align on talent strategy, workforce planning, and hiring priorities
• Develop and execute comprehensive, forward-looking recruitment strategies aligned to business objectives
• Proactively identify talent gaps and build scalable hiring plans to meet current and future workforce needs
• Drive consistency and excellence across the full recruitment lifecycle
• Implement structured, efficient, and high-impact recruiting processes that enhance speed and quality
• Technology, AI & Process Optimization
  • Lead the adoption and optimization of ATS, AI tools, and recruiting technologies to improve efficiency and outcomes
  • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline workflows, reducing manual effort and cycle times
  • Partner with HRIS/IT to implement system enhancements, integrations, and digital solutions
  • Train and enable recruiters and hiring managers on technology, tools, and best practices
• Data Analytics & Insights
  • Develop and manage recruiting dashboards and metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, funnel conversion and source effectiveness)
  • Translate data into actionable insights to inform strategy and improve performance
  • Establish data governance standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency
  • Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to influence decision-making
• Innovative Sourcing & Workforce Strategy
  • Design and implement creative sourcing strategies, including pipelining, market mapping, and AI-enabled sourcing to include school and community partnerships
  • Leverage labor market data and competitive intelligence to proactively shape recruiting strategies
  • Explore and implement alternative staffing models (e.g., contingent workforce, partnerships, early career programs)
  • Strengthen employer branding and candidate engagement through modern, technology-driven approaches
• Stakeholder Partnership
  • Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders on talent trends, market conditions, and hiring strategies
  • Collaborate with HR, Compensation, and Talent Development to align hiring with organizational goals
  • Deliver a high-touch, consultative, and solutions-oriented experience for hiring managers
  • Owns Director and above requisitions, as needed, for assigned area of responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Technology and AI enablement
• Process optimization and continuous improvement
• Innovation and creative problem-solving
• Leadership, coaching, and influence
• Executive communication and stakeholder partnership

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Talking

Working Conditions

• Office Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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