Director of Talent Acquisition & Growth

151 Coffee; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

151 Coffee in Dallas, TX seeks a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead HR and Talent functions across our fast-growing drive-through concept. This hands-on leader builds scalable recruiting infrastructure, workforce planning, and leadership development to support rapid expansion.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in HR/Talent Acquisition leadership, proven success in high-growth multi-unit settings, and a data-driven approach to hiring, onboarding, and engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR and Talent Acquisition leadership experience
• Proven success building and leading Recruiting in high-growth multi-unit coffee, restaurant or retail organizations
• Strong background in high-volume recruiting, workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, compliance, and employment law
• Ability to use data and metrics to drive decision-making and improvement
• Hands‑on leader who is comfortable operating both strategically and tactically
• Strong coach and relationship builder across all levels of the organization
• High level of emotional intelligence, integrity and sound judgment
• Thrives in fast‑paced, ambiguous, and high-growth environments

Responsibilities

• Build a best-in-class Talent Acquisition supporting both corporate and field hiring
• Develop and execute strategies for high-volume recruiting tied to new store openings and growth targets
• Build proactive talent pipelines for multi-unit field operator and leadership and corporate roles
• Partner closely with hiring leaders to define role requirements, interview processes, and hiring expectations
• Implement structured, scalable recruiting processes that improve time to fill, quality of hire and candidate experience
• Establish and track recruiting KPIs and hiring forecasts aligned with business needs
• Evaluate and implement tools, systems, and workflows to support recruiting at scale
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating business goals into scalable people and hiring strategies
• Partner on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and headcount forecasting to support rapid growth
• Use data and insights to drive decisions related to hiring, retention, and organizational health
• Identify gaps in team effectiveness and implement solutions that improve performance and engagement
• Design and lead performance management processes (goal setting, feedback, reviews, accountability)
• Coach leaders to deliver clear, consistent feedback and manage performance effectively
• Identify and develop high-potential talent; build succession plans for key roles
• Strengthen leadership capability across all levels of the organization
• Champion a high-energy, values-driven culture aligned with the brand
• Build systems that reinforce accountability while maintaining a people-first approach

Skills

Talent Acquisition leadership

High-growth recruiting

Data-driven decisions

Coaching & development

Stakeholder management

Strategic execution

Relationship building

Fast-paced environments

HR operations & compliance

Decision making with metrics

Job description

151 Coffee in Dallas, TX seeks a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead HR and Talent functions across our fast-growing drive-through concept. This hands-on leader builds scalable recruiting infrastructure, workforce planning, and leadership development to support rapid expansion.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in HR/Talent Acquisition leadership, proven success in high-growth multi-unit settings, and a data-driven approach to hiring, onboarding, and engagement.