Head of Talent Acquisition

SPEC Building Materials Corporation; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

PTO

Medical/Dental/401K matching

Growing Company

Job summary

Spec Building Materials Corporation, a premier wholesale distributor of building materials since 1974, is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition based out of our Kansas City, KS office. This leadership role is charged with identifying current hiring needs, partnering with Regional Managers, and developing a robust talent bench to secure the company's future growth.

The successful candidate will balance hands-on full‑cycle recruitment for critical roles with strategic oversight of hiring practices,

Qualifications

• Seasoned recruitment experience in building materials, distribution, or related high-volume sectors.
• Proficient in cold and warm candidate sourcing techniques.
• Strong ATS and modern sourcing tool knowledge.
• Analytical approach to interpreting recruitment data to drive hiring.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence leadership.
• Brand alignment and maintaining a positive public image.
• Networking and regional stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategy aligned with regional growth and capacity planning.
• Partner with Regional Managers to forecast staffing needs.
• Develop a robust talent bench across territories to support growth.
• Track recruitment metrics and analyze data for planning and optimization.
• Design and execute comprehensive job announcements with required experience, education, and skills.
• Train hiring managers on interview techniques and compliance.

Skills

Recruiting expertise

Relationship building

Communication

Analytical skills

Brand stewardship

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

ATS knowledge

Sourcing tools

Social media recruiting

Job description

Spec Building Materials Corporation, a premier wholesale distributor of building materials since 1974, is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition based out of our Kansas City, KS office. As an industry leader for over five decades, our continued success relies on finding, hiring, and retaining top-tier talent. This leadership role is charged with identifying our current hiring needs, collaborating directly with our Regional Managers, and developing a deep talent bench to secure the future growth of our company

Job Summary

The Head of Talent Acquisition will be a seasoned professional who can clearly demonstrate a successful track record of recruiting and identifying top talent in the building materials, distribution, or logistics industries. This position reports directly to the VP of Operations and balances hands‑on full‑cycle recruitment for critical roles with the strategic oversight of company-wide hiring practices, recruitment metrics, and employer brand alignment.

Strategic Leadership & Branch Partnership

• Report directly to the VP of Operations to align recruitment strategies with company growth, capacity planning, and regional operational goals.
• Collaborate closely with Regional Managers to understand local market challenges and anticipate regional staffing needs.
• Develop a robust talent bench across all territories to secure the future growth and scalability of the corporation.
• Track recruitment metrics and analyze data for strategic talent planning, forecasting, and process optimization.
• Design and execute comprehensive job announcements detailing specific experience, education, and skills.
• Train and guide hiring managers on modern interview techniques, compliance, and positive candidate experiences.

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Source and attract qualified candidates using advanced methods, including databases, online job boards, and industry‑specific networking.
• Utilize cold and warm calling techniques to proactively hunt passive talent and executive leadership within the building materials space.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with colleges, trade schools, and local organizations.
• Represent the company at job fairs, industry trade shows, and high‑level networking events.

Selection & Candidate Evaluation

• Engage with potential applicants via phone, email, and face‑to‑face interactions to champion the Spec Building Materials brand.
• Review resumes and conduct deep‑dive interviews to assess suitability for corporate, sales, and distribution roles.
• Utilize behavioral interviewing techniques to evaluate candidate competency, culture fit, and long‑term potential.

• Conduct thorough investigations into referrals, professional references, and social media profiles to gain a comprehensive understanding of applicants.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Industry Experience REQUIRED: Proven, seasoned experience in recruiting, with a preferred track record within the building materials, industrial distribution, wholesale supply, or related high‑volume sector.
• Sourcing Mastery: Demonstrated proficiency in using both cold and warm calling techniques to build relationships and secure top talent.
• Technical Savvy: Advanced familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), modern sourcing tools, and social media platforms for recruitment purposes.
• Analytical Ability: Strong analytical skills to interpret recruitment data, identify hiring bottlenecks, and build data‑driven hiring strategies.
• Communication Excellence: Professional and courteous communication skills, both over the phone and in person, with the ability to influence leadership.
• Brand Stewardship: Maintains an exemplary public image, including on personal social media platforms, to positively reflect the corporation.
• Interpersonal Strength: Exceptional interpersonal abilities, particularly in networking, building professional relationships, and partnering with internal regional stakeholders.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• PTO
• Medical/Dental/401K matching
• Growing Company

NOT REMOTE

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party agencies.