Houston-Based Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader

Baylor Genetics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics, based in Houston, TX, seeks an executive talent leader to own leadership searches and shape our talent strategy. The role partners with senior leadership to drive culture, performance, and workforce planning across the organization.

The ideal candidate will steer executive recruitment, deliver analytics dashboards, and ensure compliant, scalable HR processes while aligning with our growth agenda. Located in Houston or able to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own and directly oversee executive and critical leadership searches, ensuring a consistent, high-quality candidate experience.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive TA strategy aligned with business objectives, growth plans, and workforce needs.
• Serve as the executive owner of all recruiting functions, including professional, technical, leadership, and executive hiring.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent market trends, hiring risks, and workforce planning.
• Ensure all recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and internal governance standards.
• Proven experience in leading workplace culture transformation, team development, and engagement strategies.
• Design and implement comprehensive strategies for talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, and retention to meet organizational goals.
• Demonstrated highly collaborative work style with the ability to partner with and influence key organizational leaders and build high-functioning teams.
• Lead the design and delivery of Talent and OD metrics and dashboards (e.g., turnover, TTF, cost-per-hire).
• Serve as culture steward across the organization.
• Build and establish systems for performance management, workforce planning, and development.
• Drive automation, standardization, and process excellence across all HR operations.

Job description

Baylor Genetics, based in Houston, TX, seeks an executive talent leader to own leadership searches and shape our talent strategy. The role partners with senior leadership to drive culture, performance, and workforce planning across the organization.

The ideal candidate will steer executive recruitment, deliver analytics dashboards, and ensure compliant, scalable HR processes while aligning with our growth agenda. Located in Houston or able to travel as needed.