Talent Acquisition Leader - AI & Data-Driven Strategy

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Day-one PTO

Paid time off

TRS retirement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager Strategy, Analytics & Innovation to lead a high-performing recruiting team and to drive forward-thinking talent strategies. You will integrate recruiting technologies, AI-driven solutions, and data analytics to streamline workflows and improve candidate and hiring manager experiences.

The role demands strategic oversight with hands-on execution, partnering with stakeholders to align hiring priorities and workforce

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in human resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.