Talent Acquisition Manager — AI, Analytics & Strategy

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one for full-time

Paid Time Off

TRS Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead a high-performing team and develop forward-thinking sourcing strategies. You will drive AI-enabled recruiting, analytics, and process optimization to deliver scalable hiring solutions aligned with evolving business needs.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, focusing on technology adoption, workforce planning, and improved candidate experiences in a large healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years 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 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 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
• 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)
• 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 sourcing strategies including pipeline and AI-enabled sourcing with partnerships
• Leverage labor market data and competitive intelligence to shape strategies
• Explore alternative staffing models and strengthen employer branding and candidate engagement

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data analytics

AI-enabled recruiting

Recruiting technologies

Stakeholder partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Power BI

Excel

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead a high-performing team and develop forward-thinking sourcing strategies. You will drive AI-enabled recruiting, analytics, and process optimization to deliver scalable hiring solutions aligned with evolving business needs.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, focusing on technology adoption, workforce planning, and improved candidate experiences in a large healthcare environment.