Head of Talent Acquisition
Spec Building Materials
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
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: 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
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party agencies.