Talent Acquisition Manager

Responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the Talent Acquisition function within the Human Resources (HR) Department ensuring efforts align with the City’s talent philosophy by ensuring efficient and effective hiring practices, understanding workforce needs, maintaining a strong and proactive talent pipeline, and supporting inclusive, and strategic hiring decisions that attract and retain top-tier talent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
DUTIES

• Develop and execute the City of Denton’s talent acquisition strategy that support equitable hiring practices, enhance workforce diversity, and align with the City’s long-term staffing goals, public-service mission, and strategic initiatives.   
• Lead data-driven recruitment initiatives by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytics to assess hiring effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and optimize talent acquisition strategies.
• Assist leadership with developing department goals, strategies, and action plans to ensure effective operations; cascade to supervised areas and assess performance from the department to the individual level 
• Develop, maintain, and provide leadership reports and presentations highlighting areas that enhance program success, candidate experience, and workforce planning and/or areas of improvement based on implemented action plans.
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) stakeholders and hiring managers to understand staffing needs; evaluate, update and develop recruitment and onboarding strategies, services, and programs to address staffing needs, establish candidate requirements, and create competency-based job success profiles and hiring plans. 
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies techniques to attract diverse candidates and ensure a robust pipeline of qualified talent 
• Function as Talent Advisor for senior hiring managers including, but not limited to, understanding and anticipating their unique talent needs, providing professional expert and strategic advice, and ensuring alignment throughout the entire recruitment process.   
• Manage and conduct discovery calls to gather role-specific information and create job postings that are clear, compelling and aligned with talent acquisition best practices.   
• Oversee pre-employment processes and compliance frameworks; ensure all talent acquisition activities are conducted in compliance with City policies and procedures, and Federal and State employment laws and regulations, while aligning with the City’s broader talent philosophy.  
• Research, interpret, and apply labor laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure legally sound and equitable hiring processes across the City; lead, develop, and refine recruitment-related policies and procedures in collaboration with HR leadership and educate staff to ensure regulatory compliance and legal risk mitigation.
• Manage and mentor assigned staff to ensure best practices are followed and foster a culture of innovation and excellence in recruitment.  
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practice, and emerging technologies; recommend and incorporate them into the City’s recruitment strategy. 
• Identify and implement advanced recruitment technologies and tools to streamline processes, enhance candidate experiences, and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.   
• Partner with HR colleagues to provide strategic guidance on workforce planning and talent management initiatives, helping to identify and address talent gaps and succession planning needs.   
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on the development and implementation of employer branding initiatives to attract top-tier talent including, but not limited to, print and digital media.
• Investigate internal and external stakeholder concerns; perform research for issues, coordinate and facilitate necessary actions to resolve concern as appropriate. When necessary, communicate directly for identification of service needs and address concern with appropriate written, verbal, or in-person follow-up.

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; and,
• Five (5) years’ experience in talent acquisition or human resources, or related field; and, 
• Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Government laws and regulations regarding human resources and compliance.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and HR analytic tools. 
• Knowledge of recruitment, sourcing, employer branding, and candidate assessment methods and best practices. 
• Skill at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office 365 and other software systems necessary to complete work.
• Skill in data analysis, development of strategic plans, problem solving and action plan execution. 
• Skill for ensuring continuous improvement in processes, relationships, and cost savings.
• Skill in developing and implementing organizational structures, procedures, and technology.
• Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and select the most appropriate one. 
• Ability to gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and present data and other information in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, maintain attention to details and quality, and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written forms, as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 
• Ability to motivate, mentor, train, and manage teams through direct and indirect influence.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations. 
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature. 
• Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or important presentations with customers, citizens and co-workers while maintaining poise.
• Ability to work independently to direct multiple work streams while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail. 
• Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms, in a variety of circumstances using appropriate tone and appearance for the situation, and to listen intently to other points of view.
• Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s core values.
• Ability to prepare budget documentation and to monitor expenditures to implement fiscal control and maintain budget compliance.

• Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.

SAFETY 

• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, as appropriate and/or notify leadership immediately of needed repairs. 
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No. 
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: lifting no more than 20 pounds and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours and weekends, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings. 
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic 
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan 

E-Verify: 
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.