Director of Talent Acquisition

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the strategy, execution, and results of the organization’s recruiting function. This role manages Talent Acquisition Managers and recruiting teams, ensuring consistent delivery of qualified talent, strong partnerships with hiring leaders, and effective use of external staffing resources. The Director drives recruiting performance, improves processes, and ensures the organization meets its workforce and growth goals.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and coach recruiting teams to meet hiring targets and fill roles quickly with high-quality candidates.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies that support business needs and workforce plans.
• Oversee day-to-day recruiting operations to ensure smooth, consistent, and timely hiring.
• Manage the relationship with the organization’s contracted employee agencies, including performance, contracts, and service levels.
• Track and report key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, quality of hire, agency usage, etc.).
• Partner closely with executives and hiring managers to understand talent needs and build effective sourcing plans.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and industry standards.
• Improve recruiting processes, tools, and systems to increase efficiency and hiring speed.
• Develop and manage recruiting budgets, staffing forecasts, and agency spend.
• Resolve escalated hiring challenges and ensure strong hiring manager and candidate experiences.
• Represent the talent acquisition function in leadership meetings and provide hiring updates and recommendations.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.
  
  
  

Min

USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and motivate large, diverse teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Ability to travel as needed between divisions/branches and to industry or executive meetings.
• Capable of managing multiple complex priorities and projects simultaneously.
  
  
  

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree (MBA or related field) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management experience, including significant multi-site or multi-division leadership.
• Experience in telecommunications, construction, or a related technical field preferred.
• Proven track record in executive leadership, financial management, organizational development, and strategic planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise management systems.
• Must meet company driving standards (if applicable).
  
  
  

Minimum Years Of Experience

0-2

License Required

No

Minimum Education

High School

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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