Director of Talent Acquisitions - St. Louis Area, MO

Candidates must reside in the Metro St. Louis, MO area. USA. Office hours are Monday through Thursday with the option of working from home on Friday.

Swank is seeking a strategic Director of Talent Acquisition to attract the best and brightest talent for their company. This is a pivotal leadership role for the organization because employees are the key to Swank’s success. You will collaborate closely with the Vice President of Human Resources and other leaders to identify staffing needs and develop innovative and best in class recruitment strategies to achieve the organization’s goals. Your strategic thinking, strong understanding of talent acquisition methodologies, and exceptional communications skills will be integral to creating a positive experience for candidates and everyone involved in the talent acquisition process.

• Develop and Implement the Talent Acquisition Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-quality, diverse candidates. Utilize a variety of recruitment methods, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals, to identify potential candidates. Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, make data-driven decisions, and ensure continuous improvement. Maintain program(s) to promote diversity and inclusion.
• Create a positive employment brand strategy: Refine the brand strategy for talent acquisition to attract the best and brightest talent in collaboration with the marketing department. Set the social media communication strategy for different job profiles and functions in the organization.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: Oversee the development and maintenance of job descriptions and job postings that accurately reflect the requirements and responsibilities of each position. Source, screen, interview, and hire candidates. Collaborate with department heads to understand staffing requirements and establish hiring goals and priorities, as well as provide guidance on best recruitment practices. Implement the onboarding process including sending offer letters, creating onboarding schedules, and collaborating with hiring managers on necessary training to ensure new hires are adequately educated on Swank's benefits and other pertinent company information. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Identify and maintain positive vendor relationships: Identify, build, and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors to support recruitment efforts as needed. Monitor vendor expenses and ensure contracts are cost effective.
• Manage internship program to identify future talent:  Manage Swank’s summer internship program, including building strong relationships with universities and serving as a representative for Swank at career fairs, various on-campus events, and speaking engagements. Recruit qualified interns, coordinate mentor and manager partnerships, and collaborate closely with hiring managers to oversee intern projects. Conduct mid-term assessments and schedule events for interns and mentors. Provide and ensure a positive work experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or related field required. Human resources or talent acquisition professional certification a plus.
• A minimum of five years of full lifecycle talent acquisition experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work in a team environment, with a strong customer service focus required.
• Possesses good organizational/time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn, Indeed, and other job boards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products
• 401(K) plan with employer match
• Competitive paid time off: vacation, personal time, holidays, and winter break
• This position is based in the office but there is an opportunity to work from home on Fridays.
• Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities
• Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored online learning platform

EOE, including disability/vets