Universal Technical Institute

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Overview The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide recruitment strategies that align with business goals and workforce planning needs. This role oversees full cycle recruiting operations, employer branding, and talent pipeline development while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and a high-quality candidate experience. The Director manages a team of recruiters and support staff, drives performance through data and best practices, and partners cross-functionally to deliver scalable, cost-effective hiring solutions that support current and future organizational growth. Pay Range: $122,000.00 - $163,000.00 What We Offer: • Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses • Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible) • Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days • Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby • Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents • Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA • Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: • Lead development and execution of talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals and budget • Design and optimize recruitment processes to improve quality of hire bench strength and retention • Partner with VP of HR to define hiring objectives and determine recruitment approach • Oversee full cycle recruiting and employer branding ensuring compliance and best practices • Build and lead a high-performing recruiting team through training performance management and development • Develop and maintain external partnerships with agencies schools and professional organizations to enhance talent pipelines and brand visibility • Analyze market data and trends to strengthen talent value proposition and competitiveness • Collaborate with Total Rewards to ensure competitive compensation through market analysis and salary surveys • Manage recruiting budgets vendor contracts and sourcing tools for cost-effective operations • Maintain and optimize applicant tracking system and employment website for data accuracy and reporting • Monitor recruitment metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement • Ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations including FLSA and Higher Education Act • Advise hiring managers on talent decisions to build organizational capability • Partner with the business to align talent acquisition with strategic goals • Lead recruitment strategy sessions and ensure efficient execution from sourcing to onboarding • Establish/maintain a high-performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics • Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements • Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education / Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field (required) • Minimum of eight (8) years’ professional experience in Talent Acquisition (required) • Minimum of five (5) years of overall leadership experience with a minimum of three (3) years in a Manager or Director level Talent Acquisition position (required) • In-depth experience consulting with business partners on Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, and Full-cycle Recruiting • Must have experience working in a multi-site, multi-state environment • Preferred experience with HRIS, ATS, CRM, and data analytics tools, with the ability to leverage technology to enhance recruitment strategies, streamline workflows, and support data-driven decision-making. Skills: • Intermediate knowledge of strategic workforce planning, full cycle recruiting leadership, recruitment marketing and sourcing innovation • ATS configuration, optimization, and HRIS integration • ATS Workflow automation and requisition management • Independently manage complex tasks and projects • Coach and mentor junior team members • Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions • Present ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiences • Demonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligence • Drive consistent results in a fast-paced environment • Leverage enterprise-level tools and systems to streamline processes • Data-driven decision-making and analytics • Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success • Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity • Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues • Drive innovation to improve organizational success • Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals • Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence • Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity What You’ll Need to Succeed: • Able and willing to: • Communicate, think, learn, and reason • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility • Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously • Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position • Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders #LI-Remote