Job Description
The Director of Talent Acquisition is a strategic, forward-thinking leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing a modern, data-driven talent acquisition strategy for the Texas Children's system. This leader ensures Texas Children's effectively attracts, hires, and retains exceptional talent across clinical, non-clinical, provider, and leadership roles while modeling and embedding the system's HEART values (Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust) throughout the recruitment experience. The Director partners closely with Human Resources, operational leaders, physician groups, Internal Communications, Public Affairs, and Marketing & Communications to deliver a consistent, high-quality, and values-based candidate experience across all Texas Children's entities.
What You’ll Lead
System-wide TA strategy and workforce planning
Proactive recruitment for critical, high-volume, and hard-to-fill roles
Innovation in sourcing, technology, and recruitment processes
A high-performing team of recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators
Consistent, compliant, high-quality recruitment operations
Recruitment marketing, university partnerships, and community outreach
Values-based competencies integrated into hiring decisions
Analytics and dashboards to drive strategy and anticipate needs
Executive and leadership recruitment across the enterprise
What You Bring
Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred
8 years in HR, with 3–5 years in leadership
Master’s degree can substitute for 2 years of experience
Experience in healthcare or large, complex organizations (preferred)
Proven success leading high-performing teams and large-scale hiring operations
Strong knowledge of recruitment tech, sourcing, HR practices, employment law, and analytics
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
