Associate Director of Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

This role is responsible for driving all aspects of the recruiting process including developing and executing on strong recruiting, diversity and employee brand strategies. The Associate Director of Human Resources - Talent Acquisition will set these strategies based on an in-depth understanding of the company's business plans, historical trends and operational priorities. In addition, this individual must be able to develop trusted and meaningful relationships with the business and Human Resources teams to continually evaluate and improve the talent acquisition processes.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Responsible for driving all aspects of the recruiting process including developing and executing on strong recruiting, diversity and employee brand strategies.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team.
  • Foster a team culture that embraces change and can continually deliver in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
  • Work with talent strategy to develop and execute on strategies with an emphasis on proactively attracting talent and providing excellent candidate and internal customer experience, meeting diversity needs and driving our employee brand in the talent marketplace.
  • Manage the projected recruiting pipeline, demand, and appropriately balance workload across the team.
  • Communicate and maintain the employee value proposition and brand that will attract and retain a high performing workforce.
  • Research and recommend innovative new programs, events, campaigns and sources for the recruitment of both active and passive candidates.
  • Ensure compliance with process and documentation requirements.
  • Build out a data-driven recruiting organization, leveraging the application tracking system (Workday) to develop metrics and analytics that provide insights, drive decision-making and measure team productivity and program return on investment (ROI).
  • Develop effective working relationships and partner with leaders at all levels of the organization to understand needs and provide consultation on talent acquisition strategies and challenges.
  • Strategic support a diverse and inclusive culture and workforce, ensuring strategies are included throughout hiring process.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and country laws, regulations and company policies.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or a proven track record in a similar role
  • Minimum seven (7) years recruiting experience
  • Prior management experience with the ability to lead a team
  • Excellent knowledge of the internet, search engines, networking sites, job boards, industry associations and niche web sites
  • Proven and effective interpersonal skills, ability to present information, influence decisions and work with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to produce results with project management skills
  • Excellent computer skills required including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday)

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.