Director of Talent Acquisition II

Syska Hennessy Group provides specialized consulting, engineering, and commissioning services for clients worldwide.  Our staff provides consulting services throughout the project lifecycle, helping to plan, design, build and operate technically superior facilities.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our Inclusive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to hybrid work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

We currently have an exceptional opportunity for a Director of Talent Acquisition to join Syska our Jacksonville, FL office. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build rapport with a variety of professionals at all levels and develop alliances to work together towards common goals. This role will require the ability to maintain a high level of productivity in a fast-paced work environment.

Job Responsibilities

The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead and develop a high performing US recruitment function, driving the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of talent acquisition across the organization. This role is critical in ensuring the company attracts, hires, and retains top-tier talent aligned with business goals, culture, and growth ambitions.

Additional responsibilities:

• Key Responsibilities

  Strategic Leadership

  • Develops and execute a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce planning needs.
  • Partners with executive leadership to forecast hiring demand and builds proactive talent pipelines.
  • Positions the organization as an employer of choice through strong employer branding initiatives.

  Team Leadership & Development

  • Leads, mentors, and develops a team of recruiters and TA professionals across regions.
  • Establishes clear performance metrics, accountability frameworks, and career development pathways.
  • Fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  Talent Acquisition Operations

  • Oversees end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and a high-quality candidate experience.
  • Implements best-in-class sourcing strategies, including direct sourcing, referrals, and digital channels across both experienced hire and associate programmes.
  • Optimizes recruitment technologies, ATS, and data analytics to drive decision-making.

  Stakeholder Management

  • Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and hiring managers
  • Collaborates closely with HR business partners, and hiring managers
  • Influences hiring decisions through data-driven insights and market intelligence

  Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

  • Strengthen employer value proposition (EVP) and recruitment marketing strategies
  • Ensures a seamless, engaging, and positive candidate journey
  • Leverages social media, events, and partnerships to enhance brand visibility

  Metrics & Reporting

  • Defines and tracks key recruitment KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, diversity metrics, etc.)
  • Uses data and analytics to continuously improve hiring outcomes
  • Provides regular insights and reporting to executive leadership

Job Requirements

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including leadership roles
  • Experience in engineering, Critical Facilities a big plus
  • Proven track record of delivering highly effective TA functions

  Skills & Competencies

  • Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities
  • Deep understanding of recruitment technologies and data analytics
  • Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for innovation, and candidate experience

  Key Success Metrics

  • Quality of hires and retention rates
  • Time-to-fill and hiring efficiency
  • Hiring manager and candidate satisfaction
  • Strength of talent pipelines

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

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