Non-Clinical / Support Services Talent Acquisition Manager

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition Manager Strategy, Analytics & Innovation, reports directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition, and is responsible for leading a high-performing recruiting team while developing and executing forward-thinking talent strategies. This role blends people leadership with deep expertise in recruiting technologies, AI-driven solutions, data analytics, and process optimization. This leader is both strategic and hands-on leveraging technology and data to streamline workflows, enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience, and deliver scalable, creative hiring solutions aligned to evolving business needs.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Required Experience
5 years or more of talent acquisition experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Strong experience with ATS platforms, recruiting technologies, and AI-enabled tools
Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to drive strategy and decision-making
Experience leading recruiting teams in high-volume and/or specialized hiring environments
Preferred Experience
Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, or similar)
Advanced analytics and reporting skills (Excel, dashboards, Power BI tools)
Experience scaling talent acquisition strategies in a growing or transforming organization
JOB DUTIES
Team Leadership & Performance Management
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners to achieve hiring goals, service level expectations, and quality-of-hire standards
Establish clear performance metrics, accountability frameworks, and data-driven goals for recruiting staff
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and proactive, candidate-centric recruiting
Partner with hiring leaders to align on talent strategy, workforce planning, and hiring priorities
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute comprehensive, forward-looking recruitment strategies aligned to business objectives
Proactively identify talent gaps and build scalable hiring plans to meet current and future workforce needs
Drive consistency and excellence across the full recruitment lifecycle
Implement structured, efficient, and high-impact recruiting processes that enhance speed and quality
Technology, AI & Process Optimization
Lead the adoption and optimization of ATS, AI tools, and recruiting technologies to improve efficiency and outcomes
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline workflows, reducing manual effort and cycle times
Partner with HRIS/IT to implement system enhancements, integrations, and digital solutions
Train and enable recruiters and hiring managers on technology, tools, and best practices
Data Analytics & Insights
Develop and manage recruiting dashboards and metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, funnel conversion and source effectiveness)
Translate data into actionable insights to inform strategy and improve performance
Establish data governance standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to influence decision-making
Innovative Sourcing & Workforce Strategy
Design and implement creative sourcing strategies, including pipelining, market mapping, and AI-enabled sourcing to include school and community partnerships
Leverage labor market data and competitive intelligence to proactively shape recruiting strategies
Explore and implement alternative staffing models (e.g., contingent workforce, partnerships, early career programs)
Strengthen employer branding and candidate engagement through modern, technology-driven approaches
Stakeholder Partnership
Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders on talent trends, market conditions, and hiring strategies
Collaborate with HR, Compensation, and Talent Development to align hiring with organizational goals
Deliver a high-touch, consultative, and solutions-oriented experience for hiring managers
Owns Director and above requisitions, as needed, for assigned area of responsibility
Performs duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strategic thinking and execution
Data-driven decision making
Technology and AI enablement
Process optimization and continuous improvement
Innovation and creative problem-solving
Leadership, coaching, and influence
Executive communication and stakeholder partnership
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements
Talking
Working Conditions
Office Setting
Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.