Director of Talent Acquisition

W.E. O'Neil Construction Company • Full-time • Denver, CO, US • 1m ago

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Denver, CO

Compensation: $114,000 - $165,000 / year

Description

At W.E. O'Neil, we believe our people are the foundation of everything we build. For more than a century, we have delivered exceptional projects by investing in exceptional talent, fostering strong relationships, and maintaining a culture built on trust, accountability, and collaboration.

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our national recruiting function and help shape the future workforce of our organization.

This is an opportunity to build and scale a high-performing Talent Acquisition function, influence workforce strategy, and partner directly with executive and operational leaders across the company. The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading and executing the organization's national recruiting strategy to support business growth and workforce planning while ensuring consistent, efficient, and high-quality hiring practices across all regions.

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the organization's Talent Acquisition function and serves as a strategic partner to business leaders across the company. This role is responsible for developing recruiting strategies, building talent pipelines, improving hiring outcomes, and ensuring a consistent candidate experience that supports long-term organizational success.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, using data, technology, and strong business partnerships to attract and retain top talent.

What You'll Do

Develop and execute a national talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals and workforce planning needs.
Partner with executive, operational, and HR leaders to forecast hiring demand and identify future talent needs.
Establish recruiting priorities, performance objectives, and success measures that support organizational growth.
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Establish clear expectations, priorities, and development opportunities for team members.
Oversee full-cycle recruiting efforts across all regions and business units.
Standardize recruiting processes, tools, and hiring practices to improve consistency and effectiveness.
Develop sourcing strategies and proactive talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
Partner with hiring leaders to improve hiring quality and decision-making.
Strengthen and promote W.E. O'Neil's employer brand in partnership with Human Resources and business leaders.
Ensure a consistent, professional, and engaging experience for candidates and hiring managers.
Train and support hiring managers on effective interviewing, candidate evaluation, and hiring best practices.
Leverage recruiting technology, data, and analytics to improve decision-making and hiring effectiveness.
Track and communicate recruiting performance metrics and trends to leadership.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting processes, tools, and outcomes.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
15+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Experience leading recruiting efforts across multiple regions, offices, or business units.
Construction, engineering, professional services, or related industry experience preferred.
Proven ability to build and scale recruiting functions.
Strong strategic thinking and workforce planning capabilities.
Deep understanding of recruiting metrics and data-driven decision making.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence leaders and build effective partnerships across the organization.

Why Join W.E. O’Neil

Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic talent initiatives.
Lead a growing and evolving Talent Acquisition function with national impact.
Make a meaningful contribution to company growth, culture, and performance.
Join an organization that values people, collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term career development.

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