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)
• 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.