Director, Talent Acquisition

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people.

If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.

Position Description

Job Title: Director, Talent Acquisition – Sales & Shared Services

Reports To: VP, Talent Acquisition

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Shared Services Office, Irving, TX (Hybrid)

Summary:

The Director, Talent Acquisition is a player-coach role with a service-minded approach who can drive full-cycle recruitment for key roles while managing a small, high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent acquisition leadership, a data-driven mindset, and a passion for building teams that support best in class work and a great culture. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of our growing organization within Meriton’s Shared Services and across our multi-brand operating companies.

The Director, Talent Acquisition, is a leader in our executive recruitment process, managing everything from strategic intake meetings, crafting engaging job adverts, to preparing candidates for their first day, while delivering exceptional experiences for both candidates and hiring managers.  You come with high ambition, high energy, tremendous work-ethic, and a desire to be part of a winning team.

As a strategic and innovative leader, you are also a critical thinker who is outcome focused and a “driver” who effectively challenges organizational paradigms and has demonstrated ability to effectively lead transformational change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Implement recruiting best practices to attract and retain top talent, while building a strong employer brand, and managing recruitment resources effectively and efficiently.
• Analyze job requirements, conduct market research, and develop unique recruitment initiatives to attract talent.
• Develop and execute hiring plans to support company growth and workforce planning.
• Ensure recruiting practices align with applicable laws and support a consistent, compliant process.

Team & Operations Management

• This section covers the management of the talent acquisition team and the tools they use, with a focus on accountability and efficiency.
• Lead a team of subject matter experts to navigate through a dynamic transformative agenda that is focused on high quality delivery of committed deliverables.
• Track key recruiting metrics, such as time to fill and source effectiveness, to identify areas for improvement and optimize the recruitment process across the Talent Acquisition Team ensuring top performance and accountability while driving results.
• Ensure Talent Acquisition systems and digital tools are fit for purpose and facilitate the acceleration of hiring.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence

• These responsibilities highlight the importance of working with other leaders and departments to achieve hiring goals.
• Work closely with our C-suite and senior leadership, leveraging data-driven insights to make informed hiring decisions for critical executive roles.
• Partner with sales and shared services leaders to understand recruiting needs and deliver tailored strategies for different markets.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to strengthen employer brand and drive candidate interest through events, digital media, and outreach.

Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience

• Ensure a red-carpet candidate and hiring manager experience by providing clear & regular cadence communication, timely feedback, and a seamless hiring process.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times
• Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct

Competencies 

• Elevated professionalism which demonstrates tempered emotions, empathy, positive intent, and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organizatio