Director, Talent Acquisition

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Job description

Description:

This position can be based in any of the following locations; Omaha; Lincoln; or Kansas City

Baxter Auto Group is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States almost 2,000 employees and representing 15 different automotive brands across our network of 22 stores. We philosophically believe our people are THE differentiating factor that distinguishes Baxter in the marketplace. We are focused on having superior employee experiences centered around four key pillars: well-being, purpose, belonging and growth. In the end, we want to ensure we're accomplishing three things: delivering on the Baxter employee experience including being great teammates to each other, taking tremendous care of our guests and representing our manufacturing brands with excellence.

Director, Talent Acquisition

Overall responsibility to design, execute and continually evolve a modern talent acquisition model focused on enabling sourcing and hiring of a highly diverse, talented workforce while expanding key organizational mindsets, capabilities and capacity Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Partner with HR Business Partners and General Managers to ensure effective implementation and execution of a modern talent acquisition model across all stores
• Effectively lead and continuously develop a team of talent acquisition professionals
• Lead the expansion and ongoing sustainability of sourcing partnerships with technical programs at universities and colleges
• Significantly expand diversity-based sourcing options for all positions across the group
• Design and coordinate a full military sourcing program
• Develop local, in-market community sourcing plans and strategies including partnerships with community organizations and attendance at community events
• Expand and continually evolve a full high school and college sourcing program for full-time roles, technician-based programs and group-wide internships
• Continuously improve, simplify and streamline talent acquisition related processes and procedures focused on enabling a great candidate experience and hiring manager experience

Your Well-being. We care about your well-being and this position offers an extensive compensation and benefits offering including:

• Extensive benefit offering including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement programs, paid time off program, 401(k) with company match, health savings and flexible spending accounts, group and voluntary life insurance and voluntary short-term and long-term disability plans
• Flexible work arrangement options - including position being able to be based in Omaha, Lincoln or Kansas City areas
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and vehicle servicing

Key, Preferred Qualifications include, but not limited to:

• Knowledge of modern, innovative talent acquisition models, tools, practices, platforms and approaches
• Ability to effectively lead and continually develop a strong talent acquisition team
• Knowledge of effective sourcing and interviewing approaches for large, distributed workforces and multi-site, multi-state operations
• Knowledge of sourcing technical, trade-based roles beneficial
• Strong collaboration and communication capabilities and skillsets to develop and effectively maintain partnerships internally and externally
• Knowledge of EEO laws and regulations relating to talent acquisition
• 10+ years of business operational, HR and/or talent acquisition leadership experience beneficial
• A positive approach and team-first mindset where you are a great, collaborative and supportive teammate
• Forward thinking, progressive and dynamic - always focused on continuous improvement and individual and team growth and development
• Being curious, agile and having a desire to embrace new experiences
• Strong communication skills including having a welcoming approach, good listening skills and being empathic

Employment is contingent upon applicants' successful completion of the background check process and drug screening test. Baxter embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Please refer to the job description for full details about the role.

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