Director of Talent Acquisition II

Syska Hennessy Group provides specialized consulting, engineering, and commissioning services for clients worldwide.  Our staff provides consulting services throughout the project lifecycle, helping to plan, design, build and operate technically superior facilities.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our Inclusive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to hybrid work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

We currently have an exceptional opportunity for a Director of Talent Acquisition to join Syska our Jacksonville, FL office. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build rapport with a variety of professionals at all levels and develop alliances to work together towards common goals. This role will require the ability to maintain a high level of productivity in a fast-paced work environment.

The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead and develop a high performing US recruitment function, driving the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of talent acquisition across the organization. This role is critical in ensuring the company attracts, hires, and retains top-tier talent aligned with business goals, culture, and growth ambitions.

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• Develops and execute a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce planning needs.
• Partners with executive leadership to forecast hiring demand and builds proactive talent pipelines.
• Positions the organization as an employer of choice through strong employer branding initiatives.

• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of recruiters and TA professionals across regions.
• Establishes clear performance metrics, accountability frameworks, and career development pathways.
• Fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversees end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and a high-quality candidate experience.
• Implements best-in-class sourcing strategies, including direct sourcing, referrals, and digital channels across both experienced hire and associate programmes.
• Optimizes recruitment technologies, ATS, and data analytics to drive decision-making.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and hiring managers
• Collaborates closely with HR business partners, and hiring managers
• Influences hiring decisions through data-driven insights and market intelligence

• Strengthen employer value proposition (EVP) and recruitment marketing strategies
• Ensures a seamless, engaging, and positive candidate journey
• Leverages social media, events, and partnerships to enhance brand visibility

• Defines and tracks key recruitment KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, diversity metrics, etc.)
• Uses data and analytics to continuously improve hiring outcomes
• Provides regular insights and reporting to executive leadership

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including leadership roles
• Experience in engineering, Critical Facilities a big plus
• Proven track record of delivering highly effective TA functions

• Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities
• Deep understanding of recruitment technologies and data analytics
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for innovation, and candidate experience

• Quality of hires and retention rates
• Time-to-fill and hiring efficiency
• Hiring manager and candidate satisfaction
• Strength of talent pipelines