SR TALENT ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL

Overview Senior Talent Acquisition Professional – hybrid position, 3 days a week, located in the Legacy West Support Center in Plano, Texas. About Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. SBH’s purpose is to inspire a more colorful, confident, and welcoming world. We are a leader in professional hair color and beauty supplies, operating across 11 countries through our Sally Beauty and Beauty Systems Group businesses. Our products span hair color, hair care, nails, and skin care for retail customers and for salons, with the Beauty Systems Group branded as Cosmo Prof or Armstrong McCall stores. About the Role The Senior Talent Acquisition Professional leads full‑cycle executive recruitment for Vice President and above roles. The role partners with senior leadership to design and execute data‑driven recruiting strategies that attract, engage, and secure top‑tier executive talent. Responsibilities include acting as a strategic advisor, leveraging advanced sourcing methodologies, reporting and analytics, and AI‑enabled tools to build diverse executive pipelines and deliver measurable hiring outcomes. The position requires strong business acumen, executive presence, and influence at senior levels. Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for Vice President and above roles across corporate and field functions. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on market intelligence, talent mapping, succession alignment, and hiring strategy. Develop and execute customized search strategies for highly confidential and complex executive searches. Build and maintain diverse, high‑caliber executive talent pipelines aligned with long‑term workforce planning. Ensure a best‑in‑class executive candidate experience. Develop forward‑looking executive recruiting strategies aligned with business growth plans. Partner with HR and business leaders to anticipate leadership gaps and succession needs. Utilize market data and competitive intelligence to inform hiring decisions. Influence organizational design conversations through talent insights. Recruit for high‑touch areas as needed. Design and deliver executive‑level dashboards and insights on time‑to‑fill, quality of hire, executive pipeline diversity, offer acceptance trends, and market competitiveness. Translate recruiting data into strategic recommendations and continuously evaluate recruiting effectiveness to optimize processes. Leverage AI‑powered sourcing tools to identify and engage executive talent. Utilize AI for talent mapping, predictive hiring insights, candidate engagement, and workflow automation. Evaluate emerging recruitment technologies and recommend adoption strategies while promoting responsible and ethical AI use. Build strong partnerships with C‑suite and senior executives, providing consultative guidance on compensation positioning and market dynamics. Influence hiring decisions through structured assessments and calibrated evaluation processes. Drive alignment across HR, Total Rewards, and business leadership and contribute to other projects and initiatives as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including executive‑level recruiting. Demonstrated success recruiting Vice President and above leadership roles. Strong understanding of executive compensation structures and employment agreements. Experience building recruiting strategies in complex, multi‑functional organizations. Advanced proficiency in recruiting analytics and reporting tools. Experience leveraging AI tools within sourcing, screening, and pipeline development. Exceptional communication and executive presence. Competencies & Attributes Passionate Learner – Constantly seeks opportunities to grow and develop, demonstrates intellectual curiosity, actively requests feedback, and stays informed on emerging recruiting technologies and market trends. Flexible & Agile Adapter – Responds positively and effectively to change, adjusts strategies quickly in dynamic business environments, and remains solution‑oriented under pressure. Talent Builder – Champions diverse, high‑performing teams, intentionally cultivates inclusive talent pipelines, and fosters collaboration to solve complex challenges. Effective Communicator – Communicates with clarity, confidence, and executive presence, tailors messaging appropriately for senior stakeholders, and ensures alignment across audiences. Team Builder – Operates with humility and inclusion, builds strong partnerships, values diverse perspectives, and holds self to a high standard of collaboration and accountability. Customer‑Focused Partner – Understands internal and external customer needs, provides insights that shape recruiting strategy, and proactively supports business objectives. Strategic Thinker – Understands how departments interconnect and how executive talent drives enterprise performance, aligning recruiting strategies with long‑term organizational goals. Big Picture Thinker – Anticipates future leadership needs and considers enterprise‑wide implications when developing talent solutions. Results Driver – Delivers measurable outcomes, maintains high standards for performance, accountability, and follow‑through in executive hiring. Problem Solver & Decision Maker – Analyzes complex information, identifies key insights, and makes sound recommendations, taking decisive action to overcome obstacles and drive results. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of office settings, such as safe work practices with office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, and observing fire regulations. The work is sedentary, with typical office tasks; occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items such as papers or files may occur. No special physical demands are required. Benefits We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match. Associates may also enjoy in‑house salon services, a varied selection of food options at the corporate campus, and a professional onsite store providing merchandise discounts. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev