Director of Recruitment - Head of Talent Acquisition

The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) - Office of Human Resources, seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Recruitment. In this pivotal role, you will lead strategic talent acquisition initiatives designed to recruit highly qualified team members across the department. This position directs the recruit processes, data management, and the cultivation of internal and external relationships for DMH talent acquisition. The Director of Recruitment is part of the Central Office Human Resources team and reports directly to the DMH Human Resources Director. Ideally, this position will be based in Jefferson City, Missouri; however, for exceptionally qualified candidates there is flexibility to be out of any of our locations within the state of Missouri.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive talent acquisition strategies, including sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding top-tier candidates for clinical, administrative, and support roles across the department.
• Oversee a team of recruiters, providing mentorship, performance management, and professional development to build a high-performing talent acquisition function.
• Provide professional expertise and guidance in talent acquisition strategies.
• Develop strong relationships within the department and with external stake holders.
• Train and support hiring managers and the talent acquisition team on hiring processes, interviewing candidates, crafting recruitment strategies, and data collection.
• Define metrics to pinpoint areas of improvement and implement changes when necessary.
• Remain current with trends and best practices of talent acquisition and implement consistent strategies.
• Champion initiative workgroups focused on leadership development, professional growth, and operational excellence, integrating talent acquisition insights to align with departmental goals.
• Streamline recruitment and onboarding processes through innovative tools and metric-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Maintain and audit HR records, applications, and employee files to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Represent DMH at industry conferences, recruitment events, and networking opportunities to attract diverse talent pools.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, Marketing, or a closely related field, plus 5-7 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including at least 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) are highly preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education on a case-by-case basis.

As a key leader in talent acquisition and HR process improvement, you will drive transformative changes across the department, ensuring best-in-class talent acquisition strategies and consistent applicant relations practices. You will collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams statewide, fostering a high-performance culture. This role offers the chance to build a specialized expertise in strategic HR leadership and talent pipeline development, all while contributing to DMH’s mission of supporting mental health services.

If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: Ryan Todd (573) 751-4090, or by email at Ryan.Todd@dmh.mo.gov

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