Bureau Veritas North America · 20 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Manager - Houston
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expBureau Veritas North America is seeking an experienced Director of Talent Acquisition to lead and evolve our recruiting function in support of a complex, rapidly growing organization across the United States and Canada. This role is responsible for shaping and executing talent strategy, strengthening partnerships with business leaders, and ensuring Talent Acquisition operates as a high-impact, scalable function across North America.
Information ServicesMedia and EntertainmentPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and scale a team of recruiters and coordinators to drive an efficient, compliant, and high-performing hiring process across the U.S. and Canada, with an emphasis on proactive talent identification and workforce planning
Partner closely with business leaders and the People team across North America to anticipate hiring needs, refine workforce plans, and align recruiting strategy with business growth
Personally manage full-cycle recruiting for senior, strategic, and hard-to-fill roles, while providing oversight and guidance to senior recruiters
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, helping define success profiles, calibrate expectations, and make informed, data-driven hiring decisions
Drive operational effectiveness by owning Talent Acquisition processes, dashboards, and metrics, including leading and lagging indicators such as time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, offer acceptance, and diversity metrics
Develop scalable recruiting processes, tools, and technologies that improve quality, consistency, and efficiency across regions
Introduce innovative ways of working by evaluating sourcing strategies, market mapping, tools, and external partnerships that strengthen pipelines across U.S. and Canadian markets
Create and execute a strategy for building diverse talent pipelines through creative sourcing, networking, and targeted outreach
Break down recruiting silos and standardize best practices while remaining responsive to regional labor market and compliance requirements
Partner with Staffing, Delivery, and HR leadership to forecast hiring capacity, manage headcount planning, and project resourcing needs
Strengthen the employer brand by partnering with the People team to position Bureau Veritas as a destination employer and deliver a consistent, engaging candidate experience from first contact through onboarding
Ensure smooth transitions from recruiting to onboarding by collaborating closely with HR and People Operations
Manage agency relationships including vendor selection, performance management, and contract negotiations across North America
Provide regular insights and reporting to business leaders on hiring progress, market trends, and recruiting effectiveness
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role, with a strong track record of scaling teams in fast-growing organizations
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-region or cross-border recruiting
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
Experience recruiting within professional services environments; exposure to technical, data, or specialized talent markets is a plus
Strong understanding of regional labor markets, hiring practices, and compliance considerations across the U.S. and Canada
Proven ability to lead large-scale, high-impact recruiting initiatives while remaining hands-on
Deep familiarity with modern recruiting tools, sourcing strategies, and employer branding best practices
A data-driven mindset with the ability to turn metrics into strategy
Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
A genuine people-first approach, with a deep commitment to candidate experience, culture, and long-term fit
Preferred
Canadian Talent Acquisition experience strongly preferred
Active Professional HR certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
Bachelor's degree preferred
Professional HR certification preferable (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Optional Life and Pet Insurance
Access to Corporate Discounts
Company
Bureau Veritas North America
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in the Quality Assurance, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE), and Social Responsibility industries.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase