Interim Director, Talent Acquisition

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced interim Director of Talent Acquisition for a contract engagement in Plano, TX. The role operates on a hybrid schedule, with four days onsite per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies aligned with organisational objectives, overseeing field recruitment operations, and driving measurable improvements in hiring outcomes. Healthcare recruiting experience is preferred.

This position demands a leader who can operate both strategically and hands-on, optimising ATS platforms and recruiting workflows, establishing KPIs and performance dashboards, and partnering with executive leadership on workforce planning. The role suits a seasoned recruiting professional with at least eight years of experience, including five or more years managing recruitment teams in fast-paced environments.

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with organisational and field recruitment objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage field recruitment teams to improve hiring performance and accountability.
• Establish recruiting KPIs, performance metrics, and dashboards to track time-to-fill and recruiter effectiveness.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
• Optimise ATS platforms, recruitment tools, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with executive leadership and hiring managers to forecast staffing needs and address recruitment challenges.

• Eight or more years of professional recruiting or talent acquisition experience, with at least five years in a team leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with ATS administration, optimisation, and recruitment technology reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis, plus proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to develop recruiting KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level performance reports.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence hiring managers and senior leadership.
• Healthcare industry recruiting experience is preferred, along with multi-location field recruitment exposure.

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced talent acquisition and human resources professionals with contract and interim opportunities suited to their expertise. The firm provides personalised candidate support, transparent communication, and hands-on guidance throughout the placement process. Wheeler Staffing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.