Talent Acquisition Functional Leader

R Talent Acquisition Functional Leader - Drivers (Open)

Location:

Houston, TX (HO) - HR - NAMRadnor, PA (Airgas HO) - Management

World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide's ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?Air Liquide is Hiring for a Talent Acquisition Manager - Driver/Logistics

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We are looking for you

Recruiter: Lilian Harrell  / / CALL/TEXT

We are seeking a highly specialized and strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the end-to-end recruitment process for critical, safety-sensitive roles, primarily CDL Drivers and Mechanics, across our various divisions. This leadership role requires a strategic, analytical, and dynamic individual who will not only drive aggressive hiring targets but also ensure absolute regulatory compliance at every stage.

• Lead the end-to-end Talent Acquisition process for Driver roles across divisions, including job scoping, sourcing, screening, and hiring.

• Collaborate with division leaders to forecast staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.

• Drive initiatives to attract an inclusive pool of qualified candidates, aligning with the company's goals.

• Ensure hiring processes align with DOT regulations and company policies.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of DOT application requirements, including FMCSA regulations, CDL licensing, and driver qualification files.

• Partner with compliance teams to ensure all candidate documentation meets regulatory standards before onboarding.

• Keep updated on changes to DOT regulations and communicate their impact on recruitment practices to stakeholders.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, business objectives, and operational challenges.

• Provide guidance and training to hiring managers on interviewing techniques, DOT compliance, and candidate evaluation.

• Act as a liaison between HR, business leaders, and candidates to ensure clear communication and alignment throughout the hiring process.

• Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines for hard-to-fill roles for driver and mechanic roles.

• Leverage job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and employee referrals to identify high-quality candidates.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, and present actionable insights to leadership.

• Utilize recruitment metrics to assess performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making.

• Ensure consistent use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to maintain accurate records and compliance.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required). 

• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and collaborating across multiple divisions.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making and process improvement.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Highly motivated, goal driven, result oriented and team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on DOT-regulated roles, including CDL drivers and mechanics.

• Expertise in sourcing strategies, talent market trends, and workforce planning.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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