We are looking for a highly skilled Director of Career & Succession to lead talent acquisition and succession planning efforts for our organization. This Contract position is based in Dallas, Texas, and offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of workforce planning and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting and talent development. This is a 90-day contract position. 100% ONSITE in downtown Dallas, TX.

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Sr Director of Career & Succession Planning (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to identify and attract top-tier candidates.

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding of new employees.

• Design and execute succession planning initiatives to ensure long-term organizational stability.

• Collaborate with leadership teams to assess and plan for future talent needs.

• Enhance talent branding to strengthen the organization’s reputation as an employer of choice.

• Analyze HR metrics to track recruitment performance and employee engagement trends.

• Facilitate talent assessments to identify development opportunities and align them with organizational goals.

• Drive employee engagement programs to foster a positive and productive workplace.

• Provide strategic guidance on business succession planning to support growth and continuity.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and integrate them into talent management processes.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, succession planning, or related fields. • Proven expertise in full-cycle recruiting and talent sourcing strategies. • Strong knowledge of talent branding and its impact on recruitment efforts. • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement succession planning frameworks. • Proficiency in analyzing HR metrics and applying insights to drive improvements. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels. • Solid understanding of employee engagement practices and talent assessment methodologies. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.