Director Talent Acquisition at Lensa Braunfels, TX

Rush Enterprises, Inc. opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are a part of the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America representing truck and trailer manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company’s business goals and culture.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the talent acquisition team to deliver consistent, high-quality hiring results across all departments and levels.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, department heads, and HR business partners to forecast hiring needs and define recruiting priorities.
• Navigating complex interpersonal dynamics with political finesse, building trust and credibility with senior leaders, including challenging stakeholders, to drive alignment and results.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and analytics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and ensure continuous improvement.
• Oversee the development and optimization of employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Manage relationships with third-party agencies, job boards, and recruitment platforms.
• Maintain efficient recruitment tools and systems (e.g., Applicant Tracking System (ATS)) to streamline hiring processes.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to recruitment an employment.

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience regularly interfacing and communicating with executive leaders up to the C-suite.
• A valid driver’s license may be required, along with a driving record that meets the requirements of the company’s insurance provider.

• Demonstrated success in scaling hiring in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of recruiting metrics, sourcing techniques, and employment laws.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HR technologies, and data-driven recruiting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Adept at navigating organizational complexity and engaging senior stakeholders with strategic insight, sound judgment, and clear communication.
• Brings a steady, professional approach to building credibility and alignment-even in high-stakes or challenging interpersonal dynamics.
• Proven track record of hiring at scale, building systemic solutions that support enterprise growth, and automating and innovating.
• Ability to own the outcome, demonstrate excellence with growth mindset.
• Ability to be a trusted advisor and a strong partner and coach for hiring managers and executives.
• Travel required, up to 20% at times, based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate USD $/Yr. Maximum Pay Rate USD $/Yr.