Director of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400, 777, and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

Job Title : Director of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
Location : Orlando, FL
Department : Human Resources
Reports To : Vice President of Human Resources
FLSA Status : Exempt

Summary : The Director of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition will be responsible for the management and strategic development for National Airlines’ compliance with all policies and reporting regulations. Oversee the working knowledge of human resources management principles and practices in all human resource programs. Additionally, this individual will oversee the entire hiring process within the company. The Director of Talent Acquisition reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Essential Functions:
Strategy & Alignment
· Partners with C-suite executives and department heads to forecast workforce needs, plan headcount growth, and align hiring with long-term company goals.
· Primarily responsible for creating and implementing hiring strategies.
· Develop strategic hiring plans that align with National core values.
· Plans, develops, and directs talent acquisition/employment strategies to ensure consistency with the organization’s policies and standards.
Team Leadership
· Manage, mentor, and build a team of recruiters with sourcing and HR coordinator skills.
· Define roles and responsibilities for the hiring team and provide them with skill set training and guidance as necessary.
Process & Technology
· Oversee end-to-end recruitment operations, implement Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS tools, and optimize hiring workflows.
· Approve Personnel Requisitions, tracks vacancies, and new positions
· Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to hiring and employment.
· Track and analyze key recruitment metrics to evaluate and improve hiring and recruiter performance.
· Crafts accurate and detailed job descriptions
Pipeline Development
· Build proactive candidate pipelines via networking, employer branding, university partnerships, and community outreach.
· Monitors the recruitment process to ensure company attracts and hires the best talent.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Human Resources.
Data & Analytics
· Track recruitment metrics (such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and retention rates) to report progress to leadership and make data-driven improvements.
· Manage the salary range metrics for the organization-Airline operation.
Candidate & Employee Experience
· Ensure a smooth, engaging journey from the initial application through the interview process and early onboarding.
Supervisory Responsibility : Yes
Qualifications :
· Bachelor’s degree in a related area required or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
· Must pass a background check which may include a pre-employment drug test and criminal history records check (CHRC).
· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
· Minimum of 6 years of management experience leading Human Resources teams.
· Demonstrates expertise in a variety of Human Resources concepts, practices, and procedures.
· A combination of strong recruitment experience, strategic thinking, and ability to have a hands-on role in executing recruitment needs.
· Strong understanding of full cycle recruiting and employer branding techniques.
· Experience with ATS systems, sourcing and recruitment software is a must.
Core Competencies:
· Strong knowledge of federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards under the Labor Act and or Union CBAs.
· Excellent analytical, project management and organizational skills.
· Expert communication and public speaking skills to facilitate a better organizational understanding of complex regulatory standards.
· Integrity and ethical decision making
· Excellent leadership and project management skills
Physical Demands :
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copy machine/printer.
· Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
· Light to moderate lifting up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment :
· Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phones, printers, and overhead lights).
· Ability to work in a confined office or open cubicle environment

The work physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration fora employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.