Manager, Talent Acquisition Strategic Initiatives at DISH

DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile. 

Our talent acquisition teams partner with the innovators driving DISH’s unique brand of creative ambition. From identifying and developing the company’s deep pool of talent to negotiating the evolving legal landscape, our employees across TA bring their kind of invention to effect positive change across the company and their careers.

DISH is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition Strategic Initiatives to lead the development and ongoing support of DISH recruitment programs. This role reports to the Head of Talent Acquisition Operations and Shared Services, and will oversee our ongoing process improvement, candidate experience, and internal programs such as Immigration and Interviewer Certification. The Manager will supervise a team, partner with recruitment and HR team members at all levels, and represent DISH with external partners to deliver enterprise-wide recruiting initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a small team of 4-6 subject matter experts in areas such as process improvement, immigration, TA internal training and recognition programs, etc. 
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process; develop and implement strategies to enhance candidate engagement and satisfaction
• Program Oversight: Provide leadership to all projects including project scope, planning, development, and rollout to include change management, communication, and training to internal teams and stakeholders
• Process Optimization: Analyze recruitment processes and metrics to identify areas for improvement; implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and overall program effectiveness
• Focused on continuous process improvement including leveraging external market and industry data and facilitating cross-functional and collaborative working sessions 

Education and Experience:

• College degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience either leading HR or recruiting teams; or 5 years experience in a program management role
• Prior leadership/management experience required
• Experience working with an ATS, CRM, and other like tools and platforms

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Recruiting and HR functions and interdependencies with other functions
• Program or Project Management experience - tracking progress, recognizing dependencies, and aligning resources around program deliverables to ensure successful completion
• Program Management Strategy - ability to develop a program roadmap and develop executive summary of program progress
• Strong knowledge of operational functions and how to measure and manage service level agreements, key performance indicators, and customer experience metrics
• Self-starter with the ability to work with little direction and produce results; ability to influence across reporting lines, and bring multiple groups together to drive change management and adoption

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.