James Douglas
Executive Talent Acquisition Leader | Global Recruiting Strategist | SHRM Top 5 Recruiting Expert
- Role
- Head of Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement at DCOMM
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Douglas
I’m a global talent acquisition executive with 20+ years of experience helping organizations—from hyper-growth startups to Fortune 500 enterprises—build high-performing, scalable, and human-centric recruitment functions.Recognized by SHRM as one of the Top 5 Recruiting Experts in the World, I’ve served as a keynote speaker, SME, and author on recruitment best practices, hiring trends, and talent strategy. My passion lies in solving complex hiring challenges through a blend of strategic thinking, data, and technology.I\'ve led enterprise-wide transformations, built TA functions from scratch, implemented proprietary optimization frameworks (like my Recruitment Optimization Evaluation), and personally delivered over hires per year at peak performance. My background includes agency, corporate, and entrepreneurial experience, with a track record of boosting hiring velocity, improving candidate experience, and reducing costs.Today, I help companies optimize recruiting systems, processes, and teams so they can attract world-class talent—and keep pace with change. Talent Strategy | RPO | ATS/CRM Optimization Executive Search | DEI | Process Redesign Change Management | Employer Brand | Global HiringLet’s connect if you’re looking to transform your hiring strategy—or want a true partner in building your next high-impact team.
Experience
Head of Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement
Sep 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US
As Head of Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience at DCOMM, I lead all recruiting efforts across regions and business lines, ensuring alignment with growth goals and operational priorities. I manage and mentor Talent & Retention Specialists, oversee third-party vendor partnerships, and partner with regional hiring managers to deliver high-quality hires. I develop and execute sourcing strategies for both W2 employees and subcontractors, while driving recruiting advertising, social media campaigns, and local hiring events to strengthen talent pipelines. I own and optimize our ATS to ensure data accuracy, reporting, and full adoption across markets. In addition, I collaborate on onboarding and training initiatives to improve retention, and I actively build DCOMM’s employer brand and online presence to reflect our values and culture. With regular travel to key regions, I support hiring events and operations on the ground, helping DCOMM scale rapidly while creating a sustainable talent strategy that delivers long-term success.
Education
Jacksonville College
Music Education / Voice Performance
Skills
- Talent Management
- Interviews
- Human Capital Management
- Strategy
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Recruiting Optimization
- Customer Service
- Internet Recruiting
- Executive Search
- Contract Recruitment
- Sales Management
- Public Speaking
- Permanent Placement
- HR Consulting
- Search
- Screening
- Hiring
- Performance Management
- Crm
- Temporary Staffing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruiting
- Recruitment Advertising
- Business Development
- Interviewing
- Talent Acquisition
- Social Media
- Team Leadership
- Human Resources
- Sourcing
- Temporary Placement
- Account Management
- Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Management
- Team Building
- Technical Recruiting
- Client Relationship Building
- Direct Recruiting
- Process Improvement
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