What Adaptable TA Leadership Looks Like in Today’s Fast-Changing Hiring Landscape with Daja Davis of Avis Budget Group

The future of TA is changing quickly, and leaders who embrace adaptability, data and technology are setting the pace. Host Ryan Dull sits down with Daja Davis, Director of Talent Acquisition at Avis Budget Group, to explore her career journey, the transformation of Avis Budget Group’s hiring strategy, and the mindset required for long-term success in TA. They discuss Daja’s non-linear path from retail to admissions to automotive recruiting, how she leads high-volume hiring across the Northeast and Central regions, and the innovations shaping their TA function today.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:30 Daja describes her path from retail to TA and her passion for recruiting.

04:25 Avis Budget Group is a global mobility provider with a large regional TA structure.

05:54 TA transformation centered on process, people and technology.

08:06 This year’s TA priorities focus on consistency, fulfillment, experience and retention.

10:10 Technician hiring surged after strengthening organization and pipeline management.

12:06 A focus on urgency led to structured outreach and faster interview scheduling.

13:11 Growth isn’t always vertical — lateral moves can unlock bigger opportunities.

14:25 The future of recruiting focuses on adaptability and embracing change.

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