Talent Acquisition Director

Title:

Talent Acquisition Director

Job Description:

NOW HIRING: Talent Acquisition Director

Compensation: $130,000-$150,000 per year

Job Overview

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the development and execution of the company's talent acquisition strategy, partnering with senior leadership to identify workforce needs and drive effective recruiting solutions. This role oversees recruiting operations, onboarding, employer branding, sourcing strategies, candidate assessment processes, and talent pipeline development to attract and retain top talent.

The Director also leads and supports executive and leadership recruiting efforts for critical, high-visibility positions, ensuring a strong candidate experience and alignment with the organization's long-term growth objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Create and execute a talent acquisition plan that meets both short-term hiring needs and long-term hiring goals.

Lead efforts to recruit from universities and build a pipeline of entry-level talent for future roles.

Build and maintain internal and external talent pools to ensure a steady supply of candidates for future roles.

Manage internal career movement, ensuring employees have opportunities for growth.

Demonstrate the ability to make quick hiring impacts while developing sustainable strategies for the future.

Use recruitment technology and data to improve hiring processes and track success.

Lead, mentor, and support the Talent Acquisition team.

Personally manage and/or oversee searches for critical, confidential, and high-visibility leadership positions.

Partner directly with executive leadership to define organizational needs, leadership competencies, and succession priorities.

Develop targeted sourcing strategies for executive, senior leadership, and specialized professional roles.

Build and maintain networks of passive executive candidates and industry talent.

Other tasks as assigned

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (master’s preferred).

8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with 4+ years in leadership.

Experience in building internal and external talent pipelines.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid driver's license may be required for this position based on business needs. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and meet company driving eligibility requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of internal mobility and career development.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Proficiency in recruitment technology and data analytics.

• Proven success leading full-cycle recruiting teams in high-growth or complex environments
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with experience in incentive program design
• Deep knowledge of recruitment technology, metrics, and pipeline development best practices
• Strong business acumen with a collaborative and influential leadership style
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and employer branding experience
• Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.