Director, Talent Acquisition

About This Role

This role is responsible for leading and executing innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent across Emerging Talent, FSC, and Field Recruitment teams, driving the evolution of recruiting policies and processes. The Director will empower teams to build strategic partnerships and talent pipelines, ensuring a seamless hiring lifecycle. It also advances workforce planning, employer branding, sourcing, operations, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic direction and execution of all talent acquisition initiatives to align with company organizational goals.
• Develop and implement advanced recruitment strategies and workforce planning models.
• Optimize and elevate the performance of the talent acquisition team by setting clear performance metrics and providing leadership training.
• Utilize data-driven insights and analytics to continuously refine recruitment methodologies and enhance candidate experience.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with university career services, industry organizations, and other talent partners.
• Drive the integration and utilization of cutting-edge recruitment technologies and platforms.
• Oversee the management of the talent acquisition budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial discipline.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience
• 5+ years in Director or Senior Manager role
• Proven ability to design and execute innovative recruiting strategies
• Strong leadership in managing recruiting teams and driving performance
• Skilled in workforce planning, talent pipelining, and supporting business aligned hiring objectives
• Demonstrated success in high volume hiring and leading enterprise level talent initiatives
• Experienced in developing and managing recruitment budgets
• Proficient in Workday
• Knowledgeable in modern recruiting trends, technologies, and tools
• Strong inclusive leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for influencing stakeholders
• Data driven approach to improving and measuring recruiting outcomes
• Proven ability to refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and quality
• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws to ensure compliant hiring practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees and relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Over 10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 5+ years in Director or Senior Manager role.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven success leading high performing TA teams and delivering recruiting strategies aligned with organizational and diversity goals
• Skilled in developing data driven long-term staffing plans and anticipating talent needs
• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Applies strong analytical skills to interpret complex data, improve recruiting performance
• Global TA experience with cross-cultural and regulatory awareness
• Forward-thinking mindset focused on continuous improvement and exploring new sourcing channels and technologies

Skills

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Benefits

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