Director, Global Talent Acquisition

About the role

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. The Director, Global Talent Acquisition leads the enterprise recruiting strategy and global talent acquisition function, delivering consistent processes along with strong candidate and hiring manager experiences. As a member of the HR leadership team, the Director partners with senior leaders to align recruiting priorities with business and workforce needs. Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Bloomington, MN office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals and workforce plans.
• Lead recruiting across professional, technical, manufacturing, commercial, and leadership roles, while building a high-performing global team.
• Strengthen the employer brand and expand diverse talent pipelines through external partnerships and sourcing strategies.
• Own and improve recruiting processes, governance, technologies, and tools to deliver a consistent, efficient experience.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on workforce planning, talent forecasting, and enterprise HR priorities.
• Use recruiting metrics and workforce analytics to improve quality, speed, source effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws, company policies, inclusion commitments, and data standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive human resources and talent acquisition experience, including leadership of an enterprise or global recruiting function.
• Proven success building high-performing teams and scalable talent acquisition processes and operating models.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and translate workforce needs into recruiting strategies.
• Experience with recruiting technologies, analytics, and workforce planning tools.
• Must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $180,080.00 - $225,100.00. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance. This position is eligible for annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Paid time away
• Paid leaves (including paid parental leave)
• More (as part of competitive total rewards package)

Schedule

Hybrid schedule required (work at Bloomington, MN office). Travel: up to 10%.