Director, TA Enablement

Position Summary

The Director of Talent Acquisition Enablement (TA Enablement) is responsible for operational excellence, driving process design and technology-driven innovation across the Talent Acquisition organization.

In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of product managers and analysts, ensuring the delivery of measurable business impact through process optimization and adoption of cutting-edge digital solutions.

The role requires a strong focus on team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement to enhance candidate, recruiter, and hiring manager experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Team Leadership & Alignment

• Contribute to the design and execution of a multi-year Talent Acquisition transformation roadmap, including process redesign, operating model evolution, and technology modernization
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiter effectiveness, candidate experience, time-to-fill, and NPS
• Contribute to the successful adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working in Talent Acquisition
• Redefine and align team roles and responsibilities to support evolving company priorities and introduce a product-based operating model
• Serve as a change champion, setting the standard for operational excellence and helping drive organizational adoption of new processes and technologies
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment, maintaining focus through periods of change

• Technology Innovation & Process Improvement

• Drive the design, implementation and adoption of innovative Talent technology solutions, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
• Lead ideation and execution of technology enhancements based on stakeholder feedback and industry best practices
• Encourage the team's use of emerging tools to streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and increase efficiency in the day-to-day operations

• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee business-as-usual (BAU) operational design and support for the Talent Acquisition organization, focusing on continuous process improvement
• Contribute to redesign and standardize end-to-end recruiting processes globally, ensuring consistency, compliance, and scalability
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, driving accountability and measurable business impact

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the People Organization, IT, other business units and external vendors to ensure alignment with priority business needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Talent Acquisition Enablement Leadership & Mentorship

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Support multiple transformation teams to drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Set a high standard for excellence, demonstrating commitment, expertise, and passion for Talent Acquisition Enablement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, or related field, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of leading teams through change, driving operational improvements, and implementing technology solutions
• Experience working closely with HRIT teams on the design and implementation of new technologies
• Strong knowledge of HR technology platforms (e.g., Workday Recruiting, Paradox, Eightfold), and process optimization
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills
• Hands-on experience with AI-driven tools and digital transformation initiatives
• Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging metrics to drive decisions

Compensation Overview

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment.

Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
• Wellbeing Support Programs: BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support

Work-life Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees))
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

On-site Protocol: BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs.

Supporting People With Disabilities: BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.

Candidate Rights: BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Data Protection: We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.