Director Talent Acquisition

About the Role

The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for the full-life cycle recruitment process, including the development and execution of attraction, sourcing, assessment, selection, and acquisition strategies for high-quality candidates. This role formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. Responsibilities include building business capabilities, developing leaders, and driving change efforts while ensuring the maintenance of accurate records and reports concerning all phases of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies and specific recruiting programs to create a pipeline of diverse talent to meet business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor written recruitment processes and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Manage a team of talent acquisition professionals, ensuring they meet or exceed established targets and comply with work instructions and policies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organizational goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Use data and analytics to identify internal and external trends and metrics to develop solutions for talent acquisition and employee retention.
• Define, develop, and roll out monthly/quarterly recruiting metrics (qualitative and quantitative) in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Partner closely with leadership and line management to optimize and drive an efficient recruiting process from talent attraction to onboarding.
• Improve organizational attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices, monitoring job offers, compensation, benefits, and perks.
• Lead the recruitment technology platform strategy, ensuring full optimization and continuous improvement of the Applicant Tracking System and other tools.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, employment regulations, and recruiting applications.
• Participate in company projects to enhance Talent Acquisition and other areas of the company.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives for the department in an effective and innovative fashion.
• Work with other leaders to establish and achieve strategic plans.
• Provide leadership and direction to managers in their respective divisions/departments.
• Oversee department staffing needs, including interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluations.
• Participate in budget development and monitoring of expenses.

Requirements

• 15+ years developing Talent Acquisition strategy and processes/procedures.
• 10+ years in a leadership/management role.
• High-volume manufacturing environment experience is strongly preferred.
• BA, BS Degree in Business or Human Resources-related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of full-life cycle recruiting processes, best practices, and applications.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (U.S. and state).
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and ATS applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public presentation skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills, including creative problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus, with the ability to build relationships across a geographically dispersed organization.
• Strong knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to apply excellent judgment, decision-making skills, and strong work ethics.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports to: VP, Human Resources