Director, Talent Acquisition

Position Summary

The Director, Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading, developing, and optimizing Guardian’s Talent Acquisition function to support the organization's continued growth and commitment to superior service.

Talent Acquisition Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Talent Acquisition team members and recruiting support staff.
• Establish team goals, performance expectations, and development plans that drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for Talent Acquisition professionals.
• Purposefully partner with hiring managers and business leaders to promote effective recruiting practices and successful hiring outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent acquisition strategies, labor market trends, and workforce planning initiatives.

Talent Acquisition Strategy, Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with Guardian’s growth objectives and workforce needs.
• Optimize recruiting workflows, service delivery models, and operational processes to improve efficiency and hiring effectiveness.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, and recruiting outcomes.
• Oversee recruiting coordination, vendor relationships, employment branding initiatives, and recruiting partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, recruiting policies, pre-employment screening requirements, and organizational standards.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure recruiting effectiveness and team performance.

Talent Acquisition Technology & Analytics

• Provide strategic leadership for Workday Recruiting and related talent acquisition technologies.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize recruiting technologies, automation tools, sourcing platforms, and workflow enhancements.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into action.
• Leverage data, trends, and market intelligence to identify opportunities, improve hiring outcomes, and support business decisions.

Candidate Experience & Strategic Partnerships

• Champion a people-first candidate experience that reflects Guardian’s culture, values, and commitment to service excellence.
• Build strong relationships with pharmacy leadership, Support Services leadership, Human Resources, and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners receive responsive, transparent, and high-quality support throughout the recruiting process.
• Promote Guardian’s employer brand through consistent messaging, engagement strategies, and recruiting best practices.