Director Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition

Own the full-cycle recruiting process across all business functions, from workforce planning through offer acceptance.

Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities.

• Source, recruit, interview, and close top talent across technical, corporate, creative, and leadership roles.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage the applicant tracking system, recruiting metrics, interview process, and candidate communications.
• Continuously improve hiring processes, interview practices, and the overall candidate experience.
• Train and coach hiring managers on interviewing best practices and selection decisions.
• Manage external recruiting agencies, job boards, and talent partners as needed.

Talent Strategy

Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational growth.

• Develop talent dashboards and recruiting analytics that provide actionable business insights.
• Build employer branding initiatives that position Hawke as an employer of choice.
• Evaluate recruiting technology, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and hiring outcomes.

Talent Development

• Collaborate with People Operations to design career pathing and internal mobility programs.
• Support leadership development initiatives and succession planning.
• Help identify high-potential talent and create opportunities for employee growth.
• Partner with managers to strengthen onboarding and new hire integration.

Employee Experience

• Collaborate with People Operations on engagement and retention initiatives.
• Analyze employee feedback and recruiting insights to improve the employee experience.
• Support initiatives that reinforce Hawke's culture, values, and leadership expectations.
• Partner on recognition and development programs that encourage employee growth and engagement.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on hiring, talent planning, organizational structure, and workforce needs.
• Collaborate closely with People Operations to ensure alignment across recruiting, onboarding, performance, and talent initiatives.
• Develop scalable talent processes that support business growth while maintaining an exceptional employee experience.