Sr Director - Talent Acquisition

About the role

The Senior Director, Talent Acquisition is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing the organization’s enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy. This role oversees all aspects of recruitment and workforce planning to foster a culture of continuous growth and high performance. The Senior Director partners closely with executive leadership, HR functions, and business leaders to deliver innovative, data-driven hiring solutions that enhance organizational performance and employee experience. This leader ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, drives continuous process improvement through technology and analytics, and fosters a high-performing, inclusive talent acquisition function that supports the organization’s long-term growth and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic/comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company’s overall business goals and growth plans.
• Establish and monitor key recruitment metrics to measure effectiveness while driving continuous improvement.
• Provide reporting and analytics for senior leadership regarding key metrics and initiatives.
• Stay informed of industry best practices, recruitment technologies, and market trends.
• Ensure all TA programs, policies, and procedures comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Enhance and evolve the company’s employer brand to position the organization as an employer of choice.
• Serve as a key member of the HR leadership team, contributing to the overall HR strategy as directed by CHRO and executive leadership team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance TA team focused on promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, continuous improvement, and organizational values.
• Lead transformation from an HR perspective by driving change initiatives, optimizing processes, leveraging technology, and partnering across the organization to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of talent acquisition.
• Proactively work to resolve areas of identified or emerging risk by ongoing audit of internal TA processes, tracking issues, and amending internal guidelines as needed.
• Report risk findings or areas of emerging risk to HR risk partners to find agreeable solutions for mitigating ongoing risk.
• Implement new processes where applicable and provide education and training within TA and to key stakeholders ensuring awareness and compliance.
• Perform special projects and additional duties as required.
• Consistently adhere to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job and complete required compliance training.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent).
• 12+ years of leadership experience in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources, preferably within the banking industry.
• 10+ years managing or leading a team.
• Experience leading HR modernization initiatives with expertise in HR Systems, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Workday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent).

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of various recruitment methodologies, sourcing, and employer branding best practices.
• Intermediate knowledge of Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into actionable strategies.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels across an organization.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful talent acquisition strategies within an organization.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to assess program outcomes and derive actionable insights.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross-functional insights.
• Aligns relationship-building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
• Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
• Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying the importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Minimal travel required.

Benefits

Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Detailed information.

Pay

Pay Range: $171,233.25 - $309,666.00