Vice President of Recruitment
About the role
Our client is a respected nonprofit organization experiencing continued growth and expansion. They are seeking a strategic Vice President of Recruitment to lead enterprise-wide talent acquisition initiatives, workforce planning, and recruitment operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative HR leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams and developing innovative recruitment strategies.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute organization-wide talent acquisition and workforce planning strategies aligned with business objectives
Lead recruitment initiatives to attract top talent and address critical hiring needs
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, workforce development organizations, and community partners
Oversee recruitment marketing, applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment vendors, and sourcing strategies
Develop workforce pipeline programs for high-demand and hard-to-fill positions
Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and community recruitment initiatives
Analyze recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, vacancy rates, applicant flow, turnover trends, and hiring effectiveness
Ensure recruitment processes remain compliant with all federal, state, and local employment regulations
Design and implement employee retention strategies that improve workforce stability and engagement
Partner with Learning & Development and HR leadership on onboarding, career development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
Supervise and mentor recruitment staff while fostering accountability and professional growth
Manage recruitment budgets, vendor relationships, and related contracts
Prepare workforce planning and recruitment reports for executive leadership
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on talent acquisition trends, workforce planning, compensation competitiveness, and staffing challenges
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Services, or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, human resources, or workforce planning
Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, recruitment analytics, and workforce reporting
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational initiatives
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment