Director, Talent Acquisition

DIRECTOR, TALENT ACQUISITION

AT A GLANCE: 

The Director of Talent Acquisition (TA) will lead the overall TA function and devise talent acquisition strategies to support the organization’s talent growth and objectives. This role requires a strategic and critical thinker with a passion for building effective relationships, a strong understanding of talent acquisition, and a commitment to fostering a data driven culture.

DAY IN LIFE AS A DIRECTOR, TALENT ACQUISITION

Strategic Leadership: Design and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with Broad River Retail’s goals, ensuring a diverse and high-quality talent pipeline.
Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior and executive leaders to identify workforce planning needs, customize recruitment plans, and provide updates on talent acquisition initiatives.
Recruitment Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to attract top talent across all levels of the organization.
End-to-End Recruitment: Oversee the entire recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and selecting candidates, ensuring a positive and efficient candidate experience.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize recruitment metrics and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies, making adjustments as necessary to improve outcomes. Leverage data to identify effective recruiting channels and techniques.
Employer Branding: Enhance the organization’s employer brand by promoting its values, culture, and career opportunities through various channels, including social media and industry events. Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to highlight company culture and values.
Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure that all legal and recruitment practices comply with applicable employment laws and regulations and implement best practices to ensure fairness and equity in hiring.
Market Insights: Stay informed about industry trends, labor market dynamics, and competitive hiring practices to effectively position the organization as an employer of choice.
Budget Management: Oversee TA budget, optimizing resources to meet recruitment goals while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

MEMORY MAKER PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid time off and 401K matching contribution
• Employee discount (40%) at BRR Ashley locations
• Internal Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment that values diversity and collaboration

 CULTURE SNAPSHOT:
Broad River Retail is a privately held organization where a diverse group of people work together and espouse our core values of integrity, personal excellence, customer satisfaction, collaboration, and innovation for the purpose of ‘Furnishing Life’s Best Memories.’ At Broad River, we believe that purpose begins with identity, which is why our people are referred to as “Memory Makers.” We know that everyone who works for our Company has the power to make positive, lasting memories not only for our Guests, but also for their fellow Memory Makers, our partners, their families, and in our communities.

Our vision is to be the premier Ashley Store operator, and our mission is simply to be an excellent home furnishings retailer. Our Memory Makers are the driving force that has led us to being the largest and fastest growing Ashley licensee in the U.S., to being named as the National Home Furnishings Retailers of the Year in 2024 and landing us on the Best Places to Work list three years in a row in our industry.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
Broad River Retail is an EEOC compliant committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful talent acquisition strategies in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use insights to form people related strategic decisions.
• Ability to analyze data and use metrics to drive recruitment performance.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.
• Experience working in Paycom is a plus.

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a collaborative team environment.
• This role is a hybrid (3 days in office) position after training and onboarding is complete.
• Travel to stores, Distribution Centers, and other travel as necessary up to 35% of the time.
• Employees must arrange an appropriate workspace that ensures their productivity. Must be able to participate in virtual meetings, on-camera, and calls with minimal distraction.

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