Talent Acquisition Director (100% Remote)

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Director

100% Remote - 1st shift 8am-5pm Monday - Friday 

Job Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Director is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the talent acquisition strategy for an organization. The director leads a team of recruiters and HR professionals, manages recruitment processes, and ensures the organization attracts, hires, and retains top-tier talent to meet its business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of recruitment trends, market analysis, employer branding, and strategic workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy:

  • Lead the talent acquisition function, including recruitment strategy, talent pipeline development, and overall staffing efforts.

  • Develop and implement long-term talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals and organizational growth.

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to forecast staffing needs and ensure recruitment efforts are aligned with business objectives.

  • Analyze recruitment metrics to assess effectiveness and make data-driven decisions for improvement.

• Team Management:

  • Manage, mentor, and lead a team of talent acquisition professionals, including recruiters and recruitment coordinators.

  • Build a high-performing, collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional results.

  • Oversee training and development for recruitment team members to enhance their skills and ensure best practices in hiring.

• Recruitment Process Optimization:

  • Develop and streamline end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure efficiency and consistency.

  • Create and enforce best practices around sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.

  • Implement and oversee the use of recruitment technology and tools (e.g., applicant tracking systems, recruitment marketing platforms).

• Sourcing and Candidate Attraction:

  • Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of candidates.

  • Build and nurture relationships with external partners, including recruitment agencies, universities, and industry networks.

  • Drive the employer branding strategy to enhance the company’s reputation in the job market.

  • Create and manage talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Partner closely with HR leadership and hiring managers to understand the talent needs of various departments and ensure alignment on recruitment priorities.

  • Advise senior leadership on market trends, compensation strategies, and workforce planning.

  • Foster a collaborative relationship with other HR functions, including Learning & Development and Employee Engagement, to ensure seamless employee lifecycle management.

• Diversity and Inclusion:

  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in all aspects of talent acquisition.

  • Create inclusive recruitment strategies that attract diverse candidates and contribute to a culture of belonging.

• Compliance and Reporting:

  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company-specific policies throughout the recruitment process.

  • Monitor and report on recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate satisfaction, to leadership.

  • Stay informed of employment laws, market trends, and industry best practices to maintain an innovative and compliant approach.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Leader, Recruitment Manager, or similar role in a corporate environment.

• In-depth knowledge of talent acquisition processes, best practices, and recruitment technologies.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of recruiters and HR professionals.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.

• Strong analytical skills and experience using metrics to drive decisions and measure success.

• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and compliance related to recruitment.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).

• Experience with recruitment marketing, employer branding, and social media recruiting.

• Expertise with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other talent acquisition tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, HireVue).

• Experience working with executive-level leadership to define and implement workforce strategies.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, senior leadership position.

• Typically office-based, with some flexibility for remote work or travel depending on the company.

• Occasional travel may be required for recruitment events, university visits, or industry conferences.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Time-to-fill and cost-per-hire metrics.

• Quality of hire and candidate satisfaction ratings.

• Diversity hiring statistics and DEI goals.

• Employee retention and turnover rates within the first year of hire.

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