Head Talent Acquisition

Job Summary:

The Head of Talent Acquisition is responsible for developing and leading the overall talent acquisition strategy to attract, hire, and retain top talent across the organization. This leader will manage a team of recruiters and partner with executive leadership to understand workforce needs, promote employer branding, and ensure a seamless and scalable recruitment process aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a long-term talent acquisition strategy aligned with the companys growth and diversity goals.
  
• Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and build scalable talent pipelines.
  

• Team Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team.
  
• Set KPIs and performance metrics for the recruitment team.
  

• Process & Technology:

• Oversee the recruitment lifecycle and continuously optimize processes for efficiency and candidate experience.
  
• Leverage technology (e.g., ATS, CRM) to drive data-informed hiring decisions.
  

• Employer Branding:

• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to build and promote a compelling employer brand.
  
• Represent the company at external recruiting and branding events (career fairs, conferences, etc.).
  

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI):

• Implement inclusive hiring practices and ensure diverse talent pipelines.
  
• Monitor DEI metrics related to hiring and recruitment.
  

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and hiring managers.
  
• Ensure alignment between recruitment goals and overall business objectives.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
  
• Proven track record of building and scaling recruitment teams in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of recruiting tools, platforms, and emerging hiring trends.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational change.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in employer branding and recruitment marketing
  
• Familiarity with global recruitment practices (if international hiring is involved)
  
• Data analytics and dashboard/reporting skills
  
• Experience working in tech, healthcare, finance, or [insert industry]
  

Success Metrics:

• Time-to-hire and cost-per-hire improvements
  
• Candidate experience (NPS scores, feedback)
  
• Diversity hiring ratios
  
• Offer acceptance and retention rates
  
• Hiring manager satisfaction

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