Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

Description

Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

What You'll Do :

Enterprise Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a forward-looking enterprise talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational growth, workforce needs, and business priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce trends, labor market dynamics, talent risks, and hiring strategies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, fostering innovation, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Establish enterprise recruiting standards, governance, and best practices that enhance efficiency, quality of hire, and candidate experience.
• Leverage data analytics and talent intelligence to drive strategic decision-making and workforce outcomes.
• Monitor and report on key talent acquisition metrics, including quality of hire, time-to-fill, hiring manager satisfaction, candidate experience, diversity outcomes, and recruiting effectiveness.

Headcount Planning, Forecasting & Talent Intelligence

• Lead enterprise headcount planning, workforce forecasting, and hiring prioritization efforts informed by labor market intelligence and workforce analytics.
• Identify emerging talent trends, competitive risks, and critical workforce needs to inform proactive talent pipeline strategies.
• Align talent acquisition strategies with succession planning, internal mobility, broader talent management initiatives, and leadership hiring needs.

Executive Recruitment & Strategic Talent Pipelines

• Oversee executive and critical-position search strategies to ensure access to diverse, high-caliber leadership and specialized talent.
• Build and maintain strategic talent networks and external partnerships that strengthen executive, leadership, and critical-skill talent pipelines.
• Deliver a high-touch executive candidate experience while optimizing recruitment technologies, sourcing strategies, and external partnerships for effectiveness and return on investment.

Employer Brand & Talent Marketing

• Define and lead the organization's employer value proposition, strengthening its reputation as an employer of choice, while developing integrated talent marketing strategies that enhance visibility, attract diverse talent, and support business growth.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to create compelling recruitment campaigns across digital, social, and community channels and leveraging employee storytelling, culture initiatives, and workforce insights to differentiate the organization in competitive talent markets.
• Continuously assess and improve candidate engagement throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Future Talent & Workforce Development

• Lead enterprise strategies for internships, apprenticeships, university partnerships, and emerging talent programs.
• Build sustainable talent pipelines for critical skill areas and future workforce needs.
• Develop innovative approaches to attracting next-generation talent while supporting organizational diversity and inclusion objectives.

Talent Technology, Innovation & Process Excellence

• Champion the adoption of modern recruiting technologies, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital capabilities that enhance recruiter productivity and candidate experience.
• Evaluate and optimize talent acquisition systems, processes, and vendor relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, scalability, and service quality.

Candidate Experience, Onboarding & Talent Integration

• Partner with HR Operations and business leaders to design a seamless end-to-end candidate and onboarding experience.
• Utilize feedback and data to continuously improve onboarding effectiveness, retention, and employee engagement.
• Align onboarding practices with organizational culture, values, and employee experience strategies.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, internal policies, and evolving legislative or industry requirements, proactively mitigating talent acquisition risk.
• Establish and maintain governance, audit readiness, reporting, documentation, and risk management practices related to recruiting, candidate selection, and talent acquisition operations.

Essential Skills:

The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven talent leader who:

• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including leadership of enterprise-wide recruiting strategies and programs.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience, with a proven track record of hiring, coaching, developing, and managing high-performing recruiting teams.
• Professional Human Resources certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Develops and executes enterprise talent strategies that align workforce capabilities with long-term business objectives and growth priorities.
• Leverages talent intelligence, analytics, and market insights to inform executive decision-making, workforce planning, and talent risk mitigation.
• Partners with executive leaders to drive organizational transformation, strengthen leadership pipelines, and address critical workforce challenges.
• Champions a modern talent acquisition ecosystem through innovative sourcing strategies, employer brand excellence, AI-enabled recruiting, and world-class candidate experiences.
• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Location: Marlborough, MA or Hillsboro, OR

Target Compensation: $164,000 - $197,000