Director of Talent Acquisition

The Director of Talent Acquisition for our client will be a proactive, resourceful, entrepreneurially minded leader who has the drive and ambition to build a world-class organization. They will have specific experience leading complex searches, ideally in a variety of settings and industries, by effectively working with hiring managers to understand their needs, articulate a compelling value proposition, and close ideal candidates.

The recruiter will have experience in or an aptitude for the sports industry and understand the various dynamics of recruiting both within and outside of the industry to yield the most effective candidates.

Like others at our client, the Director of Talent Acquisition will think differently about how to build an organization. Bringing a unique and innovative perspective will be key, and evidence of making successful and lasting hires will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers across all verticals to identify team needs
• Work hand-in-hand with hiring managers to draft compelling position descriptions
• Determine key selection criteria, including ‘must haves,’ and rubrics to assess and compare candidates
• Design a recruiting strategy, including original research and relevant postings, to yield candidates; discuss strategy with hiring managers for input and buy-in
• Source candidates through a variety of means, including traditional sourcing conversations, LinkedIn Recruiter research, referrals, and postings that yield applications
• Create and implement end-to-end hiring processes to ensure a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers, including planning out steps and a weekly/regular cadence for all communication
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews
• Devise an employer branding initiative to build pipelines for future candidates and to build brand awareness of our client’s growth
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates, building a database for the company to utilize and leverage for future recruiting efforts

Qualifications

A. Education and/or Experience

• 10+ years proven experience as an effective, strategic, and high-energy recruiter or comparable human capital role in a high-growth, global company
• Hands-on experience leading full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems
• Exceptional skill in leveraging social media, resume databases, and professional networks to yield qualified candidates
• Excellent, compelling verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A business mindset, with an understanding of how key talent drives business growth, and an ability to convey nuances of the company’s business model to candidates