Director, Talent Acquisition

- Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational growth and impact goals and workforce needs.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on talent market trends, workforce planning, talent availability, organizational design, and hiring strategy.

- Lead the design and continuous improvement of enterprise recruiting programs, processes, tools, and operating models.

- Partner with business leaders to anticipate future talent needs and develop proactive workforce strategies.

- Establish and monitor talent acquisition goals, functional and organizational goal s, and performance metrics to drive accountability and results.

- Lead and develop scalable approaches for both permanent and contingent workforce planning.

- Champion equitable hiring practices and strategies that support diverse and inclusive talent pipelines.

- Direct the recruitment process for senior leadership positions and have the ability to personally manage a requisition portfolio.

- In partnership with Employee Success Team, c onsult with senior leaders to determine optimal workforce solutions, including permanent hiring, contingent labor, consultants, project-based resources, and internal mobility opportunities.

- Partner with Finance, HR, Procurement, and business leaders to align hiring strategies and processes with budget, organizational priorities, and workforce plans.

- Provide recommendations based on labor market intelligence, compensation trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring practices.

- Support talent review discussions related to workforce gaps, succession planning, and strategic hiring initiatives.

- Establish and optimize recruiting operations, processes, governance, and service delivery models.

- Leverage recruiting data and talent analytics to identify trends, improve effectiveness, and inform strategic decision-making.

- Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-enabled recruiting technologies and automation solutions that enhance talent sourcing, screening, candidate engagement, and operational efficiency while ensuring ethical and equitable use.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify workflows, reduce time-to-fill, improve quality of hire, and elevate the candidate experience.

- Partner with People Operations and HRIS and technology teams to maximize utilization of Workday, ATS platforms, reporting tools, and emerging talent technologies.

- Partner with Marketing and Communications leaders to strengthen Year Up United's employer brand and talent value proposition.

- Develop innovative sourcing strategies that attract diverse, mission-aligned talent across multiple functions and geographies.

- Cultivate strategic relationships with external talent communities, search firms, staffing partners, educational institutions, and professional organizations.

- Ensure consistent messaging and candidate experiences across all recruiting channels.

- Lead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition team members, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture.

- Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development opportunities for recruiters and talent partners.

- Create knowledge-sharing practices, hiring manager education programs, and recruiter capability-building initiatives.

- Serve as a key leader within the broader HR and Talent function.

- Serve as the organizational subject matter expert on talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, recruiting operations, and contingent workforce management.

- Influence cross-functional initiatives that support organizational growth, efficiency, and talent outcomes.

- Ensure compliance with employment laws, hiring policies, and organizational standards.

- Establish governance and best practices across all recruiting activities and external vendor partnerships.

- Serve as a coach or mentor for a small number of current students

- Participate in or facilitate weekly group sessions with students

- 7 + years of progressive talent acquisition experience, 5+ years of leadership and management responsibility .

- Demonstrated success developing and executing talent acquisition strategies across multiple business functions and geographies.

- Experience leading recruiting teams and influencing senior leaders and executives.

- Strong workforce planning, talent analytics, and recruiting operations experience.

- Experience managing both permanent and contingent workforce hiring strategies.

- Experience building and enhancing employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.

- Strong business acumen and ability to align talent strategies with organizational objectives .

- Experience leveraging data, technology, and automation to improve recruiting outcomes.

- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive influencing skills.

- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems required; Workday preferred

- Experience evaluating, implementing, and optimizing AI-powered recruiting technologies and talent intelligence platforms preferred

- Passion for working with young adults and commitment to the mission and values of Year Up United

- Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers. We define the Opportunity Divide as the gap between companies seeking skilled talent, and young adults who lack access to the skills, experiences, and support to break through barriers and achieve their full potential in their careers.