Head of Talent Acquisition

Job Description

The head of talent acquisition collaborates with hiring managers and HR teams to identify talent needs, design recruitment processes, and ensure a positive candidate experience. Their expertise in talent acquisition enables them to drive the organization's talent acquisition initiatives, optimize recruitment efforts, and attract high-caliber professionals to support the company's growth and success. The role of the head of talent acquisition is highly important in a company. Talent acquisition is a critical function that directly impacts the organization's ability to attract and retain top talent. Use the following job description template when hiring for a head of talent acquisition and customize it further based on your specific requirements.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Driving the full spectrum of recruiting and selection activities.
• Creating and implementing talent acquisition strategies for leadership, mid-career, and graduate hiring.
• Designing and driving the adoption of consistent recruiting, interviewing, and hiring practices that support a strong candidate experience.
• Partnering with leaders within the organization to track the ongoing hiring needs of their business
• Managing end-to-end recruitment for senior roles.
• Identifying and partnering with external providers as required to ensure hiring needs are met.
• Defining and driving the team to meet and exceed hiring benchmarks relating to time to fill, cost per hire, diversity hiring, and hiring manager and candidate satisfaction.
• Defining and leading projects focused on continuous improvement.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging recruitment technologies, incorporating innovative approaches into our talent acquisition efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• A proven experience in talent acquisition and recruitment, with a track record of success in leadership roles.
• Can demonstrate leadership and team management skills, capable of inspiring and motivating a team to achieve recruitment goals.
• A strong strategic vision and the ability to align talent acquisition strategies with the organization's business objectives.
• Expertise in talent sourcing, attracting top-tier candidates, and developing a strong talent pipeline.
• Experience in employer branding initiatives and promoting the organization as an employer of choice.
• Data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics and optimize recruitment processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.