Head of Talent Acquisition; Talent Acquisition Lead

Position Summary

The Head of Talent Acquisition leads the organization’s recruitment efforts to attract, evaluate, and hire top talent. This role partners closely with senior business leaders, People Team Partners, and key stakeholders to understand evolving talent needs and deliver strategic, business-aligned hiring solutions. The Head of Talent Acquisition leads and mentors a team of Talent Partners, ensuring alignment with company goals and equipping the team with the tools, capabilities, and support needed to succeed.

This role plays a critical part in shaping and executing a seamless, engaging hiring experience that supports the organization’s overall talent acquisition strategy.

• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Talent Partners, including hiring, performance management, professional development, and compensation recommendations.
• Build and scale a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment across a broad range of roles and levels, ensuring hiring strategies align with business priorities and long-term workforce needs.
• Partner with leaders to develop clear job descriptions and hiring criteria, design structured and inclusive interview processes, and support sound, evidence-based hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with business and functional leaders to anticipate talent needs, forecast demand, and develop proactive recruitment plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on effective interviewing, inclusive hiring practices, and structured decision-making.

• Lead enterprise-wide sourcing and outreach strategies to build strong, diverse talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Define, track, and analyze key talent acquisition metrics, using insights to improve quality, efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
• Drive the adoption and optimization of recruiting technologies, including ATS, CRM, assessments, and related tools, to enhance scalability and candidate experience.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert for the ATS (Lever or similar systems), ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and effective use across the organization.

• Establish and continuously improve enterprise‑ready hiring processes that balance speed, quality, and communication.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end onboarding experience, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires and timely, compliant completion of required documentation.
• Ensure consistent and compliant hiring practices across regions, identifying capability gaps and coordinating training or upskilling as needed.
• Stay current on industry trends, labor market dynamics, and best practices to continuously strengthen the talent acquisition function.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including at least two years in a people leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to build and develop high‑performing teams.
• Experience leading talent acquisition in professional services and/or technical recruiting environments.
• Experience in a professional services environment (e.g., construction management, engineering, consulting) preferred.
• Proven success aligning recruitment strategies with business growth, workforce planning, and organizational priorities.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder, comfortable partnering with senior leaders and influencing across the organization.
• Solid working knowledge of employment laws and regulations impacting hiring and selection.
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM, and other recruiting technologies.
• Experience supporting employer branding and talent marketing initiatives.
• Analytical, data‑driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.