Director,Talent Acquisition Job Chantilly area,Virginia USA,HR/Recruitment

Worldwide Mission Critical (WWMC) is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Worldwide Mission Critical was founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects. Our ability to put together oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.

WWMC seeks a passionate, strategic, and hands‑on Director, Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment efforts while helping shape the future of talent acquisition across our global business.

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this role goes beyond recruitment, combining leadership responsibilities with direct ownership of a recruitment portfolio. The Director, Talent Acquisition will be responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies, managing a small team, building lasting relationships with hiring managers, and delivering results across a variety of mission‑critical areas, including engineering, construction project management, corporate, and technical roles.

The ideal candidate is an experienced recruiter and people leader who brings a growth mindset and a focus on building scalable recruitment processes that support a fast‑paced environment. This is a full‑time, hybrid role that may require occasional travel.

Primary Responsibilities

Own and execute the full recruitment cycle strategy across the company
Manage a personal requisition load while leading and developing a Talent Acquisition team, ensuring high‑quality hiring outcomes across all business functions
Lead full‑cycle recruitment activities, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding support
Build strong partnerships with senior leaders, hiring managers, and key stakeholders across the business, serving as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition strategy and market intelligence
Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive talent using Linked In Recruiter and other sourcing tools, databases, and networking channels
Develop and execute creative recruiting strategies to address hard‑to‑fill roles and position WWMC competitively in the talent market
Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and succession planning initiatives
Drive employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives to enhance WWMC’s visibility and reputation as an employer of choice
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
Support Talent Acquisition technology initiatives, including ATS enhancements and broader HR projects
Utilize recruitment metrics and data analytics to provide insights, identify trends, and improve hiring effectiveness
Collaborate with HR and business leaders to support organizational growth and talent initiatives
Represent WWMC at industry conferences, networking events, and career fairs to attract top talent and raise employer brand awareness
Provide leadership and mentorship to direct reports while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing recruitment culture

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline required
10+ years of progressive talent acquisition / recruitment…