Director, Talent Acquisition

OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, Management & Development, the Director, Talent Acquisition serves as a strategic business partner responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide talent acquisition and workforce planning strategies that enable Year Up United to attract, engage, and hire exceptional and diverse talent. This leader partners closely with senior executives, functional leaders, HR, Finance, Marketing, and external talent partners to align workforce and talent acquisition strategies with organizational priorities.

The role will oversees and enhance talent acquisition solutions, including strategies for full time and contingent hiring, builds scalable recruiting programs, leverages data and market intelligence to inform decision-making, and continuously enhances the candidate and hiring manager experience. As a member of the Talent leadership team, the Director drives innovation and operational excellence across recruiting processes, evaluates emerging technologies and AI-enabled talent acquisition practices, and develops strategies to optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability while maintaining an equitable and human-centered hiring approach.

In keeping with Year Up United’s mission and values, this role will provide direct service to students in accordance with the expectations for all staff (e.g. joint coaching, mentoring, tutoring, etc.). This is a hybrid role requiring regular in-person engagement. Applicants must live within a reasonable commutable distance to a Year Up United location.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution 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 goals, 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.

Executive Partnership & Workforce Planning In partnership with Employee Success Team, consult 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. Talent Acquisition Operations & Innovation 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…