Director of Talent

Job title

Director of Talent

Talent

CFO

Full-Time - Exempt

Remote (preference given to candidates 50-miles within Atlanta, GA)

Up to 10% for company meetings and training

The Director of Talent leads BELAY's Talent department — sourcing, vetting, contracting, and placing independent contractors to meet client and placement demands. This results-driven leader thrives in a fast-paced environment and builds scalable talent-acquisition strategies to support BELAY's growth.

This leader drives a high-performing team with passion and optimism to exceed contractor supply and quality goals, while staying responsive, detail-oriented, and technologically savvy.

As a BELAY Corporate Team member, you will professionally represent the company in all virtual and in-person interactions. You are expected to exemplify our mission, vision, and core values while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.

• Develop direct reports as an extension of BELAY's leadership principles and hold them accountable to company goals.
• Set vision and strategy for the Talent team, and advise executive leadership on workforce and contractor supply planning.
• Keep the team current on new technologies, best practices, and efficiency recommendations.
• Stay current on staffing industry trends, rates, and compliance; ensure interviewing, vetting, contracting, and placement meet federal and state law.
• Serve as the expert on employment and independent contractor law, including Independent Contractor Agreements.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex contractor relations, investigations, and legal or staffing risk.
• Promote a culture of innovation and excellence through strong recruiting knowledge, business acumen, and continuous learning.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Hold regular one-on-ones with direct reports for coaching, feedback, and escalation management.

• Meet company goals and metrics that drive high client and contractor satisfaction.
• Oversee sourcing and lead generation to build and maintain a strong contractor pipeline.
• Partner with Marketing to position the BELAY brand as a top contracting opportunity.
• Ensure the Talent team is trained and equipped to recruit, vet, and place contractors across verticals.
• Own the contracting and placement process; propose improvements that accelerate placement and reduce DSO.
• Own department technology (e.g., Fountain, Job Board, contractor matching) to maximize efficiency, reporting, and analytics.
• Spearhead contract changes and keep interviewing, vetting, and contracting compliant with law.
• Recommend process, system, and department changes as the business grows.
• Develop and review reporting against plans and metrics to support evidence-based decisions.

• Partner with legal counsel on compliance with employment and independent contractor law.
• Establish Talent department policies and risk-management standards.
• Oversee due diligence and contractor integration for new markets or business expansion.

• Partner with the CFO and Finance on the Talent department budget and investment decisions.
• Own departmental budget creation and adherence.
• Set long-term Talent priorities and operating plans aligned with BELAY's people strategy.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in the staffing industry or a large staffing/talent-acquisition department, ideally with multi-vertical or high-growth placement operations. Recruiting or sales team leadership experience is a plus.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven success managing contractor relations, legal escalations, and compliance.

• SHRM certification, ASA Certified Staffing Professional (CSP), or comparable credential preferred.

• Driven self-starter who is flexible, creative, organized, and action-oriented.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and change-management skills.
• Team player willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
• High degree of autonomy with the ability to work remotely.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through growth and process improvement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs

BELAY is a remote-first organization. This role requires a dedicated home office, regular use of virtual collaboration tools, and a work schedule that aligns with business needs and BELAY's core collaboration hours. Occasional travel or flexibility outside standard business hours may be required based on the role.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Frequent participation in virtual meetings.
• Ability to…