Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

Avantor

. Own Avantor's global talent acquisition strategy, operating model, metrics, and people .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $167,500 - $282,325 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in global talent acquisition strategy, leading executive searches, and managing talent acquisition metrics. Proven ability to coach and develop teams while driving process improvements and aligning talent acquisition with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Of Experience In Talent AcquisitionLeadership And Coaching SkillsStrong Analytical SkillsDeep Knowledge Of Assessment And Selection MethodsVendor Management And Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Talent Acquisition StrategyExecutive SearchTA Metrics ManagementProcess ImprovementChange ManagementStructured InterviewingSkills-Based HiringPsychometric ToolsExecutive Compensation KnowledgeNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingAnalytical ThinkingCredibilitySound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

ATSCandidate CRMRecruiting AnalyticsAssessment ToolsRecruiting Automation Standards

Industry Keywords

Global Talent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningSuccession PlanningExecutive Talent MarketsData Privacy Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Avantor's global talent acquisition strategy, operating model, metrics, and people
Lead VP-and-above executive searches and key value-creating roles below VP level globally
Lead, coach, and develop global TA leaders and teams
Partner with ELT, business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Finance on workforce planning, hiring forecasts, budget, and resource allocation
Define and monitor TA scorecards covering speed, quality, cost, pipeline health, and slate quality
Review performance results, diagnose gaps, and drive corrective action and accountability
Report TA results, insights, and risks to leadership
Standardize, simplify, and improve end-to-end recruiting processes across regions
Oversee ATS, candidate CRM, recruiting analytics, reporting, and shared service center support
Establish AI and recruiting automation standards, human review, fairness monitoring, and fraud safeguards
Align TA priorities with succession planning, leadership bench strength, critical capabilities, and Revival transformation needs
Build external pipelines and market maps for critical and succession-sensitive roles
Drive internal mobility, boomerang and alumni hiring, and referral programs
Establish enterprise selection standards, interview guides, scorecards, and hiring manager training
Govern assessment tools including Hogan and oversee executive assessments
Measure and improve the predictive quality of selection methods
Advise ELT and business leaders on executive talent markets, compensation, and hiring decisions
Structure and negotiate complex executive offers with Total Rewards
Maintain executive candidate CRM and alumni network in compliance with global data privacy requirements
Manage search firm and contingent workforce partner portfolios
Lead contingent workforce strategy and track agency spend and cost avoidance
Manage the TA budget and prioritize high-impact sources and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in talent acquisition
At least 5 years leading managers or multi-region TA teams in a global, matrixed organization
At least 5 years leading VP and above searches in a retained search firm or internal executive recruiting function
Experience setting and managing TA metrics and using data to improve performance, process quality, and hiring outcomes
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Executive presence, credibility, and sound judgment advising ELT members and handling confidential matters
Strong leadership and coaching skills across regions and cultures
Strong analytical skills involving recruiting and workforce data
Strong process improvement and change management skills
Deep knowledge of assessment and selection methods, structured interviewing, skills-based hiring, and validated psychometric tools
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of executive compensation, equity, and offer structuring
Ability to work within same-day driving distance of both Radnor, Pennsylvania and Bridgewater, New Jersey
Expected to work onsite regularly at Radnor and Bridgewater locations
Early morning or evening availability for Europe and AMEA team calls
Up to 10% travel outside headquarters visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness programs
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase program
11 paid holidays
18 PTO days annually
Volunteer time off
6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Learning experiences supporting career growth and success