Director, Talent Acquisition

Cushman & Wakefield

. Own the account-level talent acquisition strategy, staffing plan and hiring forecast aligned to client headcount demand and new site launch timelines .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $149,685 - $176,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and multi-site hiring, with a strong focus on achieving staffing and time-to-fill goals. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while managing budgets and compliance in high-volume recruitment environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Acquisition StrategyWorkforce PlanningHigh-Volume HiringBudget ManagementExecutive-Level Reporting

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Hard Skills

Funnel AnalyticsStaffing ForecastingRecruiting ManagementCompliance with EEO and OFCCPHiring Event Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluence SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

ATSCRM

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesBusiness or Related Field

Industry Keywords

OperationsLogisticsManufacturingDistributionSkilled Trades

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the account-level talent acquisition strategy, staffing plan and hiring forecast aligned to client headcount demand and new site launch timelines
Deliver staffing, time-to-fill, offer acceptance, quality-of-hire and early attrition targets
Drive proactive workforce planning, recruit-ahead requisitions and pipeline-building models
Lead accelerated and pilot hiring programs from design through scale
Provide input into the overall direction and strategy of the account as a member of the Account SLT
Engage regularly with Amazon’s 3PMT through daily, weekly and monthly account management and collaboration
Lead, coach and develop Senior Managers, Managers, launch and program managers, and recruiters
Establish team structure, capacity model and coverage for steady-state sites and concurrent new site launches
Direct multi-channel sourcing, including digital, employee referral, community and workforce partnerships
Expand trade school, community college and technical program partnerships
Oversee on-site and regional hiring events from planning through post-event reporting
Lead searches for site and operations leaders and partner with client executives on profiles, processes and offers
Design and manage relocation and sign-on incentive strategies
Streamline leadership interview processes with client operations
Serve as senior TA point of contact for client operations, business operations and people leaders
Run weekly staffing cadences and monthly business reviews
Produce executive reporting on staffing, pipeline, funnel conversion, attrition and cost
Own the TA budget, forecast and cost allocation with account finance
Improve offer-to-onboarding and first-day handoffs
Champion scalable recruiting processes supported by ATS, CRM and reporting tools
Ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP, background screening and client-specific hiring requirements
Collaborate with C&W Global TA leadership on shared tools, talent intelligence, employer brand and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience
5+ years leading recruiting managers and teams
Proven success leading high-volume and multi-site hiring in operations, logistics, manufacturing, distribution or similar environments
Experience supporting new site launches or rapid workforce ramps, with demonstrated results against staffing and time-to-fill goals
Experience owning a TA budget, forecasting spend and building business cases for incentives and programs
Fluency in funnel analytics, workforce forecasting and executive-level reporting
Excellent communication and influence skills, with comfort engaging senior client and operations executives
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience in a dedicated client or outsourced recruiting (RPO / MSP) environment preferred
Background hiring skilled trades and technical roles, including trade school and workforce development partnerships preferred
Experience recruiting site and operations leadership in competitive labor markets preferred
Familiarity with enterprise ATS and CRM platforms, and hiring event management at scale preferred
Experience leading teams across multiple locations and time zones preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities