Director, Talent Acquisition – All U.S. Offices

Global Prairie

. Lead and oversee day-to-day talent acquisition initiatives company-wide .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in talent acquisition, including full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and developing scalable recruiting strategies. Proficient in utilizing recruiting technologies and analytics to optimize processes and enhance candidate experience.

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Talent Acquisition StrategyFull-Cycle RecruitingWorkforce PlanningBambooHR ATSRecruiting Analytics

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruiting StrategiesProcess OptimizationCandidate AssessmentsInterview PracticesRecruiting TechnologiesTalent ForecastingPipeline ManagementMetrics DefinitionSourcing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationLeadershipFlexibilityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

BambooHR ATSLinkedIn RecruiterMetaviewHandshake

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentWorkforce NeedsCandidate ExperienceDiversity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee day-to-day talent acquisition initiatives company-wide
Translate workforce needs into annual recruiting plans, long-term pipeline strategies, scalable programs, and success measures
Lead day-to-day recruitment for key roles
Partner with Global Prairie leaders on hiring and workforce needs
Serve as lead recruiter for openings across all business functions
Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer acceptance
Support closing strategies as needed
Oversee and guide the Manager, Talent Acquisition
Establish operating rhythms connecting strategy, search execution, pipeline management, and stakeholder communication
Shape and support the organization-wide talent acquisition strategy
Identify current and future staffing needs, capability gaps, and hiring priorities
Design, standardize, and improve recruiting processes, interview practices, candidate assessments, documentation, and governance
Evaluate and optimize applicant tracking, sourcing, interviewing, analytics, and recruiting technologies
Create annual recruiting plans, hiring forecasts, and long-term pipelines for critical talent segments
Define talent acquisition metrics and lead dashboards and reporting on pipeline health, efficiency, quality, and candidate experience
Use recruiting and market data to identify trends, diagnose barriers, and recommend actions to leadership
Oversee partnerships with recruiters, vendors, universities, and external organizations
Recruit contract and freelance talent for part-time and ad hoc needs
Manage contractor, freelancer, Junior Associate, and other strategic talent programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience across day-to-day recruitment and broader talent strategy
Demonstrated success developing and executing recruiting strategies aligned with business and workforce priorities
Experience advising senior leaders and influencing complex hiring and workforce decisions
Strong experience with workforce planning, talent forecasting, recruiting analytics, and process optimization
Experience recruiting in marketing, communications, advertising, consulting, professional services, or agency environments is highly preferred
Experience scaling recruiting functions
Experience using BambooHR ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Metaview, Handshake, or related technologies
Clear interpersonal skills and ability to connect authentically with candidates
Ability to manage multiple searches and candidates simultaneously
Flexibility and adaptability
Strong time management skills
High proactivity
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership skills and ability to oversee talent acquisition team members
Inclusive leadership, sound judgment, discretion, ownership, and continuous improvement
Ability to perform the physical activities required by the position, including standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion
Occasionally lift or move objects between 10–20 pounds
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Commitment to equal opportunity and diverse teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare coverage
ESOP retirement plan
401k matching
Health & Wellness stipends
Generous, industry-leading benefits
Supportive and progressive employee programs
Collaborative office environments
Top percentile compensation packages
Employee ownership with each employee benefiting from company success