Director, Talent Acquisition

• Develop and execute a multi-year talent acquisition strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational goals, workforce plans, and business priorities
• Stand up and mature a GSOC HR recruiting function, including defining operating models, roles, processes, and service delivery expectations
• Establish recruiting best practices across the full talent lifecycle (workforce planning, sourcing, assessment, selection, offer, and onboarding partnership)
• Serve as a strategic advisor to HR Leadership and business leaders on talent market trends, workforce risks, and hiring strategies
• Partner with HR Leadership and business stakeholders to support annual and long-range workforce planning
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for key roles and future workforce needs
• Analyze labor market data and internal workforce trends to anticipate hiring challenges and recommend solutions
• Personally manage or support recruiting efforts for executive, leadership, and mission-critical roles
• Actively source candidates using direct outreach, networking, referrals, and social media
• Represent the organization at career fairs, industry events, and community partnerships as needed
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to recruiters or HR partners during complex or high-priority searches
• Develop and implement employer branding strategies that clearly articulate the employee value proposition
• Leverage digital marketing, social media platforms, and recruitment campaigns to attract diverse and high-quality talent
• Partner with GSOC Corporate Communication's team (as applicable) to ensure consistent and compelling messaging
• Define, implement, and track key talent acquisition KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, candidate experience)
• Build dashboards and regular reporting to provide insights to HR Leadership and business stakeholders
• Use data to drive continuous improvement, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making
• Build strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and senior leaders
• Clarify roles and expectations between Talent Acquisition, HR, and the business to reduce manager burden and improve outcomes
• Ensure a high level of customer service and responsiveness to internal stakeholders
• Design and document recruiting policies, procedures, and workflows
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize recruiting tools and technologies (ATS, CRM, assessments, analytics)
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies throughout the hiring process
• Hire, develop, and lead recruiting associates as the function grows
• Coach and mentor team members and HR partners on recruiting best practices and market intelligence
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, including leadership experience
• Demonstrated success building or transforming a talent acquisition function
• Experience recruiting across multiple job families, including leadership and executive roles
• Strong experience with workforce planning, talent pipeline development, and employer branding
• Strategic and business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into talent strategies
• Willingness and ability to perform hands-on recruiting work while leading at a strategic level
• Strong analytical skills with experience defining and using KPIs
• Expertise in sourcing strategies, social media recruiting, and employment branding
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to manage change, build new functions, and operate effectively in evolving environments
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a strong retirement program
• career development
• flexible work schedules