Director Talent Acquisition

Director Talent Acquisition at Oakleaf Partnership Director Talent Acquisition at Oakleaf Partnership in Sunnyside, New York Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Director of Talent Acquisition (MEP)

Location:

New York or Chicago (Hybrid - 4 days in office) Reports to:

Chief Human Resources Officer Compensation:

$170k - $180k base We are partnering with a global engineering and consulting organization to appoint a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead and evolve their US recruitment function. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping talent acquisition strategy, building high-performing teams, and ensuring the business attracts top-tier talent to support continued growth. This individual will operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving workforce planning, enhancing employer brand, and embedding best-in-class recruiting processes across experienced hires and early career programmes. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the talent acquisition strategy aligned to business growth and workforce planning Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing TA team across regions Partner with executive leadership to forecast hiring demand and build proactive pipelines Oversee end-to-end recruitment delivery, ensuring efficiency and strong candidate experience Implement innovative sourcing strategies across direct sourcing, referrals, and digital channels Optimize ATS, recruitment technology, and data analytics to drive decision-making Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and hiring managers Embed DEI principles across hiring practices and drive diverse hiring outcomes Strengthen employer branding and EVP initiatives Define and track recruitment KPIs, providing insights to leadership Requirements 12+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including leadership roles Experience recruiting within engineering, consulting, or related technical environments Proven track record building and scaling talent acquisition functions Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience leveraging recruitment technology and analytics Demonstrated leadership and team development capability