Executive Director of Talent Acquisition

Build the future of talent at scale. Clemens Food Group is entering a new phase of growth and we're looking for a transformational Talent Acquisition leader to help shape what comes next. As Executive Director of Talent Acquisition, you won't just lead recruiting - you'll redefine it. This is a highly visible, enterprise-impact role where your strategy, leadership, and vision will influence how we attract, develop, and retain talent across the entire organization. You'll partner directly with executive leadership and play a critical role in building the pipeline that powers our future including a potential path to senior leadership. Why this role stands out Enterprise-wide impact across a growing, people-first organization Opportunity to modernize and transform Talent Acquisition at scale Direct exposure to executive leadership and long-term succession planning Ownership of TA, Organizational Development, and Communications What you'll do Shape and execute a forward-looking talent acquisition and workforce strategy aligned to aggressive growth goals Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on talent trends, market insights, and organizational effectiveness Lead and develop a high-performing TA, OD, and Communications team Drive operational excellence—improving hiring efficiency, scalability, and candidate experience Strengthen employer brand and external talent networks to position CFG as an employer of choice Leverage analytics and data to inform strategy and influence decision-making Champion continuous improvement, emerging technologies, and AI-driven recruiting innovation What you bring 10+ years of progressive HR and Talent Acquisition leadership experience Proven success leading transformation and improving recruiting performance Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategy to business outcomes Executive presence and the ability to influence across all levels Experience building and leading high-performing teams Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, analytics, and emerging recruiting technologies About Clemens Food Group For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver quality products while building a culture where people can grow, contribute, and succeed. Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim. It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.