Director, Talent Acquisition

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Our unique business model combines the personal touch of locally operated pharmacies with the robust support of our Atlanta-based corporate team, ensuring best-in-class pharmacy care for our customers.

Why Guardian Pharmacy? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We’re About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Director, Talent Acquisition

Position Summary

At Guardian Pharmacy Services, our people are our most important resource. The Director, Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading, developing, and optimizing Guardian’s Talent Acquisition function to support the organization’s continued growth and commitment to superior service. This role serves as a strategic leader who builds and develops a high-performing recruiting team while driving operational excellence, process improvement, technology optimization, workforce planning, and talent acquisition strategy.

Working closely with Human Resources leadership, business leaders, and pharmacy operations teams across the organization, the Director, Talent Acquisition ensures the delivery of exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences while creating scalable recruiting solutions that attract, engage, and retain top talent.

The Director, Talent Acquisition exemplifies Guardian’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values and plays a critical role in ensuring Guardian has the talent needed to support business objectives and deliver better outcomes for our customers, patients, and employees.

Essential Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Talent Acquisition team members and recruiting support staff.

• Establish team goals, performance expectations, and development plans that drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, customer service, and operational excellence.

• Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for Talent Acquisition professionals.

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to promote effective recruiting practices and successful hiring outcomes.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent acquisition strategies, labor market trends, and workforce planning initiatives.

Talent Acquisition Strategy, Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with Guardian’s growth objectives and workforce needs.

• Optimize recruiting workflows, service delivery models, and operational processes to improve efficiency and hiring effectiveness.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, and recruiting outcomes.

• Oversee recruiting coordination, vendor relationships, employment branding initiatives, and recruiting partnerships.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, recruiting policies, pre-employment screening requirements, and organizational standards.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure recruiting effectiveness and team performance.

Talent Acquisition Technology & Analytics

• Provide strategic leadership for Workday Recruiting and related talent acquisition technologies.

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize recruiting technologies, automation tools, sourcing platforms, and workflow enhancements.

• Partner with HRIS, IT, and business intelligence teams to improve integrations, reporting capabilities, and system functionality.

• Lead Talent Acquisition reporting, analytics, forecasting, and workforce planning efforts.

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Analyst to continuously enhance G