Director, Talent Acquisition

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Director, Talent Acquisition

The Director of Talent Acquisition manages the operational performance of recruitment and talent acquisition functions to ensure RAND attracts, recruits and retains top talent.

The Director, Talent Acquisition will be responsible for proactively managing the talent acquisition function for RAND. This role will be operationally accountable for refining systems and processes from staffing planning, candidates sourcing, interview training and process, to candidate selection.

In addition, the Director, Talent Acquisition will play a key role in the implementation and leveraging of best practice talent acquisition processes in Workday. This position will work cross-functionally with the HR Department as well collaborating with department leadership in the research and support areas of the organization.

Acts as a key business resource in developing and interpreting company policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure talent acquisition programs and policies are compliant, equitable and competitive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensures all recruitment and talent acquisition programs are administered fairly and consistently throughout the company.

• Provides strategic and tactical management of the talent acquisition function including staffing planning up to onboarding; ensure alignment with business priorities across all divisions for scalable and sustainable growth.

• Directs and participates in recruitment processes for senior level positions.

• Consults with and advises management in regard to recruitment and talent acquisition, including new positions and process efficiencies.

• In collaboration with HR colleagues and business leaders, drive measurable outcomes in line with the staffing plan, to meet current and future talent management strategy, including DEI initiatives.

• Offer proactive expertise on current and upcoming talent trends that impact our talent strategy or business

• Develop and track talent acquisition metrics and analytics that help assess, analyze, and understand our talent pipeline, build in assessment for areas of strength and areas of development for continuous improvement.

• Evaluate employer brand strategy as it relates to talent in collaboration with Communications and External Affairs.

• Management Duties:

  • Determines staff level, interviews/hires new employees, ensures appropriate training, conducts performance reviews, counsels employees, and takes appropriate disciplinary action.

  • Develops and administers objectives, operating policies and procedures, budget and strategic action plans for achieving goals.

  • Provides leadership and motivation by establishing clear expectations, communicating specific performance feedback, and giving timely and thorough performance reviews.

• Occasional US travel is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building strong business relationships with executive management, division leaders, and directors, as well as within one’s own organization

• Exhibited competency in a leadership/management role responsible for developing processes and managing staff

• Substantial knowledge of talent acquisition concepts, techniques, and best practices, as well as federal and state employment law

• Successful change and project management experience including developing and executing organization-wide initiatives

• Knowledgeable about DEI principles, experience operationalizing them in recruiting strategies, and a clear personal commitment to advancing DEI

• Experience developing, refining, documenting, and measuring recruiting processes

• Proven knowledge of labor markets, contemporary recruiting practices and effective social media recruitment tools

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Working knowledge of a federal contractor environment is a plus; knowledge of OFCCP/DCAA regulations is ideal

• Must be able to travel occasionally

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

• HR Certifications are a plus

Experience

• 10 years of relevant HR/Recruiting experience required

• 5 years management experience required

• Must have strategic recruiting experience, preferably in a research, academic, consulting or professional services environment, particularly in a matrixed environment

• Experience using an ATS system is required; using Workd