Talent Acquisition Director, North America (Director Level)

Join ERM as a Dynamic Talent Acquisition Director for North America!

Are you a strategic and visionary leader passionate about talent acquisition? ERM is seeking an exceptional Recruiting Director for our North America (NA) Region to oversee the recruitment of approximately 600-1000 new hires annually. This role spans all hiring levels, from university graduates and entry-level consultants to Partner-level leadership talent. As a key player, you will work closely with management to understand workforce needs and develop effective, economical, and innovative recruiting strategies. Building strong relationships and delivering results in a fast-paced and evolving environment are critical to your success.

About the Role:

• Location: Preferred locations include Houston, Minneapolis, or other major hubs in the United States.
• Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the NA Regional HR Director and functionally to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition.
• Team: Manage a region consisting of approximately 16+ staff across the United States and Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Oversee and manage the allocation of recruitment vacancies across the NA Region to ensure NA FTE budget is met.
  • Lead and empower a team of recruiters, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
  • Mentor and develop recruitment staff to achieve high performance.

• Strategic Recruitment:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive recruiting plans aligned with business strategy and budget.
  • Stay current with industry trends and innovative recruitment technologies.
  • Actively participate in North America and Business Unit Leadership team meetings

• Sourcing and Talent Acquisition:
  • Implement diverse candidate sourcing strategies, including ERM.com, LinkedIn, employee referrals, head-hunting, local advertising, and recruitment agencies.
  • Build strong networks through industry contacts, associations, trade groups, social media, and employees to find qualified candidates.
  • Advertise vacancies internally to improve staff mobility.

• Recruiting Systems and Reporting:
  • Track and measure recruiting processes, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain data integrity in ERM’s recruitment system, Workday Recruitment.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection, employment law, and equal opportunity requirements.
  • Review and streamline TA hiring process, to include ensuring proper documented training is in place.

• Recruitment Process Management:
  • Manage candidate screening, interview scheduling, and provide coaching to TA team and hiring managers.
  • Provide market compensation data in coordination with the North America Director of Compensation.
  • Ensure timely generation of screening and interviewing schedules to support the overall ‘time-to-hire’.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10 + years of proven TA leadership experience managing a large geographically dispersed recruiting team.
• A blend of agency and in-house corporate recruiting experience is ideal.
• Experience with RPO management is a plus.
• 5+ years of expertise in recruiting technical and scientific skills, ideally in environmental, civil engineering, oil & energy, or management consulting desired.
• Experience in recruiting at all levels, including senior-level candidates.
• Proficiency with HRMS and MS Office, particularly MS Excel.
• Skilled in using social media for proactive candidate sourcing.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interviewing skills.
• Rigorous usage of recruitment system technology (e.g., Workday Recruitment, Taleo, Brassring, Avature).  Workday experience a plus.
• A strong track record of building collaborative relationships with hiring managers, HR, and senior stakeholders.
• High energy, a strategic thinker, passion for talent acquisition, and excellent communication skills.

Why Join ERM?

• Be part of a global leader in sustainability and environmental consulting.
• Lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact on our talent acquisition strategy.
• Work in a supportive and innovative environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re a dynamic leader ready to drive our recruitment efforts in North America, apply now to join ERM and help us shape a sustainable future!

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