Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.


Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Talent Acquisition, the Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition is a key leader in managing recruitment operations and supporting strategic talent acquisition initiatives. The Assistant Director oversees a team of Recruiting Managers, drives innovative sourcing strategies, and ensures compliance with organizational policies and regulations. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making to meet organizational staffing needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leadership and Team Management
◦ Manage and coach Recruiting Managers to achieve department goals
◦ Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment that promotes professional growth and engagement
• Strategic Recruitment
◦ Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with organizational objectives
◦ Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles and future workforce needs
◦ Expand opportunities for career fairs
◦ Enhance employer branding and candidate experience across all touchpoints to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms
• Operational Excellence
◦ Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes and/or operations, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding ensuring timely, high-quality hiring across departments
◦ Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies
◦ Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and policy improvement
◦ Assist in the improvement of recruitment workflows, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction
◦ Utilize data and analytics to monitor recruitment metrics, identify trends, and improve processes
• Stakeholder Collaboration
◦ Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand staffing requirements
◦ Act as a liaison between Talent Acquisition and other departments and agencies to ensure alignment and efficiency
• Reporting and Budget Management
◦ Track expenditures
◦ Prepare and present reports on recruitment performance and strategic initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, best practices, sourcing techniques, and labor market trends
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of progressive recruitment experience, including 2 years in a management role
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic recruitment plans
• Ability to build trust-based partnerships across diverse constituencies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Exemplary detail orientation
• Ability to operate independently when planning and implementing strategy, setting priorities for staff and leading change
• High degree of initiative and judgment in applying broad guidelines
• Proficiency in data analysis and ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Strong acumen in recruitment technologies
• Ability to work on multiple, competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Expertise with HRIS systems – Dayforce strongly preferred, and the ability to learn new programs are required
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Key Attributes:
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented
• Proactive and resourceful
• Strong interpersonal and influence skills

Working Conditions
• Hybrid (three days a week onsite minimally), or onsite depending on organizational needs
• Occasional travel for job fairs, conferences, or meetings
• Fast paced, high volume environment


EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled