Director of Talent Acquisition

The role

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads the talent acquisition strategy and recruitment function. This role oversees the talent acquisition team and partners with business leaders to attract and hire talent for strategic growth.

What you will do

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to support business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team.
• Partner with business leaders and human resources to anticipate hiring needs.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Strengthen the employer brand and implement recruitment marketing strategies.
• Manage relationships with external search firms and recruiting partners.
• Oversee talent acquisition processes, systems, and programs.
• Monitor key talent acquisition metrics.
• Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and employment laws.
• Provide leadership for strategic and key hire initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education/training and experience
• 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including experience leading recruiting teams and talent acquisition programs
• Proven success in developing and executing recruitment strategies within a growing, multi-office organization
• Strong business partnership, consulting, and influencing skills
• Experience managing recruiting technology, applicant tracking systems, and talent acquisition analytics
• Demonstrated success building talent pipelines and recruiting for professional, technical, and leadership positions
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, EEO regulations, and recruitment compliance requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Visual acuity for viewing a computer screen
• Ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally

Nice to have

• Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry or related professional services organizations
• Experience with Greenhouse ATS and ADP Workforce Now

About the company

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida.