Head of Talent Acquisition

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to support the companys business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand hiring needs and align recruitment efforts with business goals.
• Lead diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce.

2. Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters and coordinators to ensure high performance, motivation, and growth.
• Foster a data-driven recruitment environment, leveraging analytics to optimize recruitment processes and outcomes.

3. Full-Cycle Recruitment:

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding.
• Build and manage relationships with key talent pools, universities, and industry professionals to maintain a robust pipeline.
• Lead executive-level and niche hiring for key strategic roles.

4. Employer Branding:

• Develop and promote the companys employer brand, showcasing the organization as an employer of choice in the analytics space.
• Partner with marketing and communications to create content that highlights the company's culture, mission, and values

5. Partnerships and Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other talent acquisition vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure value for investment in all third-party partnerships.

6. Metrics and Reporting:

• Track and report on key recruiting metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, etc.) to provide insights to leadership.
• Use data analytics to continually assess and improve the effectiveness of the recruitment process.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (Masters degree preferred). 15+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role, ideally in the technology or analytics sector.

Proven track record of designing and executing innovative recruitment strategies in a high-growth environment.

Strong leadership and people management skills with experience in building and leading high-performing teams.

Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Passion for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.