Head of Talent Acquisition
Seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Talent Acquisition to lead an in-house recruiting team and scale hiring efforts across corporate and field operations. Reporting to the VP of Talent, this leader will shape talent attraction, hiring, and retention strategies while serving as both a people leader and trusted business partner.
This role suits a driven, people-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of agency and in-house recruiting experience, a process-oriented mindset, and strong team leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Execution:
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Lead full-cycle recruitment for a diverse range of roles, including corporate and field positions such as sales and operations management
Relationship Building:
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Establish trust and strong partnerships with hiring managers and internal teams during onboarding
Process Optimization:
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Assess and enhance recruitment workflows, tools, and candidate experience within first 6+ months
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Champion adoption and optimization of ATS platform
Talent Development:
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Coach and develop team members, define growth plans, and foster a high-performance culture
Stakeholder Management:
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Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning recruiting strategy with business goals
Data & Reporting:
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Utilize recruiting metrics and dashboards to track KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate pipeline) and drive continuous improvement
Executive Search:
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Lead or support confidential, high-level recruiting efforts with discretion and professionalism
Qualifications & Experience:
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10–12 years of recruiting experience, including agency and in-house roles
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5+ years of people leadership experience in talent acquisition
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Experience recruiting for both corporate and field roles
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Strong leadership, coaching, and strategic thinking skills
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Data-driven with ability to translate recruiting metrics into actionable insights
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels
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Comfortable leading through change and ambiguity
Preferred:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
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Experience in high-growth or operationally complex environments
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Proven success implementing and optimizing ATS platforms
Work Style & Environment:
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Hybrid schedule with 3–4 days onsite in a corporate office setting
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Minimal travel; occasional visits to field sites or off-site meetings
Physical Requirements:
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Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, rarely up to 40 lbs
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Ability to sit, use computer, and perform office tasks for extended periods
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Normal vision and hearing for typical office communication
Work Environment:
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Primarily air-conditioned office environment
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Occasional exposure to non-air-conditioned field environments during visits
This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to recruiter@hunterandsage.com for consideration in future opportunities.
