The VP of Talent Acquisition is a senior executive responsible for leading and scaling the organization's talent acquisition strategy and operations. This role is critical to driving business growth by ensuring the company attracts, hires, and retains top-tier talent that aligns with its strategic objectives and culture.
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What is a VP of Talent Acquisition?
A VP of Talent Acquisition is a C-suite level executive who oversees all aspects of an organization's talent acquisition function. This strategic leader develops and executes comprehensive recruiting strategies to identify, attract, and secure top talent across all levels and departments. They serve as the ultimate authority on hiring best practices, employer branding, and talent pipeline development, ensuring the company remains competitive in the marketplace. The role requires a unique blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and leadership capabilities to build high-performing teams that drive organizational success.
What does a VP of Talent Acquisition do?
The VP of Talent Acquisition leads the development and implementation of end-to-end talent acquisition strategies, including employer branding, sourcing methodologies, and candidate experience optimization. They establish key performance metrics and analytics to measure recruiting effectiveness and make data-driven decisions. This executive manages talent acquisition budgets, vendor relationships, and recruiting technology platforms while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. They partner closely with other C-level executives to align hiring initiatives with business objectives and lead a team of recruiting professionals to execute against aggressive hiring goals. Additionally, they champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the hiring process and continuously innovate recruiting practices to maintain competitive advantage in talent acquisition.
Job Overview
As the VP of Talent Acquisition, you will lead our strategic talent acquisition function, driving the development and execution of comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent across all levels of the organization. This executive role requires a visionary leader who can build scalable hiring processes, leverage data-driven insights, and partner with C-suite leadership to align talent acquisition with business objectives in a competitive US market.
VP of Talent Acquisition responsibilities include:
1. Develop and implement enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies and workforce planning
2. Lead a high-performing team of recruiters and talent acquisition specialists
3. Establish and monitor key performance metrics (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience)
4. Partner with CHRO and business leaders to forecast hiring needs and build talent pipelines
5. Oversee employer branding initiatives and diversity & inclusion recruitment strategies
6. Manage recruitment technology stack (ATS, CRM, AI sourcing tools) and vendor relationships
7. Drive continuous process improvement and adoption of industry best practices
8. Manage talent acquisition budget and resource allocation
1. 12+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience with 7+ years in leadership roles
2. Proven track record of building and scaling TA functions in organizations of 5,000+ employees
3. Expert knowledge of US employment laws (EEO, ADA, OFCCP compliance)
4. Demonstrated success in executive-level recruiting and complex stakeholder management
5. Experience with leading ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday)
6. Strong data analytics skills with ability to translate metrics into business insights
7. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's degree in Human Resources or MBA
2. Experience in multiple industries (tech, healthcare, financial services)
3. Background in both corporate and agency recruitment environments
4. Certification in HR (PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP)
5. Experience with international expansion and global hiring strategies
6. Proven success in building diverse talent pipelines and inclusion programs
7. Experience with M&A integration and talent due diligence
Bonus Skills
1. Proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques and Boolean search methodologies
2. Experience implementing AI and machine learning in recruitment processes
3. Strong network within industry-specific talent communities
4. Public speaking experience at HR conferences or industry events
5. Experience with talent market mapping and competitive intelligence
6. Proficiency in change management and organizational development
7. Background in employer branding and social media recruitment strategies
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