Early Careers Programs:Create and oversee initiatives focused on recruiting early career professionals, including internships, co-op programs, and entry-level positions. Build strong partnerships with local colleges and universities to be seen as an employer of choice. Continue to build upon the early career program to drive hiring and establish strong talent pipelines for the future.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the success of recruitment efforts, ensuring continuous improvement and achievement of targets.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in talent acquisition within a large, matrixed organization, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing, large teams.
- Experience in developing proactive talent strategies to support a high-growth company in a competitive market.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing early career recruitment strategies and programs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in recruitment software and AI platforms, with the ability to leverage data analytics for informed decision-making.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders and drive organizational change.
- Experience leading teams through periods of transformation, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across business units and functions, promoting an agile and unified approach to talent acquisition.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to understand the business and the critical role that the talent acquisition function plays in driving top-line growth and operational income.
- Proven experience in developing strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
- Disruptive mindset and a demonstrated passion for championing change initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute talent strategies that drive organizational success.
- Proficiency in using recruitment software and tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to travel as needed.