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Director of Talent Acquisition

Equiliem
dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Jan 21, 2026
Job Summary The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading and transforming the organization's hiring strategy through innovation, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence. This role oversees the full talent acquisition lifecycle, including recruiting technology, candidate experience, team leadership, workforce planning, and external partnerships. The Director will design scalable, forward-thinking talent acquisition strategies that support long-term growth, elevate the candidate experience, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Job Responsibilities Lead and oversee the recruiting technology stack, ensuring tools are effective, fully utilized, and aligned with business needs Establish service-level agreements (SLAs) for recruiting tools and lead training initiatives to maximize adoption and efficiency Integrate emerging technologies into sourcing strategies, workflows, and applicant engagement processes Design and manage the end-to-end candidate experience, ensuring a seamless and positive hiring journey Optimize applicant tracking system (ATS) utilization through pipeline development, candidate rediscovery, and talent pool re-engagement Develop and maintain strategic sourcing partnerships with universities, training programs, and community organizations Establish and monitor recruiting SLAs and key performance indicators (KPIs), including time-to-fill, submission-to-hire, interview-to-hire, and offer-to-start metrics Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, including performance management and career progression planning Create and manage a structured requisition process, including assignment, aging, fulfillment tracking, and sourcing strategy alignment Oversee job description management to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational needs Continuously improve recruiting processes to enhance efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction Collaborate with hiring leaders and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of hiring priorities Conduct market research related to compensation trends, talent supply and demand, and competitive landscape analysis Translate labor market insights into actionable hiring strategies in partnership with executive leadership Manage staffing agency partnerships, including SLAs, KPIs, compliance, contracts, pricing, and performance evaluation Ensure external partners align with internal talent acquisition standards and deliver measurable value Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy integrating internal hiring, agency support, referral programs, and advanced enterprise practices Implement innovative hiring models, including direct sourcing programs, managed service provider (MSP) approaches, and advanced internal recruiting practices Job Requirements Proven experience leading enterprise-level Talent Acquisition functions with measurable outcomes Strong experience managing recruiting technology platforms, ATS optimization, and technology implementation Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing recruiting teams Experience establishing and managing recruiting SLAs, KPIs, and scalable hiring processes Expertise in strategic sourcing partnerships with educational institutions, training programs, and external organizations Experience managing staffing agency relationships, contracts, compliance, and performance metrics Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage market data to inform executive decision-making Experience with advanced talent acquisition practices, including direct sourcing, pipeline development, and MSP models Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k)