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Director Of Talent Acquisition

TEKsystems
$170,000.00 - $200,000.00 / yr
United States, Georgia, Tucker
Feb 07, 2026
Description The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for designing, building, and leading a full-service recruiting function for within the Shared Services Administration organization. This is a working director role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. The Director sets the vision and roadmap for how the organization attracts, assesses, and hires top talent, while also actively participating in recruiting activities for critical, executive, and hard-to-fill roles. Individual looking to build something that lasts. This role transforms recruiting from an activity currently shared between HR Business Partners and hiring managers into a scalable, data-driven, and proactive talent acquisition function. The Director partners closely with HR Leadership and business leaders to support workforce planning, strengthen the talent pipeline, enhance employer branding, and improve the overall candidate and hiring manager experience. Key Accountabilities: Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership Develop and execute a multi-year talent acquisition strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational goals, workforce plans, and business priorities. Stand up and mature a HR recruiting function, including defining operating models, roles, processes, and service delivery expectations. Establish recruiting best practices across the full talent lifecycle (workforce planning, sourcing, assessment, selection, offer, and onboarding partnership). Serve as a strategic advisor to HR Leadership and business leaders on talent market trends, workforce risks, and hiring strategies. Workforce Planning & Talent Pipeline Management Partner with HR Leadership and business stakeholders to support annual and long-range workforce planning. Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for key roles and future workforce needs. Analyze labor market data and internal workforce trends to anticipate hiring challenges and recommend solutions. Hands-On Recruiting & Execution (Working Director) Personally manage or support recruiting efforts for executive, leadership, and mission-critical roles. Actively source candidates using direct outreach, networking, referrals, and social media. Represent the organization at career fairs, industry events, and community partnerships as needed. Provide hands-on guidance and support to recruiters or HR partners during complex or high-priority searches. Employer Branding, Marketing & Social Media Develop and implement employer branding strategies that clearly articulate the employee value proposition. Leverage digital marketing, social media platforms, and recruitment campaigns to attract diverse and high-quality talent. Partner with Corporate Communication's team (as applicable) to ensure consistent and compelling messaging. Metrics, KPIs & Reporting Define, implement, and track key talent acquisition KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, candidate experience). Build dashboards and regular reporting to provide insights to HR Leadership and business stakeholders. Use data to drive continuous improvement, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making. Relationship & Stakeholder Management Build strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and leaders. Clarify roles and expectations between Talent Acquisition, HR, and the business to reduce manager burden and improve outcomes. Ensure a high level of customer service and responsiveness to internal stakeholders. Process Improvement & Systems Design and document recruiting policies, procedures, and workflows. Evaluate, implement, and optimize recruiting tools and technologies (ATS, CRM, assessments, analytics). Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies throughout the hiring process. Team Leadership & Development Hire, develop, and lead recruiting associates as the function grows. Coach and mentor team members and HR partners on recruiting best practices and market intelligence. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Position Duties / Essential Functions (Estimated Allocation) 30% Strategic Planning & Transformation - Develop TA strategy, roadmap, and operating model; workforce planning partnership; employer branding strategy. 25% Hands-On Recruiting & Sourcing - Executive and critical role recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and candidate engagement; career fairs and events. 15% Metrics, Analytics & Reporting - KPI definition, dashboards, reporting, and data-driven insights. 15% Relationship Management - Partner with HR Leadership, HRBPs, and business leaders; manage expectations and service delivery. 10% Team Leadership & Development - Talent development, performance management, and capability building. 5% Administration & Compliance - Policies, procedures, systems oversight, and compliance. Key Quantifiable Indicators (KQIs) Time-to-fill Quality of hire Cost-per-hire Hiring manager and candidate satisfaction Talent pipeline health for critical roles Competencies (Aligned with Organizational Framework) Strategic & Business Acumen Relationship Management Critical Thinking Communication Leadership Excellence Build, Coach & Develop Productive Work Habits Skills talent acquisition, recruiting, workforce planning talent acquisition, talent development, recruitment, utility industry, shrm, sphr, infor, lawson human resource management Top Skills Details talent acquisition,recruiting,workforce planning talent acquisition,talent development,recruitment Additional Skills & Qualifications Preferred: Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) Utility Experience Experience with Infor/Lawson Experience Level Expert Leve Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Tucker, GA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $200000.00/yr. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Tucker,GA. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.