Director of Talent Acquisition

Greenwood Industries
Worcester, MA

Job Summary:


Greenwood is seeking a strategic leader to build out Talent Acquisition team to drive our recruitment efforts for executive, corporate, and field positions. As the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will lead the overall recruitment strategy and execution for our corporate and field recruiting function. This role will support the organization, ensuring we attract and retain top talent across all levels.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver recruiting programs designed to bring top talent to Greenwood Industries and its partner companies through indirect and direct recruiting methods.
  • Manage a dynamic requisition load of approximately 10 open roles at any given time.
  • Alignment with Greenwood Executives to gain a detailed understanding of organizational goals and needs.
  • Provide strategic recruiting expertise by staying informed of recruiting trends, best practices, social media, recruitment tools, legal developments, technological advancements and benchmark comparisons.
  • Educate hiring managers on recruitment best practices and procedures to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance with both government requirements for federal contractors and internal policies and procedures.
  • Ensure a solid process of providing and maintaining a pipeline of qualified talent and a smooth interview and hiring process with the candidate’s experience in mind.
  • Provide oversight and direction for all Talent Acquisition operations and compliance.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that supports the company's strategic objectives, focusing on executive, corporate, and field staff.
  • Oversee the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
  • Stay informed of industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging best practices in talent acquisition to ensure the company remains competitive in attracting top talent.
  • Metrics & Reporting: Develop and analyze key recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and drive data-informed decisions.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
  • Recent experience recruiting in multiple discipline areas and levels, including hiring for nonexempt, exempt and leadership positions.
  • 5-8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking and communication skills are essential.
  • Experience in all areas of sourcing such as social media, networking, employee referrals, job posting, as well as conducting open houses and virtual job fairs.