Head of Talent Acquisition Job Description

Job Brief

We are seeking a leadership-driven and knowledgeable Head of Talent Acquisition to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment and talent acquisition, along with demonstrated experience in leading a department. The focus of the role is to manage the company's response to talent acquisition and staff turnover. 

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze the current processes and procedures for the recruitment and talent acquisition department.
• Develop and implement improvements to processes or new policies within the department.
• Manage leaders within the recruitment department, ensuring career progression and growth, holding quarterly reviews with recruiters and talent acquisition specialists and managers.
• Assist with the implementation of new software for the talent acquisition department.
• Manage the department budget and complete financial forecasts for the department.
• Oversee the effective rollout of new department initiatives.
• Oversee various functions of the department, including hiring, employee management, program implementation, company turnover, etc.
• Liaise with department managers to understand and assist with challenges they face regarding staff retention, hiring new employees, and the happiness of new hires in their respective departments.
• Attend various conferences and functions to remain up to date with industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience within an HR/ talent acquisition-focused role
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to decision make and think critically
• Able to work as part of a team and achieve team goals and targets
• Proficient in the use of computers and their software, including ATS and CRM systems
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good listening skills, with high levels of attention to detail
• Ability to multitask