Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition

Breaking Ground • New York, NY

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Talent Acquisition, the Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition is a key leader in managing recruitment operations and supporting strategic talent acquisition initiatives. The Assistant Director oversees a team of Recruiting Managers, drives innovative sourcing strategies, and ensures compliance with organizational policies and regulations. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making to meet organizational staffing needs.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of recruitment, best practices, sourcing techniques, and labor market trends
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of progressive recruitment experience, including 2 years in a management role
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic recruitment plans
• Ability to build trust-based partnerships across diverse constituencies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Exemplary detail orientation
• Ability to operate independently when planning and implementing strategy, setting priorities for staff and leading change
• High degree of initiative and judgment in applying broad guidelines
• Proficiency in data analysis and ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Strong acumen in recruitment technologies
• Ability to work on multiple, competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Expertise with HRIS systems – Dayforce strongly preferred, and the ability to learn new programs are required
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented
• Proactive and resourceful
• Strong interpersonal and influence skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach Recruiting Managers to achieve department goals
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment that promotes professional growth and engagement
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with organizational objectives
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles and future workforce needs
• Expand opportunities for career fairs
• Enhance employer branding and candidate experience across all touchpoints to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes and/or operations, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding ensuring timely, high-quality hiring across departments
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and policy improvement
• Assist in the improvement of recruitment workflows, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction
• Utilize data and analytics to monitor recruitment metrics, identify trends, and improve processes
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand staffing requirements
• Act as a liaison between Talent Acquisition and other departments and agencies to ensure alignment and efficiency
• Track expenditures
• Prepare and present reports on recruitment performance and strategic initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager