Associate Director, Talent Acquisition

Keros Therapeutics•Lexington, MA

1d•$142,000 - $179,000

About The Position

The Associate Director, Talent Acquisition will lead the organization’s efforts in attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent. This hands-on role is essential for aligning recruitment strategies with business goals, ensuring the company builds a strong workforce capable of supporting its growth and innovation. This role manages full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions, ensuring high-quality execution while closely aligning with company-wide priorities. Beyond leading searches, the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition will champion initiatives that enhance the company’s employer brand, optimize recruiting processes, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

Requirements

Expertise in talent acquisition technologies, sourcing strategies, and recruitment marketing.
Excellent leadership skills, along with strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to lead through change and ambiguity, with a growth mindset and resilience.
Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
Minimum of 7 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred; experience supporting corporate functions highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from requisition through onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
Monitor, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), tracking progress and ensuring compliance throughout the hiring pipeline
Foster strong candidate relationships through consistent communication and personalized engagement, contributing to a positive employer brand
Oversee the recruitment and onboarding process for contractors and consultants, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and compliance standards
Collaborate closely with hiring managers to develop, refine, and maintain clear, accurate, and compelling job descriptions
Own the ongoing maintenance of job descriptions to reflect evolving roles and organizational goals
Represent the company at career and job fairs to strengthen employer branding, expand the talent pipeline, and build strategic talent networks
Manage relationships with third-party vendors and staffing partners to ensure high-quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness
Coordinate immigration processes in partnership with legal counsel and stakeholders to support international hiring and compliance
Drive talent-related program management and execution, ensuring alignment with HR strategy and business objectives
Plan and execute employee events that foster engagement, enhance company culture, and support team-building initiatives