Associate Director, Talent Acquisition

Kimberly-Clark • Chicago, IL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. The Associate Director of Talent Acquisition will lead and inspire a high‑performing recruiting organization that supports one of Kimberly‑Clark’s largest and most commercially significant business units. Kimberly‑Clark North America (KCNA) generates over $11 billion in annual revenue, underscoring the strategic scale, complexity, and business impact of this role within the commercial organization. This hybrid Chicago‑based position requires a proven talent acquisition leader with exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, a strong ability to influence across a matrixed environment, and a passion for delivering high‑quality talent strategies aligned to a fast-moving, high-value business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including at least 5 years of leadership.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a commercial organization on CPG or FMCG companies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities and influence skills across levels.
• Proven success in leading and developing high‑performing recruiting teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies -Workday and Avature.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with the growth and revenue objectives of KCNA’s commercial organization.
• Lead, mentor, and elevate a team of recruiters, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers, providing data‑driven insights and market intelligence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment on priorities and talent needs.
• Oversee full‑cycle recruitment for a diverse portfolio of roles, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience and efficient, scalable hiring processes.
• Implement best‑practice sourcing, assessment, and selection capabilities, leveraging technology and analytics to optimize outcomes.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, analyze market trends, and report on performance to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees