Director of Talent Acquisition

Center for Disability Services•Albany, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Disability Services is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead their talent strategy. This strategic leadership role is responsible for attracting, engaging, and retaining high-quality talent across all service lines by partnering with senior leadership. The Director will oversee the Talent Acquisition function, ensuring efficient and compliant recruitment practices while enhancing the candidate and hiring manager experience. A key aspect of this role is strengthening the Center's reputation as an employer of choice. Additionally, the Director will lead and enhance the organization’s onboarding experience and early employee engagement strategy, designing a structured process for the first 90 days to ensure a seamless transition. This involves partnering with HR and operational leaders to drive early engagement, improve retention, and align onboarding with the Center’s mission and values. Continuous evaluation and refinement of onboarding and early tenure experiences using data and feedback are crucial for employee connection, productivity, and long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
3–5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or HR
3–5+ years in a leadership role
Experience building and scaling recruitment strategies in complex organizations

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational growth goals
Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, talent forecasting, and succession pipelines
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and retention
Lead employer branding strategy in collaboration with Marketing
Improve early tenure retention and new hire experience metrics across the organization
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Talent Acquisition team
Build organizational capability in recruiting, interviewing, and selection practices
Set clear performance expectations and accountability measures
Oversee recruitment operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance
Drive process improvements across sourcing, selection, and onboarding
Implement scalable systems, tools, and technology to support hiring needs
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent strategy and hiring decisions
Collaborate with HR leadership on compensation alignment and hiring practices
Partner with department leaders to deeply understand workforce needs
Deliver actionable insights on labor market trends, hiring outcomes, and workforce metrics
Use data to inform strategy and improve recruiting effectiveness
Elevate the organization’s presence in the labor market
Build partnerships with schools, workforce programs, and community organizations
Represent the organization at key recruiting and industry events