Director, Talent Acquisition

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

5d • $140,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

If you are excited about leading a high-performing recruiting team that is directly supporting our company’s supercharged growth plans, then this is the role for you. We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of Talent Acquisition to lead talent acquisition across all functional areas of the organization, with an emphasis on experience recruiting for executive roles, with knowledge of the supply chain/logistics/and manufacturing industries highly valued given their strategic importance to our business. This is a role where you will develop and lead a great team, ensure alignment with business priorities and growth objectives, think big and learn fast, and drive collaboration and teamwork. We value individuals who Think Fast- leveraging data and insights to optimize experiences and make informed choices. We appreciate those who Work It Together , building inclusive, cross-functional partnerships to bring ideas to life. And we respect those who Make the Hard Call, approaching challenges with care, clarity, and purpose to help move our people and business forward.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with direct experience leading all aspects of a Talent Acquisition function, including demonstrated success in building inclusive and high-performing recruitment teams.
• Direct experience leading executive level searches (VP+), with exposure to C-suite leaders, highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of recruiting technologies, applicant tracking systems, and sourcing tools, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in talent acquisition.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years preferred.
• Experience recruiting for specialized roles in supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing US based recruiting team (~10), in line with our FBIN Blueprint and behaviors.
• Provide strategic direction and day-to-day guidance to ensure alignment with business goals and recruiting requirements.
• Design and implement scalable recruiting strategies to attract top talent at all levels across all functional areas.
• Partner with senior leadership and HR business partners to forecast hiring needs and develop workforce plans
• Directly support searches for our executive talent.
• Bring expertise and insights into recruiting for supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing roles to strengthen our capabilities in these critical areas.
• Monitor and optimize recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience), leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuously improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with hiring leaders and cross-functional partners to understand talent needs and forecast recruiting requirements to support business growth and success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence, while championing employer branding to enhance visibility and attract top-tier candidates.

Benefits

• Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay.
• A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $140,000 USD - $220,000 USD.
• In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

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