Director, Talent Acquisition

Rheem Manufacturing Company•Atlanta, GA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Talent Acquisition will be the key leadership role in shaping and executing the talent acquisition strategy for the company. This includes leading a high-performing team, collaborating with executive leaders to understand hiring needs, and implementing initiatives to enhance the candidate experience. This leader will champion diversity and inclusion, drive a positive employer brand, and be instrumental in attracting and hiring top talent. The Talent Acquisition Director is responsible for overseeing workforce planning, employer branding, recruiting operations, talent analytics, and TA technology. The director partners with senior leadership to ensure recruiting capabilities directly support business growth, culture, and long-term organizational goals. Reporting to the Senior Director of Learning and Talent Development this position will act in an advisory capacity on hiring solutions, workforce planning, headcount budgeting, and employer branding to all US Vice Presidents and General Managers, their respective leadership teams, and the Executive Leadership team. This is a leadership position, leading the Talent Acquisition team, and in partnership with other HR leaders, creating best in market employee experience. This position supports our Enterprise, Water, and Air Businesses and is located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. This position is hybrid, requiring in-office work Monday through Thursday, with work-from-home flexibility on Friday. Partner closely with executive leaders to understand their hiring needs and provide strategic talent acquisition solutions. Advise on talent market trends, competitive landscape, and other factors influencing executive hiring decisions. Champion a positive and inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Implement initiatives to enhance employer brand and attract top talent. Lead and inspire a high-performing talent acquisition team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. Collaborate with regional talent acquisition leaders to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to global talent acquisition. Develop and implement a comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's business objectives. Partner with executive leadership to understand talent needs and proactively plan for future workforce requirements. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure our talent acquisition strategies remain innovative and competitive. Oversee the implementation and optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the recruitment process. Collaborate with IT and HR teams to ensure seamless integration and ongoing system improvements. Utilize data analytics and metrics to track and measure the success of talent acquisition initiatives. Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on recruitment performance. Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence as well HR Business partners to ensure seamless experience for candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree is a plus or a combination of education and experience.
10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
8+ years in developing Talent Acquisition solutions and strategy, with a high degree of execution.
8+ years of experience as a Talent Acquisition leader, ideally in a global setting.
A proven track record of reducing agency dependency cost and delivering a positive ROI and cost savings improvements to the businesses.
Strong understanding of global talent trends, with the ability to translate them into actionable strategies.
Strong understanding of immigration, background, and global mobility compliance laws.
Experience leading successful ATS implementations, Oracle preferred.
Experience with Hiring System technology from a superuser and business user adoption standpoint.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with executive leaders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others and navigated in a matrix team environment.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with executive leaders to understand their hiring needs and provide strategic talent acquisition solutions.
Advise on talent market trends, competitive landscape, and other factors influencing executive hiring decisions.
Champion a positive and inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Implement initiatives to enhance employer brand and attract top talent.
Lead and inspire a high-performing talent acquisition team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
Collaborate with regional talent acquisition leaders to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to global talent acquisition.
Develop and implement a comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's business objectives.
Partner with executive leadership to understand talent needs and proactively plan for future workforce requirements.
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure our talent acquisition strategies remain innovative and competitive.
Oversee the implementation and optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the recruitment process.
Collaborate with IT and HR teams to ensure seamless integration and ongoing system improvements.
Utilize data analytics and metrics to track and measure the success of talent acquisition initiatives.
Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on recruitment performance.
Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence as well HR Business partners to ensure seamless experience for candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.
Other duties as assigned.
Develop and execute a multi-year, scalable TA strategy aligned to organizational priorities.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing TA team, including recruitment managers, recruiters, and coordinators.
Create hiring playbooks and scalable recruiting processes supported by Rheem's competency framework.
Collaborate with executives and HRBPs to forecast talent needs and build proactive pipelines.
Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on market intelligence, hiring trends, and competitive insights.
Align headcount planning with budget, hiring velocity, and workforce priorities.
Own full-cycle recruitment operations across sourcing, interviewing, assessment, and offer processes.
Optimize processes for speed, quality, and candidate experience using continuous improvement methodologies.
Implement inclusive hiring practices to a diverse workforce.
Define and report KPIs, hiring dashboards, and predictive analytics to senior leadership.
Use data to drive workforce decisions and optimize funnel performance.
Lead employer brand strategy, EVP design, and digital talent marketing campaigns.
Partner with Communications and Marketing to strengthen brand visibility and candidate engagement.
Oversee ORC (Oracle Recruiting Cloud) ATS, CRM, sourcing tools, automation, and AI-driven recruiting technology.
Manage TA vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize costs and results