Director, Talent Attraction & Acquisition - Carmel, IN

Allegion•Carmel, IN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Allegion is seeking a strategic, data-driven Director of Talent Acquisition to lead their TA function across the US and Canada, with direct responsibility for salaried and hourly field roles. The role involves setting the TA strategy and technology roadmap, driving operational excellence, and delivering a world-class candidate experience. The Director will partner with business and HR leaders to design comprehensive and creative sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of diverse top talent, ensuring alignment with business priorities. This position reports to the Vice President, Global Talent and leads a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, a TA Operations Manager, and an Early Careers and Outreach Manager. The ideal candidate will possess deep TA expertise, strong stakeholder influence, technical fluency in TA systems and AI-enabled tools, and a proven track record of leading teams through change. Allegion offers a dynamic hybrid work model, combining in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. The company is committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and providing the necessary tools, resources, and support for employees to excel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business-related field required
10+ years of HR & corporate talent acquisition experience required
Demonstrated success in managing a talent acquisition function to attract talent in a matrixed, global performance-driven culture
Demonstrated experience success leading TA Strategy and an enterprise TA tech stack (ATS/CRM, analytics, event management, etc.)
Demonstrated experience leading & managing TA compliance programs including OFCCP, EEO & AAP programs in the US
Strong communication skills including the ability to clearly articulate information and ideas orally and in writing; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including executive leaders
Experience with large scale, companywide project management & technology enabled process enhancements
Strong data analytics capability and comfort presenting to executives; ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations
Passion for impacting the candidate & new hire experience
Ability to understand business strategies and translate them into actionable and compelling talent initiatives; ability to partner cross functionally & collaborate to collectively support business objectives
Demonstrated success with campus programs, early career development, and onboarding innovation
Practical knowledge of integrating AI tools with ATS/HRIS and operational workflows to improve time-to-fill, pipeline quality, and candidate experience
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, applicant tracking systems & recruitment tools is required

Nice To Haves

Workday experience desired

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive TA strategy aligned to business objectives and talent capability needs for salaried and hourly field roles in the US and Canada; scalable tools and processes for global and plant distributed recruitment network.
Establish and maintain a clear operating model (SOP’s), service-level agreements (SLAs), and governance across direct recruiting channels.
Lead workforce planning discussions with business leaders and HR partners to anticipate talent needs and design proactive sourcing pipelines.
Own and optimize TA technology solutions (ATS - Workday, CRM, recruitment event management, automation tools, and AI-enabled sourcing); ensure effective implementation, adoption, and data quality.
Build and maintain insightful analytics with dashboards and regular reporting on TA metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost per hire, source of hire, pipeline velocity, diversity, candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, etc.), inclusive of external benchmarks and market intelligence.
Drive data-informed decisions, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and inspire a high-performing TA function, including TA Partners, TA Operations, and Early Careers & Outreach teams.
Foster a culture of operational excellence, scalable processes, inclusion, and engagement.
Provide meaningful and robust development & coaching for the talent acquisition team to support career growth and maintain recruiting excellence.
Design and optimize the end-to-end candidate experience across regions and functions: ensure consistency and inclusion.
Collaborate with Employee Experience and Corporate Communications teams to shape and communicate the candidate/employee experience.
Amplify the employer value proposition through delivery of strategic sourcing campaigns, campus outreach, and early career programs.
Own TA budget, track ROI, and optimize resource allocation across internal teams and external partners.
Develop and manage relationships with external recruiters, agencies, and technology vendors; negotiate terms to maximize value.
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HR leadership team, and hiring managers, providing insights and recommendations to meet business needs.
Advise HR leadership team and senior business leaders on strategic and emerging talent market trends.
Ensure all interviewing and employment processes comply with all applicable laws and regulations across the US and Canada; ensure hiring managers and the TA team are appropriately trained.
Implement process controls, audit readiness, and data privacy across recruiting channels.
Lead efforts identify and mitigate candidate fraud, in partnership with the Cyber-Security team.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching