Head of Talent Acquisition

Vantor • Westminster, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Talent Acquisition will serve as the executive leader responsible for shaping and executing Vantor's global talent acquisition strategy during a period of significant growth and business transformation. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this leader will elevate talent acquisition into a highly strategic, data-driven function that enables business performance by attracting, engaging, and hiring exceptional talent. Partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team, HR Leadership Team, and business leaders across the organization, the Head of Talent Acquisition will serve as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy, external talent market dynamics, and hiring priorities. This leader will bring a strong point of view on where the market is evolving, leveraging data and insights to anticipate talent trends, proactively identify opportunities, and position Vantor to compete successfully for critical talent. Equally adept in the boardroom and engaging with candidates in the market, the successful candidate will be a true player-coach; personally leading executive and business-critical recruitment while building and developing a high-performing talent acquisition team. They will also drive continuous improvement across recruiting operations, talent acquisition technology, analytics, employer branding, and the overall talent experience. This role is particularly important as Vantor continues to scale specialized hiring across technical, operational, and cleared-talent populations while strengthening candidate experience, stakeholder alignment, and measurable hiring outcomes. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity to build on a strong foundation, deepen executive partnerships, and further establish talent acquisition as a strategic business function that enables Vantor's ambitious growth agenda.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition leadership experience, with a track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing recruiting teams within complex, fast-paced organizations.
• A player-coach who coaches others, drives accountability, and continuously elevates team performance.
• A trusted advisor with the executive presence, business acumen, and credibility to influence senior leaders across the organization.
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive teams to align talent strategies with business priorities, leveraging data and market insights to shape decisions and deliver measurable impact.
• Deep experience leading recruitment across highly specialized talent populations, ideally technical, engineering, cleared, and other hard-to-find skill sets.
• Brings credibility navigating competitive talent markets and evolving workforce needs within technology-driven organizations.
• Experience leveraging workforce insights, talent analytics, and market intelligence to shape hiring strategies, influence business decisions, and drive continuous improvement across talent acquisition operations.
• Must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities

• Bring deep expertise in sourcing strategy, talent marketing, TA partnerships, including vendor and budget management.
• Partner with the TA Brand Strategist to define and execute a compelling, data-driven talent brand.
• Expand reach into target talent markets using channels such as LinkedIn, AppCast, Indeed, job advertising, branding campaigns, blogs, storytelling, and recruiting events.
• Own the strategic vision for TA Operations by integrating recruiting technology, workflows, and new-hire processes across the enterprise.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, IT, HR/HRIS, Legal, Security, and other teams to improve and align all talent entry points, including domestic and international FTEs, contractors, and interns.
• Ensure strong compliance knowledge and execution across OFCCP, AAP, and related regulations to mitigate organizational risk.
• Oversee internal and external vendors and partners, including audits, performance management, and data reporting.
• Personally lead executive and highly strategic searches, from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party recruiting agencies, driving process efficiency, strong candidate experience, and ELT alignment.

Benefits

• Robust 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Adoption reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed