HR Talent Acquisition Director
About The Position
The Director of Talent Acquisition directs and manages the coordination of all recruitment and onboarding of new employees and oversees technology in support of the recruiting function in partnership with HRIS. They develop and lead the vision and enterprise-wide strategy related to attracting the talent needed to achieve strategic goals, operational objectives, and successful results. Lead enterprise talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and recruiting priorities aligned with business objectives, organizational values, and hiring outcomes. Advise senior and executive leaders on talent market trends, workforce risks, recruiting effectiveness, and strategies to meet current and future talent needs. Design and continuously improve recruiting policies, processes, service delivery, and governance to ensure a consistent, compliant, and candidate-centered hiring experience. Develop employer branding, sourcing, community, and university relations strategies that strengthen the organization’s market presence and attract diverse talent pipelines. Oversee recruiting technology, assessment tools, analytics, vendors, and external search partnerships to improve quality, efficiency, scalability, and hiring outcomes. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing recruiting organization that partners effectively across HR and the business to deliver timely, high-quality talent solutions. Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes. Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training. Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description. May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate. Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice” May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field required
- 10+ years progressive experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or human resources, including experience developing recruitment strategies, managing full-cycle recruiting processes, partnering with senior leaders, and using data and metrics to improve hiring outcomes required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred
- 5+ years leadership experience managing a talent acquisition team, leading enterprise-wide recruiting initiatives, overseeing recruitment technology or applicant tracking systems, managing vendor relationships, and supporting diversity recruiting, workforce planning, succession planning, or employer branding programs preferred
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable senior HR Certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and recruiting priorities aligned with business objectives, organizational values, and hiring outcomes.
- Advise senior and executive leaders on talent market trends, workforce risks, recruiting effectiveness, and strategies to meet current and future talent needs.
- Design and continuously improve recruiting policies, processes, service delivery, and governance to ensure a consistent, compliant, and candidate-centered hiring experience.
- Develop employer branding, sourcing, community, and university relations strategies that strengthen the organization’s market presence and attract diverse talent pipelines.
- Oversee recruiting technology, assessment tools, analytics, vendors, and external search partnerships to improve quality, efficiency, scalability, and hiring outcomes.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing recruiting organization that partners effectively across HR and the business to deliver timely, high-quality talent solutions.
- Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
- Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
- May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
- Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
- Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
- Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive total rewards package
- comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
- employee assistance program
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- tuition assistance
- mental health resources
- identity theft protection
- legal support
- auto and home insurance
- pet insurance
- access to an online discount marketplace
- paid vacation
- sick days
- volunteer days
- holidays
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
