Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition

HireRight•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

HireRight is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Talent Acquisition to lead enterprise-wide hiring strategy, workforce planning, employer branding, and executive search. This leader will build and mentor a high-performing TA team, design scalable processes, and serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership — ensuring the organization attracts and secures top-tier talent across all disciplines. This is a high-impact executive role where your vision and ability to execute will directly shape organizational growth and capability. This role is based in our downtown Nashville,TN Corporate office and adheres to a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite weekly).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
12+ years of talent acquisition experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity
Demonstrated success building or scaling TA functions in high-growth, global environments
Deep expertise in workforce planning, ATS platforms, and recruitment analytics
Strategic thinker who connects talent acquisition to long-term business objectives
Skilled at designing scalable hiring systems and operational frameworks that grow with the business
Proven ability to build cross-functional trust and influence executive stakeholders
Fluent in recruitment metrics; uses data to drive decisions, not just report on them
Genuine passion for developing talent teams, elevating processes, and driving continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Develop and execute company-wide talent acquisition plans that align with current and future workforce needs
Lead collaborative workforce planning initiatives with HR and business unit leaders
Provide labor market intelligence and proactive strategic counsel to senior leadership
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing recruitment team focused on service excellence, execution, and measurable outcomes
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the talent function
Lead executive and specialized recruitment efforts with discretion and a high degree of precision
Design and implement scalable, data-driven recruitment processes, systems, and reporting frameworks
Oversee ATS optimization, hiring manager enablement, and a best-in-class end-to-end candidate experience
Strengthen and champion the employer brand through targeted campaigns, strategic partnerships, and industry events
Cultivate relationships with universities, professional associations, and industry groups to build robust talent pipelines