Vice President Talent Acquisition

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

Vice President, Talent Acquisition The Vice President, Talent Acquisition is a key enterprise leader responsible for designing and executing Advantage Solutions’ professional recruiting strategy across a diverse, high-growth sales and marketing organization. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Talent Management, this role plays a critical part in building an integrated talent ecosystem that connects external hiring with internal mobility, leadership development, and long-term workforce planning. This leader oversees recruiting, executive search, recruiting operations, technology, employment brand, and vendor partnerships. VP drives innovation, operational excellence, and a data-driven approach to ensure Advantage Solutions attracts, engages, and hires exceptional talent that supports organizational transformation and business growth. The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Requirements

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
Experience Requirements: 10–12 years experience in relevant field
Expertise in modern sourcing strategies, talent intelligence, and digital recruiting platforms
Strong experience with employment branding and candidate marketing strategies
Advanced vendor negotiation and management capabilities
Deep knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance
Advanced proficiency with applicant tracking and HR information systems
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate talent strategy into business outcomes
Demonstrated strength in change leadership, operational excellence, and process optimization
Exceptional problem-solving, strategic agility, and decision-making skills
High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels

Responsibilities

Lead the enterprise strategy for talent acquisition, ensuring alignment with business priorities, workforce planning, and Talent Management initiatives
Partner with the SVP, Talent Management and senior business leaders to deliver strategic hiring solutions that support evolving sales, marketing, and corporate talent needs
Establish and monitor enterprise recruiting KPIs, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience, diversity outcomes, and retention
Oversee negotiation, governance, and performance management of external recruiting vendors, executive search partners, and technology providers
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the recruiting ecosystem
Lead innovation in sourcing strategies, leveraging digital platforms, employment marketing, talent intelligence, and proactive pipeline development
Oversee the design and implementation of enterprise-wide recruiting processes, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws
Build and scale best-in-class screening, interviewing, and selection methodologies that ensure high-quality hiring decisions
Ensure hiring managers and leaders are trained, equipped, and coached on effective interviewing, selection, and talent evaluation practices
Oversee the development and delivery of training programs for recruiters, HR partners, and field leaders to ensure consistent, compliant hiring practices
Serve as a key member of the Talent Management leadership team, contributing to enterprise-wide talent strategies and initiatives
Partner with Talent Management, Learning and Development, DEI, and HR Business Partners to create a seamless talent lifecycle from attraction through development and retention
Provide talent market insights that inform workforce planning, capability building, and organizational design decisions
Lead the creation of proactive recruiting programs that attract diverse, high-caliber talent and strengthen long-term talent pipelines
Champion organizational values and culture throughout the hiring process, ensuring alignment between talent strategy and organizational identity
Influence enterprise workforce planning and succession strategies through external talent insights and predictive analytics
Build strong, consultative partnerships with business leaders to understand talent needs, market dynamics, and organizational priorities
Collaborate with succession planning and leadership development teams to ensure alignment between external hiring and internal talent pathways
Represent the organization in key industry forums, community partnerships, and professional networks to elevate brand visibility and talent reach
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Talent Acquisition team and broader HR organization