VP, Talent Acquisition (RPO) - Technology

Korn Ferry

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About The Position

Korn Ferry is seeking a Vice President, Talent Acquisition for its Technology Sector. This role contributes to the company’s growth and profitability by delivering recruitment services to a portfolio of technology clients and overseeing the strategic and operational aspects of multiple client engagements, which may include Project and/or RPO engagements. The VP provides oversight to Project Managers and manages client relationships, account profitability and growth, implementation support for new engagements, escalations, and adherence to contractual commitments. Up to 25% travel may be required.

The position leads teams in delivering client recruitment solutions, maintaining senior client and firm stakeholder relationships, improving business impact through Korn Ferry intellectual property, and identifying opportunities to expand client engagements. It includes setting team metrics and responsibilities, managing project standards and risks, reviewing deliverables, communicating project status, facilitating client and team meetings, producing reporting, and supporting employee performance and career development. The role may also manage a small requisition load as needed.

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience within talent acquisition.
• Previous talent acquisition leadership experience in the technology sector.
• 5+ years of proven success leading and motivating managers.
• 5+ years of KPI achievement and upselling to client stakeholders.
• 5+ years of stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation experience.
• 5+ years of written and verbal interaction with senior leadership or director-level stakeholders.
• 5+ years of global experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Self-motivation and the ability to respond quickly to client requests.
• Willingness to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of senior leadership or director-level experience within talent acquisition.
• 10+ years of proven success leading and motivating managers.
• 10+ years of KPI achievement and upselling to client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with clients and Korn Ferry stakeholders.
• Determine ways to improve business impact through Korn Ferry intellectual property.
• Build knowledge of clients’ global businesses, organizations, and objectives.
• Identify improvement opportunities and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Inspire teams to attain goals and pursue excellence.
• Identify required resources and assign individual responsibilities.
• Define and communicate individual and team metrics.
• Maintain awareness of creative sourcing strategies and work with the team to determine the best approach for each client.
• Apply Korn Ferry’s staffing methodology and enforce project standards.
• Review team deliverables before sharing them with clients.
• Anticipate and minimize project risks.
• Prepare for and participate in project reviews with clients and senior management.
• Communicate relevant project information to superiors.
• Escalate and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Facilitate regular status meetings with teams and clients.
• Ensure project documents and engagements are complete and updated on time.
• Develop and deliver client and management reporting.
• Participate in project scoping and implement SOW/SLA requirements.
• Identify business development and add-on sales opportunities related to projects.
• Communicate with teams to identify needs and evaluate alternative recruiting solutions.
• Conduct performance evaluations and help execute career development plans.
• Manage a small requisition load as needed.
• Oversee Project Managers and the strategic and operational aspects of client engagements.
• Manage client accounts, including profitability and growth, implementation support, escalation management, and contractual commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive