VP, Talent Acquisition & HR AI Transformation Leader

Michael Baker International•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$250,000 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Talent Acquisition & HR AI Transformation Leader is a strategic role responsible for reimagining how the organization attracts, hires, and deploys talent through the integration of advanced technology, data, and artificial intelligence. This leader will oversee enterprise Talent Acquisition while spearheading HR’s digital and AI-enabled transformation, ensuring scalable, efficient, and future-ready people systems and processes. This hybrid role combines operational excellence in recruiting with forward-looking innovation, positioning HR as a data-driven, technology-enabled strategic partner to the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant responsibility in Talent Acquisition
Proven track record leading enterprise recruiting functions in complex, growth-oriented organizations
Demonstrated success driving large-scale HR/talent acquisition transformation initiatives, including technology or AI adoption, preferably in a professional services environment
Experience working with HRIS, ATS, CRM platforms, and emerging AI-enabled tools
Deep expertise in modern talent acquisition strategies, including workforce planning, employer branding, and candidate experience
Strong understanding of AI/ML applications in HR and talent processes
Advanced analytical and data storytelling capabilities
Executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Change leadership and transformation management expertise
Strong business acumen with the ability to link talent strategy to financial and operational outcomes

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive, enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth objectives and workforce plans with a focus on AI
Lead full-cycle recruitment operations, ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective hiring outcomes
Partner with executive leadership to proactively identify talent needs and build pipelines for critical roles
Elevate employer brand and candidate experience to attract top-tier and diverse talent
Design and implement an early careers/intern hiring/retention program
Implement metrics-driven approaches to continuously improve hiring effectiveness (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, conversion rates)
Define and lead the TA/HR AI strategy, integrating AI and automation into talent acquisition, and broader HR processes
Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled sourcing, talent intelligence platforms, workforce analytics, chatbots)
Drive adoption of digital tools that improve decision-making, reduce manual processes, and enhance employee and candidate experience
Partner with IT, Data, and Legal teams to ensure responsible, compliant, and ethical use of AI in HR
Establish governance frameworks for AI usage, data privacy, and bias mitigation
Build and lead advanced workforce analytics capabilities to inform talent strategy and business decisions
Leverage predictive analytics to identify hiring needs, attrition risks, and workforce trends
Develop executive dashboards and insights that drive accountability and transparency across the organization
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team across Talent Acquisition, sourcing, recruiting operations, and HR technology
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
Upskill HR and TA teams on AI tools, digital capabilities, and modern recruiting practices
Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, and Business Leaders to align TA strategies with business priorities
Act as a thought leader on future-of-work trends, skills-based hiring, and AI’s impact on the workforce