Director, Talent Acquisition

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and direct a scalable talent acquisition framework that aligns with Chomps' growth objectives.

• Take ownership of the recruiting strategy from start to finish, encompassing workforce planning, pipeline development, employer branding, and hiring systems.

• Oversee the implementation of Chomps' hiring roadmap and act as the senior authority on recruitment efforts.

• Collaborate with the SVP of People and Senior Director of People & Culture on yearly and quarterly hiring strategies.

• Anticipate headcount requirements and manage the opening and prioritization of requisitions within the sanctioned headcount framework.

• Address process-related, sourcing, and approval obstacles.

• Lead executive-level and specialized searches, creating targeted sourcing strategies.

• Establish recruiting priorities and standards for all requisitions.

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team.

• Oversee the recruiting technology stack, which includes Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Handshake.

• Maintain the efficiency metrics and recruiting funnel, enhancing reporting procedures.

• Identify and apply AI automation throughout the recruiting lifecycle.

• Enhance employer brand positioning and broaden talent pools.

• Counsel leaders on organizational design, role definitions, and competitive compensation packages.

• Manage compensation benchmarking and relationships with third-party recruiting agencies.

• Provide regular updates on hiring health to the People Team leadership.

• Ensure adherence to EEO, OFCCP, and relevant employment regulations.

• Uphold ATS data integrity and readiness for audits.

• Advocate for fairness, transparency, and consistency in hiring methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.

• At least 2 years of experience leading recruiters or a Talent Acquisition department.

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to scale recruiting operations during periods of headcount expansion.

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities, with a track record of developing high-performing recruiting teams amidst growth and change.

• Extensive knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, ATS platforms (such as Greenhouse or similar), and sourcing tools.

• Data-driven and analytical, capable of translating recruiting metrics and reports into actionable insights, recommendations, and updates for leadership.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.

• A passion for purpose-driven brands, culture-building, and the high-quality food/CPG industry is a plus.

• Experience working with remote teams.

• Familiarity with navigating an international brand landscape.

• Highly ethical, with the ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion.

• Capable of being both entrepreneurial and methodical.

• Results-oriented and process-driven, maintaining high standards for self and team.

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and work well across teams.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25% annual bonus.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401K with a 6% match.

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.

• Monthly home office reimbursements.

• Unlimited PTO.

• 15+ paid holidays.

• Quarterly mental health days.

• Hybrid and flexible remote schedule.

• Chicago office available for those in the vicinity.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Bi-annual total team in-person activities.

• Company-wide Continual Education budget.

• Unlimited snacks.

• Opportunities for growth based on exceptional performance.