Director, Talent Acquisition

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

📋 Description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aimed at identifying and recruiting professionals at every career stage.

• Construct, organize, and lead a high-performing recruiting team, providing guidance on full-cycle recruitment strategies, staffing best practices, systems, and technology.

• Create an effective organizational framework for Talent Acquisition and cultivate top-tier recruiting talent.

• Enhance Lovet’s visibility and reputation in key recruiting markets, establishing our position as the employer of choice ahead of competitors.

• Act as a strategic partner to leadership, collaborating to enhance talent attraction, networking, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.

• Develop, implement, and report on metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, initiatives, and team performance in alignment with enterprise goals.

• Identify, implement, and oversee staffing best practices to enhance efficiency and quality while minimizing costs and time-to-fill.

• Supervise the use of assessment tools throughout the hiring process.

• Collaborate with the broader TAG community to utilize Centers of Excellence and peer expertise.

• Work with business leaders to design and implement staffing plans that optimize the balance of internal and external hiring.

• Establish relationships with external thought leaders within the Talent Acquisition field.

• Lead and innovate the graduate hiring strategy, establishing Lovet as the top destination for veterinary students.

• Assess and enhance existing processes, policies, and procedures to promote continuous improvement.

• Create and provide training programs for hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates to enhance hiring effectiveness and reduce turnover.

• Represent the brand as an ambassador at both in-person and virtual events.

• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines to ensure long-term hiring success.

• Scale the Talent Acquisition function to support phases of hyper-growth.

• Utilize modern recruiting marketing methodologies to engage talent in their native environments and stimulate top-of-funnel activity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven track record in leading a recruitment function and managing a diverse team within a multi-site organization (experience in animal or human healthcare is highly preferred).

• Experience in recruiting through industry and academic relations.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to measure performance and communicate progress through relevant metrics.

• Extensive knowledge of Talent Acquisition tools and systems, including experience with system implementations and development roadmaps.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with leaders at all levels, delivering exceptional service and fostering strong client relationships.

• Flexible and adaptable, excelling in a fast-paced, hyper-growth, or start-up environment.

• Experienced in establishing scalable Talent Acquisition frameworks to support rapid expansion.

• Innovative and creative in recruiting strategies, with a strong desire to experiment with new sourcing and engagement techniques.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that offers paid time off.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.