Senior Director - Talent Acquisition Job Details

Job Title: Senior Director - Talent Acquisition

Posting Start Date: 30/09/2026

Job Description: Role Summary The Associate Vice President (AVP) - Talent Acquisition will lead strategic hiring initiatives across leadership, niche, and business-critical roles. The role is responsible for driving end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, stakeholder management, employer branding, talent market intelligence, and recruitment process excellence. The AVP will partner closely with business leaders, HRBPs, and senior leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality talent aligned with organizational growth objectives. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Strategy Develop and execute the organization's talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce plans. Build proactive talent pipelines for leadership and critical skill roles. Drive hiring plans across functions, geographies, and business units. Leverage market intelligence, competitor mapping, and talent trends to support hiring decisions. Leadership & Strategic Hiring Lead hiring for leadership positions including Directors, AVPs, VPs, and other senior leadership roles. Partner with business leaders to define talent requirements and assessment frameworks. Ensure quality hiring through structured evaluation and robust candidate assessment processes. Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, HRBPs, and hiring managers. Drive hiring governance through regular reviews, dashboards, and recruitment analytics. Manage escalations and ensure alignment between business expectations and recruitment outcomes. Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team. Establish performance metrics, KPIs, and capability-building initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Recruitment Operations & Process Excellence Optimize recruitment processes to improve efficiency, quality, and candidate experience. Drive adoption of ATS, AI-enabled sourcing tools, and recruitment technologies. Ensure compliance with hiring policies, diversity goals, and governance requirements. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience Strengthen employer brand through targeted attraction strategies. Create exceptional candidate experiences across all hiring stages. Develop initiatives to improve offer acceptance, candidate engagement, and onboarding experience.