Vice President of Talent Acquisition
Posted 4 hours 35 minutes ago by Vervoe LLC
Human Resources (HR)
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What does a Vice President of Talent Acquisition do?A Vice President of Talent Acquisition works in the human resources department of an organization to oversee talent acquisition specialists. They ensure the department staff identifies, evaluates, and recruits potential candidates for open, and usually long-term, positions. A Vice President of Talent Acquisition develops the company's strategy to hire the right people, minimize attrition, and improve diversity and inclusion in line with the organization's goals.
Day to day tasks of a Vice President of Talent Acquisition- Ensure proper onboarding and training for new hires
- Design and execute recruiting strategies to attract, evaluate and hire qualified candidates
- Proactively identify and address hiring needs
- Evaluate and refine sourcing and selection procedures
- Manage a team of recruiters and provide assistance as needed
- Promote diversity in the workplace and ensure recruiting strategies attract diverse candidates
- Maintain talent pipelines with potential candidates and past applicants for future staffing needs
- Participate in the organization's strategic planning regarding employee development and engagement
- Research and recommend new sourcing tools and recruiting software
A VP of Talent Acquisition manages the recruitment team and crafts effective sourcing/selection strategies for hiring candidates on various positions ranging from entry to executive level. The ultimate goal is developing a company's employer brand so that it can build talent pipelines for current as well as for future recruiting needs.
Skills needed for a Vice President of Talent Acquisition- Leadership
- Strategy
- Recruitment
- Communication (written and spoken)
- Diversity and inclusion strategy
United States: $156,500 - $291,000 (USD). United Kingdom: £26,000 - £77,000 (GBP). Australia: $105,000 - $200,000 (AUD).