Associate Director Professional Hiring

Summary

The Associate Director, Talent Acquisition is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the professional hiring function, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class recruitment practices focused on attracting experienced, skilled professionals that support both immediate business needs and long-term workforce planning. This role leads the design, development, and execution of professional recruiting strategies while managing a high-performing team. The Associate Director partners closely with HR, Compensation, and business leaders to attract, engage, and retain high-calibre professional talent in alignment with the organization’s overall business and people strategies.

Description

• Lead the design, development, and execution of an effective short-term recruiting strategy while supporting the development and implementation of long-term departmental talent acquisition strategies.
• Develop, modify, and execute departmental or company-wide policies that impact immediate operations. Exercise supervision over costs, methods, and staffing to support business needs while maintaining alignment with organizational business and HR & People strategies.
• Direct and oversee a team’s hiring and sourcing activities to ensure optimal candidate selection, efficient recruitment processes, and compliance with organizational policies, standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Analyse recruiting data to identify gaps, trends, and areas of opportunity. Partner with leadership to establish and monitor recruiting metrics and analytics that inform decision-making, measure productivity, and assess program ROI.
• Develop and support diversity recruitment strategies through strategic relationship building.
• Partner with HR and Compensation teams to share market intelligence and develop cross-functional strategies that attract and retain talent through competitive compensation and offer practices.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of recruitment records and reporting across all phases of the hiring lifecycle within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Monitor and measure team performance to ensure consistent standards for all applicants and compliance with local employment laws and hiring regulations.
• Build and apply in-depth knowledge of job specifications, including required experience, skills, and behavioural competencies necessary for success in each role.
• Promote the company’s brand and employer image to candidates and external service providers, ensuring accurate representation and upholding the highest standards of ethical behaviour across all recruitment activities.