Director Talent Acquisition

A global industrial organization is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead its US recruiting function and help shape the future of its global talent acquisition capability. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for someone who can elevate processes, strengthen teams, and build a scalable recruiting engine for a growing, multinational business.

This position is base full-time onsite in Downers Grove, Illinois.

What You’ll Lead

• Oversee all US recruiting operations, managing a team of two (with a third joining via acquisition and a potential fourth pending future budget approval).
• Act as a working leader who executes select full-cycle searches while developing, coaching, and elevating the TA team.
• Partner with HR and business leaders across corporate, field, and manufacturing environments.
• Lead Talent Acquisition efforts for roles ranging from individual contributors to professional and leadership levels.

What You’ll Own

• Full lifecycle recruiting across sourcing, selection, employer branding, candidate experience, pipeline development, and workforce planning.
• Optimization and automation of reporting, requisition dashboards, and TA analytics.
• Reduction of agency spend by improving internal capabilities, processes, and recruiting tools.
• Strengthening onboarding practices, including manager training, checklists, and process consistency across US locations.

US-Led, Globally Connected

• While the top priority is elevating US recruiting operations, the Director will also play a meaningful role in supporting global TA needs in parallel. Responsibilities include:
• Guiding international teams across Europe, Mexico, Brazil, China, India, Thailand, the Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium on recruiting processes, tools, and selection strategies.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on global TA best practices and hiring manager training.
• Supporting the onboarding and development of international recruiters as global hiring continues to scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certifications in HR or Talent Acquisition a plus.
• 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including leadership roles.
• Proven success in building and managing recruiting teams and strategies.
• Strong knowledge of modern sourcing techniques, tools, and applicant tracking systems.
• Experience in high-volume and technical recruiting environments preferred.