Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic leader to join our North American team as Senior Director of Talent Acquisition.  They will be responsible for overseeing and driving all aspects of talent acquisition strategy, operations, and execution for both the United States and Canada. They will partner with senior leadership to ensure that we attract, hire, and retain top talent in alignment with our business goals and culture. This is a leadership role that involves managing a team of talent acquisition professionals while also being a hands-on strategic partner to the organization’s leadership teams.

This position is 100% remote.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Build and sustain relationships with senior leadership to understand hiring needs, workforce planning, and future talent requirements.
• Drive the recruitment process for executive-level and high-impact roles, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and timely, high-quality hires
• Partner with HR and leadership to ensure alignment between talent acquisition efforts and overall employee experience and retention strategies
• Identify and leverage innovative recruitment methods, tools, and technologies to streamline the hiring process, improve candidate sourcing, and reduce time-to-fill.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on employer branding initiatives to position SGS as an employer of choice
• Measure, analyze, and report on key talent acquisition metrics (e.g., volume of open requisitions, time-to-fill, quality of hire) to optimize processes and drive results.
• Provide strategic thought leadership and guidance to the broader HR team on best practices in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruitment marketing
• Manage the recruitment budget, ensuring optimal spend while achieving strategic hiring goals
• Stay current with industry trends and labor market changes to adapt talent acquisition strategies as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or advanced HR certification is a plus.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership or director role.
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing talent acquisition teams within a fast-paced, growing organization
• Expertise in recruiting for a variety of roles, including senior leadership/executive positions, across multiple functions and industries
• Strong understanding of recruitment marketing, sourcing strategies, and talent pipeline development
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment

Preferred:

• Deep knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices across regions

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay (up to $200,000/year based on experience), annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, DE&I initiatives

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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