Talent Operations Director

The Talent Operations Director is responsible for leading talent delivery and overseeing efficient hiring operations. Reporting directly to the SVP of Talent Acquisition this position collaborates with TA Regional Directors Team Leaders and key stakeholders to ensure workforce needs are met develop recruitment strategies and support organizational objectives. The Director co-designs and manages global data governance dashboards enhances KPIs for continuous improvement oversees demand planning and drives innovation within global talent acquisition teams. This role plays a critical part in supporting the organizations AI transformation enabling improved outcomes for the business candidates and teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

Hiring Continuity & Transformation Oversight: 

• Ensure uninterrupted talent acquisition operations throughout organizational transformation phases. 
• Lead the implementation and adoption of process changes tools and systems to support future-state hiring strategies. 
• Oversee our Talent Acquisition operating planning (OP) process.  

Strategic Workforce Planning: 

• Collaborate with TA Regional Directors to forecast and plan for future hiring needs skills gaps and organizational growth. 
• Drive demand-to-capacity planning and develop incremental hiring plans aligned with business priorities. 

Dashboard & KPI Development: 

• Reinvent design and maintain real-time dashboards to capacity monitor hiring activity recruiter performance time-to-fill and candidate pipeline health. 
• Develop and track future-focused KPIs including hiring quality.  

Data Governance & Measurement: 

• Establish and enforce data management standards and reporting disciplines across the talent acquisition function. 
• Measure operational success through ROI Manager NPS cost-per-hire (CPH) and other agreed-upon benchmarks. 

Program Launches & Policy Implementation: 

• Lead the launch and management of HR initiatives 
• Oversee the creation and implementation of TA policies such as internal mobility re-hire eligibility and hiring controls. 
• Map and optimize end-to-end processes. 

Assessment & Selection: 

• Oversee hiring assessment training and evaluation. 

Vendor & Resource Management: 

• Oversee relationships contracts and payments with external vendors ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness. 
• Manage ongoing Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partnerships and evaluate ROI and CPH effectiveness. 

Training & Enablement: 

• Develop and deliver training for hiring managers and recruiters on new systems processes and best practices. 
• Enable talent teams with resources to drive adoption and continuous improvement. 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: 

• Act as a key liaison between TA Regional Directors business leaders finance and advisory groups to ensure alignment and stakeholder engagement. 
• Participate in Centers of Excellence (COE) calendar management and advisory group activities to inform and influence talent strategies. 

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field; Masters degree preferred. 
• 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition operations workforce planning or HR leadership roles. 
• Demonstrated expertise in data-driven decision making dashboard development and KPI management. 
• Proven track record in leading transformation projects and implementing talent acquisition technology solutions. 
• Strong vendor management experience including negotiating contracts managing budgets and monitoring service delivery. 
• Deep knowledge of recruitment policies processes (onboarding BGV job requisition) and assessment tools. 
• Exceptional stakeholder management communication and collaboration skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced dynamic environment. 

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process including résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: NIQ

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