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 LeadOversee 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 OwnFull 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 ConnectedWhile 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.QualificationsBachelor'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.