VP of Talent Acquisition and Deployment
Chicago, IL 
Details
Date Posted
Mar 08, 2016
Hiring Industry
Consumer Goods / Miscellaneous
Area(s) of Expertise
Recruitment & Staffing
Total Compensation
$110K to $225K
Experience
11 - 15 years
Location
Chicago, IL
Description
The VP of Talent Acquisition and Deployment (TA&D) has the accountability for the success of the TA&D organization by design functional strategy that integrates with the broader Acosta Sales & Marketing  HR strategy, ensuring seamless integration with other functions in the HR service delivery model, provides oversight and leadership for all components of the TA&D services to include designing and executing the recruitment strategy, source/select/onboard new talent, assess effectiveness of enterprise selection and sourcing tools/processes/systems, ensure effective internal talent brokerage and serve as the advisor to company leadership on TA&D initiatives to ensure attraction and retention of diverse talent at all levels of the organization. This successful candidate will build high-trust partnerships with management and employees, and must have passion for building world-class TA&D solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Relationships:
•	Works closely with senior HR and business leadership
•	Works specifically with Acosta Sales & Marketing CHRO to develop integrated TA&D strategies, services and solutions
•	Works with other Senior HR and Business leaders to identify proper solutions to meet enterprise and business specific TA&D requirements
•	Establish and maintain relationships with external groups and thought leaders to promote leading edge practices across all TA&D areas
•	Serves as a thought leader externally to promote Acosta Sales & Marketing as leading practice organization
•	Drives overarching strategy for TD&A that enables Acosta Sales & Marketing to obtain top talent while remaining cost-effective
•	Sets general strategic direction and provides oversight, ensuring integration with the broader Acosta Sales & Marketing  HR strategy
•	Ensures seamless integration within the overall HR service delivery model to ensure business requirements are met
•	Provides oversight for all components of the TA&D, including sourcing, recruiting, candidate marketing and TA-specific analytics, onboarding, etc.
•	Oversee the recruiting teams, and ensure the recruiting function is capable, streamlined and well aligned with the vision and goals of the organization. 
•	Acts as a strong partner to business leaders to provide consultation on talent acquisition strategies and challenges.  Develop effective working relationships with leaders at all levels of the organization.  Works at a strategic level and a strong operator.
•	Provide leadership to TA&D management who will be responsible for delivery of functional service level agreement and process key performance metrics
•	Ensure the staffing process allows for a positive candidate experience as well as appropriate legal and compliant employment practices.
•	Manage the Applicant Tracking System and Sourcing Plans by provided process improvements and new and innovative approaches to fill position with top qualified candidates.
•	Manage Corporate Associate Relations and provide leadership to corporate HRBP.
•	Partner with other areas of HR, i.e. Compensation, Training etc., when needed to support overall staffing initiatives such as new job evaluations, job market studies etc.
•	Build a data-driven recruiting organization, including analytics that provide insight and decision support.  Provide the organization with time sensitive performance metrics and seek feedback regarding effective the effectiveness of the TA&D team.
•	Respond to Client RFP requests regarding TA&D and overall HR Capabilities.  As needed, attend client meetings regarding new business to address how we will launch and achieve client staffing results for new programs; Serve as project lead on HR client transitions.
Experience
•	10+ years of demonstrated experience in designing, developing and executing enterprise sourcing, selection and onboarding strategies, programs, systems, tools and processes.
•	Demonstrated experience developing deep relationships with the business, and delivering high valued and efficient TA&D initiatives in different business models that deliver ROI.
•	Experience managing insource / outsource recruitment teams. 
•	Proven in developing and managing internal brokerage processes and external recruitment partners to deliver high quality results.
•	Strategic thinker having designed TA&D and HR strategies that are aligned to overall business strategy
•	Organization design capability to appropriately align operating model, structure and service delivery models
•	Business acumen to be able to effectively influence all levels of the organization and deliver practical solution to meet business requirements
•	Technology savvy to enable leverage of recruitment solutions in digital, social media, multi-media formats, etc.
•	Strong business partnering skills to ensure high collaboration and  influencing
•	Able to effectively set, cascade, manage and measure TA&D objectives to ensure delivery of results
•	Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
•	Talent builder to ensure right people are doing the right work and succession in place
•	Able to effectively use data to identify trends, translate into insights that drive high level of critical thinking and solid decision making
•	Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•	Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented while also focusing on the big picture
•	Occasional travel will be required
•	Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
                        
                            Acosta
                            Chicago, IL
                        
                        
                        	VP of Talent Acquisition and Deployment
Chicago, IL 
Details
Date Posted
Mar 08, 2016
Hiring Industry
Consumer Goods / Miscellaneous
Area(s) of Expertise
Recruitment & Staffing
Total Compensation
$110K to $225K
Experience
11 - 15 years
Location
Chicago, IL
Description
The VP of Talent Acquisition and Deployment (TA&D) has ...
                                                    	VP of Talent Acquisition and Deployment
Chicago, IL 
Details
Date Posted
Mar 08, 2016
Hiring Industry
Consumer Goods / Miscellaneous
Area(s) of Expertise
Recruitment & Staffing
Total Compensation
$110K to $225K
Experience
11 - 15 years
Location
Chicago, IL
Description
The VP of Talent Acquisition and Deployment (TA&D) has the accountability for the success of the TA&D organization by design functional strategy that integrates with the broader Acosta Sales & Marketing  HR strategy, ensuring seamless integration with other functions in the HR service delivery model, provides oversight and leadership for all components of the TA&D services to include designing and executing the recruitment strategy, source/select/onboard new talent, assess effectiveness of enterprise selection and sourcing tools/processes/systems, ensure effective internal talent brokerage and serve as the advisor to company leadership on TA&D initiatives to ensure attraction and retention of diverse talent at all levels of the organization. This successful candidate will build high-trust partnerships with management and employees, and must have passion for building world-class TA&D solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Relationships:
•	Works closely with senior HR and business leadership
•	Works specifically with Acosta Sales & Marketing CHRO to develop integrated TA&D strategies, services and solutions
•	Works with other Senior HR and Business leaders to identify proper solutions to meet enterprise and business specific TA&D requirements
•	Establish and maintain relationships with external groups and thought leaders to promote leading edge practices across all TA&D areas
•	Serves as a thought leader externally to promote Acosta Sales & Marketing as leading practice organization
•	Drives overarching strategy for TD&A that enables Acosta Sales & Marketing to obtain top talent while remaining cost-effective
•	Sets general strategic direction and provides oversight, ensuring integration with the broader Acosta Sales & Marketing  HR strategy
•	Ensures seamless integration within the overall HR service delivery model to ensure business requirements are met
•	Provides oversight for all components of the TA&D, including sourcing, recruiting, candidate marketing and TA-specific analytics, onboarding, etc.
•	Oversee the recruiting teams, and ensure the recruiting function is capable, streamlined and well aligned with the vision and goals of the organization. 
•	Acts as a strong partner to business leaders to provide consultation on talent acquisition strategies and challenges.  Develop effective working relationships with leaders at all levels of the organization.  Works at a strategic level and a strong operator.
•	Provide leadership to TA&D management who will be responsible for delivery of functional service level agreement and process key performance metrics
•	Ensure the staffing process allows for a positive candidate experience as well as appropriate legal and compliant employment practices.
•	Manage the Applicant Tracking System and Sourcing Plans by provided process improvements and new and innovative approaches to fill position with top qualified candidates.
•	Manage Corporate Associate Relations and provide leadership to corporate HRBP.
•	Partner with other areas of HR, i.e. Compensation, Training etc., when needed to support overall staffing initiatives such as new job evaluations, job market studies etc.
•	Build a data-driven recruiting organization, including analytics that provide insight and decision support.  Provide the organization with time sensitive performance metrics and seek feedback regarding effective the effectiveness of the TA&D team.
•	Respond to Client RFP requests regarding TA&D and overall HR Capabilities.  As needed, attend client meetings regarding new business to address how we will launch and achieve client staffing results for new programs; Serve as project lead on HR client transitions.
Experience
•	10+ years of demonstrated experience in designing, developing and executing enterprise sourcing, selection and onboarding strategies, programs, systems, tools and processes.
•	Demonstrated experience developing deep relationships with the business, and delivering high valued and efficient TA&D initiatives in different business models that deliver ROI.
•	Experience managing insource / outsource recruitment teams. 
•	Proven in developing and managing internal brokerage processes and external recruitment partners to deliver high quality results.
•	Strategic thinker having designed TA&D and HR strategies that are aligned to overall business strategy
•	Organization design capability to appropriately align operating model, structure and service delivery models
•	Business acumen to be able to effectively influence all levels of the organization and deliver practical solution to meet business requirements
•	Technology savvy to enable leverage of recruitment solutions in digital, social media, multi-media formats, etc.
•	Strong business partnering skills to ensure high collaboration and  influencing
•	Able to effectively set, cascade, manage and measure TA&D objectives to ensure delivery of results
•	Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
•	Talent builder to ensure right people are doing the right work and succession in place
•	Able to effectively use data to identify trends, translate into insights that drive high level of critical thinking and solid decision making
•	Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•	Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented while also focusing on the big picture
•	Occasional travel will be required
•	Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer