Associate Director, Talent (XD)
The Talent Team creates new connections daily and is committed to an inclusive interview experience. It’s not just about filling a position: We believe that candidates should actively participate and influence the conversation! Bounteous is a place for passionate, excited individuals who look forward to making ideas come to life.
To help grow this team, we need an Associate Director, Talent who not only embodies Bounteous’ core values, but is committed to scaling and supporting the organization’s continued growth. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of Talent, this role partners with XD leadership across the organization to identify new ways to connect with the industry’s top talent; optimize recruiting tools, platforms, and processes; and strengthen (and champion!) the Bounteous brand. The ideal candidate acts as a strategic talent advisor, in partnership with key stakeholders, to create a differentiating and best-in-show candidate experience.
Additionally, the Associate Director develops and manages a diverse pipeline of executive-level talent, actively manages high-volume searches, oversees a team of talent specialists, and plays a pivotal role in the growth of Bounteous’ offerings and success.
Role and Responsibilities
- Function as the talent leader for our XD team with a goal to identify, pipeline, qualify, track, and place the best talent in the most effective ways possible
- Manage, leverage, and challenge existing recruiting strategies, methods, and systems to generate a proactive and efficient approach to sourcing, screening, assessing, and onboarding difference makers
- Promote and maturate the Bounteous referral program and actively network with new hires and alumni
- Coordinate interview schedules with interview teams
- Capture, report, and leverage competitive intelligence market data and establish, track, and analyze recruitment activity metrics and report on progress to business leadership, as requested
- Attend recruiting events, conferences and networking functions to build relationships, source candidates and further knowledge of the talent/business landscape
- Support the team as we expand our outreach, influence marketing materials (e.g., presentations, newsletters, job descriptions), and actively participate in community and panelist discussions
- Introduce newly acquired companies to Bounteous’ interview process and applicant tracking system
- Facilitate quarterly, companywide lunch & learns and roundtable discussions so that hiring teams are prepared for interviews, aligned to our process, and continue to observe inclusive hiring best practices
- Set personal goals, as well as manage and mentor the career paths of multiple team members by setting goals, hosting regular 1:1s, and conducting annual reviews
- Contribute to the training and onboarding process for new team members, keeping them highly-motivated in the process
- Partner with the Talent and Culture verticals to identify and implement a new team member check-in (30-60-90)
- Build connections and identify leadership to join Bounteous as organizational structure continues to grow
- Manage our applicant tracking system’s role in the interview process and monitor team member usage, as well as job openings regularly
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven success in the hire of all levels of talent and skill sets, including technology, design, client and business partners, executive leadership, and operations
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities in a fast paced, team-based environment while being extremely adaptable and flexible
- Must have the ability to work with a sense of urgency and be able to successfully navigate changing priorities
- Provide subject matter leadership, including engagement and thought leadership both within the company, and across Bounteous
- Four+ years of experience recruiting at a digital agency or technology consulting environment
- Experienced in team management, focused on individual growth opportunities and successful team member placements
- Self-directed problem solver with experience leading process improvement projects
- Exceptional time and project management abilities
- Familiarity with recruiting analytics, metrics, and reporting
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond to changing requirements
- ATS, CRM, and/or data base proficiency
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If you have passion and intelligence, and possess a technical knack (even if you’re missing some of the above), we encourage you to apply.
Bounteous is focused on promoting an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the different viewpoints and experiences our diverse group of team members bring to Bounteous. Bounteous does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Bounteous is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas.