Talent Acquisition Director

This is a hybrid position and is not fully remote. Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Greenville, SC.

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Director to lead executive and strategic hiring efforts for a growing organization in Greer, South Carolina. This role is ideal for a senior recruiting leader who can shape talent strategy, guide high-level search activity, and build strong partnerships with business leaders across a complex global environment. The successful candidate will combine market insight, operational discipline, and a hands-on approach to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes while strengthening recruiting capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of enterprise talent acquisition strategies that support business growth and long-term workforce plans.

• Manage senior-level and executive searches from market mapping through offer negotiation, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and strong close rates.

• Partner closely with executive stakeholders to understand organizational priorities, define talent needs, and influence hiring decisions with confidence and credibility.

• Use labor market research, competitive intelligence, and talent insights to identify hiring opportunities and develop targeted search approaches.

• Oversee recruiting technology initiatives, including the implementation and improvement of enterprise hiring systems and related processes.

• Establish and monitor recruiting metrics to evaluate performance, improve efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Mentor and guide recruiting teams while balancing strategic leadership with direct involvement in critical searches and hiring projects.

• Collaborate effectively across regions and time zones, building trusted relationships with globally distributed teams in a multicultural business setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline is required; an advanced degree or relevant certification is preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including substantial background in both agency executive search and corporate in-house recruiting environments.
• Demonstrated success hiring senior leaders and executives, with strong expertise in search strategy, talent mapping, and competitive market analysis.
• Experience supporting fast-growing global organizations, ideally within manufacturing, data center, cooling, or closely related industries.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting technology, including hands-on involvement with applicant tracking systems and broader talent acquisition tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, particularly when working with senior executives.
• Analytical mindset with experience using recruiting data, performance metrics, and reporting to guide hiring strategy and continuous improvement.
• High level of sound judgment, resilience, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.