The Director of Talent Acquisition is a key member of the Woodruff Sawyer People team. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll lead a phenomenal Talent Acquisition team and act as a strategic hiring partner for leaders and managers across the business. You'll implement a strong employer brand, deliver proactive recruiting solutions, build innovative programs for diversity recruitment, and inspire the team to deliver the strategic changes necessary to help us achieve success at scale. As a people-focused company, the Talent Acquisition team is pivotal to our continued growth and success.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and drive a comprehensive recruitment strategy with a focus on proactive candidate sourcing, employer brand, DEI recruiting, and talent analytics - resulting in attracting a diverse pool of qualified candidates in a steady-growth environment
• Optimize and maintain existing processes, tools, systems, and resources needed to scale and support the recruiting team in the short and long-term
• Lead, develop, motivate, and retain a successful talent acquisition team (currently 6 permanent and 2 temporary/part-time employees) based on their individual needs and development paths
• Ensure a candidate journey that creates an excellent candidate experience for all, regardless of hiring outcome
• Support team in developing a solid pipeline of candidates. Develop a formal process for candidate nurture campaigns
• Support team in hosting and participate in creative recruitment events to drive awareness of our company and employer brand
• Build strong, credible relationships with senior leaders and hiring managers as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert
• Support with workforce planning and long-term people and business strategies
• Partner with Learning & Development to design and implement training programs for all employees involved in hiring process, to include legal considerations, best practices, etc.
• Provide expert strategy and guidance to our leaders and hiring managers to attract, select, onboard, and retain highly skilled, diverse candidates
• Partner cross-functionally to help evolve our workplace culture, employer brand identity, and build upon our DEI initiatives
• Be a champion for DEI recruiting, ensuring that best practices are intertwined with day-to-day workflows and processes
• Create metrics and utilize data to evaluate success, tell compelling stories, and facilitate business decisions
• Hands-on recruitment of senior roles and/or challenging open positions, as needed

This job is for you, if...

• You have a combination of great empathy for leaders and hiring managers, deep recruiting expertise, and strategic thinking - always keeping the big picture of the business in mind
• You're an authentic, inspiring, and hands-on leader with experience managing strong Talent Acquisition teams in growing organizations
• You are passionate about customer service and want to ensure that everyone involved in the hiring process has an excellent experience, whether hiring manager or candidate
• You pride yourself on your communication skills and love cross-functional collaboration
• You're as comfortable crafting the long-term strategy of the department as you are "rolling up your sleeves" to dig into the minutia when necessary

Experience & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of talent acquisition experience (insurance and/or risk management experience a plus, but not required)
• 5+ years management experience building and leading highly effective talent acquisition functions in growth environments. Especially experience managing senior recruiters and remote teams
• Experience with ATS (Greenhouse a plus) and CRM systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint)
• Track record and reputation for successfully partnering with C-level executives, VPs, directors, and managers to make great hires and build great teams
• Adaptable and superior communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) at all levels (IC to Executive)
• Familiarity with employment immigration law (visa sponsorship, streamlining relocation guidelines and programs) is a plus

Who We Are:

Woodruff Sawyer has been an industry leader for over 100 years. As a top insurance brokerage, our clients range from small start-ups to some of the most innovative companies in the world. Here, your unique expertise and perspective helps move companies ahead and your career forward.

We believe in supporting the whole lives and careers of our employees. That's why, through excellent benefits and opportunities, and a genuinely inclusive and collaborative environment, we create the space for you and your career to flourish.

As an employee-owned company, we build toward the next decade, not just the next quarter. Our independence means you answer to great ideas and client success, not short-term profits, while our ESOP program allows you to build long-term wealth and ownership in the company. At Woodruff Sawyer, you own your future.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) and profit sharing
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness programs and workplace flexibility benefits
• Professional development and reimbursement programs
• Added perks like discounted event tickets, pet insurance, financial coaching, identity theft protection, milk stork, etc.

Woodruff Sawyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Equal Employment Policy incorporates our commitment to maintain an environment free of discrimination and to comply with all federal, state and local laws providing equal employment opportunities.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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