Director- Talent Acquisition

1611 Ally Bank; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ally Financial in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead recruiting strategy for Ally’s Bank and Enterprise Functions. The role reports to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and manages a team of TA managers and recruiters delivering over 1,000 annual hires.

You will partner with senior leaders, optimize processes, use analytics for decisions, and drive scalable talent strategies. A strong track record in regulated environments and executive search is essential.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of talent acquisition experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years leading recruiting teams in complex environments.
• Bank/financial services experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of TA managers and recruiters.
• Set recruiting strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee delivery and quality across client groups.
• Lead confidential executive searches and coaching.
• Use analytics to identify trends and improve outcomes.
• Drive governance, capacity planning, and process discipline.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Executive recruiting

Strategic hiring

People management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

This role is based in our Charlotte, NC office on a hybrid schedule in office a few days a week with some days. Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, this role serves as a strategic talent advisor responsible for leading recruiting strategy, delivery, and outcomes for Ally's Bank and Enterprise Functions businesses. This leader will manage a team of Talent Acquisition managers and recruiters and help ensure the organization has the talent needed to achieve current priorities and future business objectives. The Director will partner closely with senior business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition stakeholders to develop and execute recruiting strategies that attract, assess, and select top talent across a diverse portfolio of functions. Success in this role requires strong business partnership, operational discipline, data-driven decision making, and a commitment to delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences. As a member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team, this individual will help shape recruiting priorities, leverage market intelligence and workforce insights, and identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness, capacity, governance, and organizational capability. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about developing high-performing recruiting teams, influencing senior leaders, and building scalable talent strategies that support Ally's long-term success.

The Work Itself

Lead and develop a team of Talent Acquisition managers and recruiters supporting more than 1,000 internal and external hires annually across Ally's Bank and Enterprise Functions businesses. Build and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities, workforce plans, and future organizational capability needs. Serve as a strategic talent advisor to senior leaders, HR partners, and key stakeholders on talent market trends, hiring strategies, and critical talent needs. Oversee recruiting delivery, performance, and service quality across assigned client groups, ensuring strong candidate and hiring manager experiences. Lead select confidential executive searches within assigned business areas and provide strategic guidance and coaching to recruiters supporting senior-level hiring. Use recruiting analytics, workforce data, and market intelligence to identify trends, influence decisions, and improve hiring outcomes. Drive operational excellence through clear governance, capacity planning, compliance, and process discipline. Champion continuous improvement across Talent Acquisition processes, tools, programs, and team capabilities to support scalable and effective recruiting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, including at least 5 years leading recruiting teams.
• Experience leading Talent Acquisition within a bank, financial services organization, fintech, or other complex, highly regulated environment preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on executive recruiting or executive search experience preferred, including experience leading confidential senior-leadership searches through the full recruiting lifecycle and coaching recruiters on executive search strategy, talent mapping, candidate assessment, and offer execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and engage high-performing recruiting teams, including teams operating across multiple locations.
• Strong business acumen, executive presence, and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior leaders, hiring managers, and HR partners.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business and workforce needs into effective talent acquisition strategies while managing competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Experience leveraging recruiting data, market insights, and talent analytics to inform strategy, identify trends, and influence business decisions.
• Experience leading process improvement, change, and technology-enabled initiatives that enhance recruiting effectiveness, candidate experience, and operational efficiency.
• SPHR recommended.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.

How We’ll Have Your Back

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
• Other Compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.

Who We Are

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email [e-mail] with details of your accommodation request.

Base Pay Range

$125,000.00 - $190,000.00

An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.

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