Head of Talent Acquisition

InvestedintheMission; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to shape and execute a global TA strategy from Westminster, CO. You’ll partner with the ELT and HR leadership to drive workforce planning, market insights, and a data-driven hiring approach.

You’ll lead executive searches, develop a high-performing TA team, and elevate recruiting operations, branding, and candidate experience while ensuring compliance across key regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Partner with executive teams to align talent with business priorities.
• Experience recruiting for specialized/technical talent and cleared roles.
• Strong use of workforce analytics to guide hiring decisions.

Responsibilities

• Personally lead executive and strategic searches from sourcing to offer.
• Serve as primary contact for third-party agencies and ELT alignment.
• Own TA operations, integrating tech, workflows, and new-hire processes.
• Drive employer branding, talent marketing, and candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with OFCCP, AAP, and related regulations.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Executive partnership

Strategic & data-driven mindset

Specialized hiring expertise

People leadership

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

The Head of Talent Acquisition will serve as the executive leader responsible for shaping and executing Vantor's global talent acquisition strategy during a period of significant growth and business transformation. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this leader will elevate talent acquisition into a highly strategic, data-driven function that enables business performance by attracting, engaging, and hiring exceptional talent.

Partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team, HR Leadership Team, and business leaders across the organization, the Head of Talent Acquisition will serve as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy, external talent market dynamics, and hiring priorities. This leader will bring a strong point of view on where the market is evolving, leveraging data and insights to anticipate talent trends, proactively identify opportunities, and position Vantor to compete successfully for critical talent.
Equally adept in the boardroom and engaging with candidates in the market, the successful candidate will be a true player-coach; personally leading executive and business-critical recruitment while building and developing a high-performing talent acquisition team. They will also drive continuous improvement across recruiting operations, talent acquisition technology, analytics, employer branding, and the overall talent experience.

This role is particularly important as Vantor continues to scale specialized hiring across technical, operational, and cleared-talent populations while strengthening candidate experience, stakeholder alignment, and measurable hiring outcomes. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity to build on a strong foundation, deepen executive partnerships, and further establish talent acquisition as a strategic business function that enables Vantor's ambitious growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities

Employer Branding and Talent Marketing

• Bring deep expertise in sourcing strategy, talent marketing, TA partnerships, including vendor and budget management.
• Partner with the TA Brand Strategist to define and execute a compelling, data-driven talent brand.
• Expand reach into target talent markets using channels such as LinkedIn, AppCast, Indeed, job advertising, branding campaigns, blogs, storytelling, and recruiting events.

Talent Acquisition Operations and Compliance

• Own the strategic vision for TA Operations by integrating recruiting technology, workflows, and new-hire processes across the enterprise.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, IT, HR/HRIS, Legal, Security, and other teams to improve and align all talent entry points, including domestic and international FTEs, contractors, and interns.
• Ensure strong compliance knowledge and execution across OFCCP, AAP, and related regulations to mitigate organizational risk.
• Oversee internal and external vendors and partners, including audits, performance management, and data reporting.

Executive and Strategic Recruiting

• Personally lead executive and highly strategic searches, from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party recruiting agencies, driving process efficiency, strong candidate experience, and ELT alignment.

Qualifications

Talent Acquisition Leadership:

• 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition leadership experience, with a track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing recruiting teams within complex, fast-paced organizations.
• A player-coach who coaches others, drives accountability, and continuously elevates team performance.

Executive Partnership:

• A trusted advisor with the executive presence, business acumen, and credibility to influence senior leaders across the organization.
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive teams to align talent strategies with business priorities, leveraging data and market insights to shape decisions and deliver measurable impact.

Specialized Hiring Expertise:

• Deep experience leading recruitment across highly specialized talent populations, ideally technical, engineering, cleared, and other hard-to-find skill sets.
• Brings credibility navigating competitive talent markets and evolving workforce needs within technology-driven organizations.

Strategic & Data-Driven Mindset:

• Experience leveraging workforce insights, talent analytics, and market intelligence to shape hiring strategies, influence business decisions, and drive continuous improvement across talent acquisition operations.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role based in Westminster, CO, with 3 days onsite per week.

Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $161,000.00 - $215,000.00 - $236,500.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.