Strategic Director of Talent Acquisition

Acquisition Network LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC, through its recruiting partnership with Career Launch, seeks a Director of Talent Acquisition in New York. This role leads a critical operating function, partnering with executive teams to scale with disciplined systems and strong judgment.

Ideal candidates bring substantial senior-level experience, exceptional communication, and a track record of improving cross-functional processes while balancing speed, quality, compliance, and long-term health.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading the relevant operating, legal, people, or executive function.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and written and verbal communication.
• A track record of improving systems and delivering outcomes across org boundaries.
• Comfort working directly with executives on ambiguous or sensitive priorities.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, compliance, and long-term organizational health.

Responsibilities

• Build the recruiting strategy, team, systems, and executive hiring capability.
• Own strategy, operating cadence, and measurable outcomes for the assigned function.
• Translate executive priorities into clear plans, owners, timelines, and decision points.
• Build repeatable systems that improve speed, quality, accountability, and risk management.
• Coordinate high-stakes work across leaders, teams, and external partners.
• Surface risks early and provide concise recommendations supported by evidence.
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching, documentation, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Executive communication

Systems improvement

Ambiguity handling

Compliance awareness

US work authorization

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC, through its recruiting partnership with Career Launch, seeks a Director of Talent Acquisition in New York. This role leads a critical operating function, partnering with executive teams to scale with disciplined systems and strong judgment.

Ideal candidates bring substantial senior-level experience, exceptional communication, and a track record of improving cross-functional processes while balancing speed, quality, compliance, and long-term health.