Strategic TA Lead - Executive Search & Projects

Gatesfoundation Gates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

No premiums for medical/dental/vision

Generous PTO & family leave

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Officer – Strategic Projects, Talent Acquisition in Seattle to lead critical hiring initiatives and executive-level requisitions. You will drive end-to-end sourcing strategies, partner with senior leaders, and shape TA analytics and digital transformation efforts.

You will oversee cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and scalability, build strategic sourcing capabilities, and optimize vendor relationships while guiding change across teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, communications, human resources, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of talent acquisition experience with at least 2 years managing strategic projects.
• Experience leading executive-level searches, either in-house or in a search firm.
• Experience with innovative programs, tools, and processes for talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects to improve efficiency and service delivery across talent acquisition and HR.
• Optimize resources, increase productivity, and expand use of technology and automation.
• Build strategic sourcing capabilities and improve internal recruitment practices.
• Drive data-informed decisions with recruitment metrics and market insights.
• Design project plans with timelines and success metrics, and manage risks.
• Support change management and adoption of new processes across teams.
• Collaborate to build scalable solutions supporting long-term business objectives.
• Evaluate vendor relationships and external partnerships for TA delivery.

Skills

Executive-level searches

Strategic project management

Talent acquisition

Data analytics in hiring

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing expertise

Change management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or related discipline

Job description

Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Officer – Strategic Projects, Talent Acquisition in Seattle to lead critical hiring initiatives and executive-level requisitions. You will drive end-to-end sourcing strategies, partner with senior leaders, and shape TA analytics and digital transformation efforts.

You will oversee cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and scalability, build strategic sourcing capabilities, and optimize vendor relationships while guiding change across teams in a