Strategic Talent Acquisition Director

Career Launch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition in New York for partner employers. The firm works with experienced professionals seeking full-time roles and provides one profile to review across searches.

The role targets senior leaders who can scale hiring functions with disciplined systems and strong judgment. Ideal candidates balance speed, quality, compliance, and long-term organizational health while partnering closely with executives on sensitive priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the relevant operating, legal, people, or executive function.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Proven track record of improving recruiting systems and outcomes.
• Experience partnering with executives on 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 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

Executive leadership

Strategic recruiting

Strong judgment

Exceptional communication

Job description

Career Launch is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition in New York for partner employers. The firm works with experienced professionals seeking full-time roles and provides one profile to review across searches.

The role targets senior leaders who can scale hiring functions with disciplined systems and strong judgment. Ideal candidates balance speed, quality, compliance, and long-term organizational health while partnering closely with executives on sensitive priorities.