Talent Acquisition Director - Build & Scale Recruiting

UNAVAILABLE; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

L5 Mission Critical is seeking a Director, Talent Acquisition to build and lead the recruiting function from the ground up in Chicago. This leader will design strategy, hire the team, select ATS and sourcing tools, and establish interview standards while remaining hands-on for critical roles.

The role demands 10+ years in TA, 4+ years leading teams, and a track record in trades/technical staffing at scale. Travel across North America is expected.

Qualificações

• 10+ years in talent acquisition, including 4+ years leading recruiting teams.
• Experience hiring skilled trades or technical field workforces at volume.
• Startup or high-growth experience building a recruiting function from scratch.
• Proven pipelines with schools, apprenticeships, workforce boards, or military programs.
• Hands-on ATS and sourcing tools experience; data-driven approaches.
• Strong influence with senior leaders and hiring managers.
• Willingness to travel across North America.
• Recruiting experience in data centers, construction, energy, or utilities preferred.
• Experience with union and non-union labor markets preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Design and own L5's talent acquisition strategy, tied to the company's growth plan, project pipeline, and client commitments.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning so hiring happens ahead of project starts.
• Map the market for critical skilled roles: where the talent is, who competes for it, and what it takes to win.
• Hire, lead, and develop a recruiting team scaled to hiring demand.
• Select and implement the applicant tracking system (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Create interview standards and skills assessments.
• Build a recruiting scorecard to track performance and run the function on data.
• Tell the L5 story in the trades and data center communities: career paths, standards, stability, and growth.
• Build a candidate experience that is fast and respectful.
• Keep hiring compliant with employment law, background, and safety requirements.
• A repeatable, scalable recruiting function that supports L5's national growth.
• Critical roles filled ahead of project starts, with a strong pipeline of skilled trades and technical talent.

Conhecimentos

Talent acquisition

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven recruiting

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Union labor market experience

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Ferramentas

ATS

Sourcing tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

L5 Mission Critical is seeking a Director, Talent Acquisition to build and lead the recruiting function from the ground up in Chicago. This leader will design strategy, hire the team, select ATS and sourcing tools, and establish interview standards while remaining hands-on for critical roles.

The role demands 10+ years in TA, 4+ years leading teams, and a track record in trades/technical staffing at scale. Travel across North America is expected.