Senior Director of Talent Acquisition

In this role, you will:

• Create and execute Zoox’s end-to-end (E2E) talent strategy, encompassing an intern program, internal mobility initiatives, and both proactive and reactive external recruiting strategies.
• Build and evolve talent processes, from sourcing and recruiting to offer delivery, ensuring seamless execution across all stages of the talent acquisition lifecycle.
• Partner with the Director of HR Technology in the development of talent systems that enhance efficiency and effectiveness, utilizing tools like VNDLY, Lever, WD, and ServiceNow.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing talent organization. Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, influencing talent-related decisions and driving alignment on workforce planning and talent needs.
• Keep up-to-date with trends and talent availability in the external market, especially within the tech industry, to ensure Zoox stays competitive in attracting top talent. 
• Use market insights to guide and refine talent acquisition strategies and decision-making.
• Active partner on the HR leadership team in creating and driving a comprehensive HR strategy.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition
• 5+ years successfully leading cross-functional talent teams at the Director level.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing end-to-end (E2E) talent strategies for sourcing, recruiting, onboarding, and retaining top talent.
• Strong familiarity with the external talent market, especially in technology, with a deep understanding of emerging trends in talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Data-driven decision-maker, with experience using KPIs, scorecards, and metrics to measure and optimize talent strategy effectiveness.
• Experience with talent acquisition and HR management tools such as VNDLY, Lever, Workday (WD), ServiceNow, and other industry-leading software platforms.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing talent processes and systems that scale with the organization’s growth.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, excelling in fast-paced and evolving environments, with the ability to think critically and take decisive action in complex or ambiguous situations.