Director of Talent Acquisition

Position Summary

We are seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to build and scale our talent acquisition function from the ground up. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for designing the talent acquisition strategy, building the operating model, and delivering efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes that support Culligan’s current and future business goals.

This role blends big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution. The Director of Talent Acquisition will create the vision for how we attract, assess, and hire talent—then roll up the sleeves to build the systems, processes, and team to make it real.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Develop and own a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth, workforce planning, and long-term talent needs

• Partner closely with senior leadership, HR, and business leaders to understand hiring priorities and translate them into scalable hiring plans

• Define and evolve employer branding, candidate experience, and sourcing strategies across roles and geographies

• Use data and market insights to inform decisions around hiring models, workforce trends, and future capability needs

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Build and evolve the talent acquisition function from the ground up, including processes, policies, tools, and governance

• Design and implement efficient, scalable hiring workflows—from requisition intake through offer and onboarding partnership

• Select, implement, and optimize TA technology (ATS, sourcing tools, analytics, etc.) to drive efficiency and visibility

• Establish and track key performance metrics (time to fill, quality of hire, cost per hire, candidate experience, DEI outcomes)

• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to reduce friction and increase speed and quality

• Develop strategies to expand diverse candidate pipelines and ensure equitable hiring practices
• Lead and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team as the organization grows

Qualifications

• 8-12 year of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including leadership roles
• Proven experience building or significantly transforming a talent acquisition function in a growing or complex organization
• Strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution—you can design the system and run it
• Deep knowledge of recruiting operations, workforce planning, and TA technology
• Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions and influence stakeholders
• Excellent communication, change management, and relationship-building skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a high-growth, startup, or transformation environment
• Multi-location hiring experience

Target Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000 per year plus bonus. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).