Director, Talent Acquisition

Summary: Patriot Growth Insurance Services is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead and enhance our recruiting strategy within a distributed insurance brokerage. This strategic leadership role involves managing a small Talent Acquisition (TA) team, supporting crucial searches, advising senior leaders, and advancing recruiting operations. The position demands a balance between strategic oversight and hands-on execution to fulfill business-aligned HR objectives. Responsibilities: Lead and refine the enterprise Talent Acquisition strategy, operating model, and recruiting processes to support business priorities. Translate hiring needs into actionable recruiting plans, including capacity, search strategies, and escalation paths. Mentor and develop the TA team, ensuring quality, efficiency, and strong teamwork. Directly manage complex and confidential searches. Ensure consistent execution across all recruiting phases from intake to offer closure. Advise business leaders on workforce needs, search strategies, and candidate selection. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to align on hiring needs and onboarding processes. Establish governance and operational standards for recruiting, especially in partnership with Producer Recruiting. Oversee applicant-tracking system requirements and improvements. Utilize data to enhance recruiting metrics and outcomes. Manage agency and vendor relationships and performance expectations. Deliver a prioritized improvement roadmap for Talent Acquisition with measurable outcomes. Qualifications: 10+ years in Talent Acquisition or recruiting with leadership experience in insurance brokerage or similar environments. Experience leading recruiting teams and operations while being effective in full-cycle recruiting. Knowledge of insurance talent markets in a client-facing organization. Experience in improving TA functions, processes, and infrastructure in growth-oriented environments. Ability to partner with leaders and establish enterprise recruiting standards. Strong skills in sourcing, talent assessment, and recruiting analytics. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and enhance hiring practices. Experience with recruiting technologies and vendor management. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree or certification preferred. Pay Range: Posted below* *Any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with applicable state pay transparency laws, considering relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Roles may also be eligible for a supplemental compensation, such as performance-based bonus, commission, or equity. Specific eligibility will be discussed with Talent Acquisition team. Patriot Growth Insurance Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; personalized time off and company paid holidays. Pay Range $150,000 — $175,000 USD