Lumen
Senior Director Talent Acquisition
in
Richmond
,
Virginia
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
The Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition will lead recruiting teams supporting executive recruitment other critical hiring initiatives. This senior-level position requires a strategic thinker who can develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies, ensuring the successful placement of top-tier talent that aligns with the organization's goals. The role demands a high level of professionalism, the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and a commitment to driving excellence in talent acquisition practices.
The Main Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Talent Acquisition teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Drive recruiter optimization behaviors - simplify work, drive impactful social media behavior, sourcing tactics, tool optimization, and ensure talent advisor skills. Recruiter adoption of best practices, next-gen technologies and tools provided are essential.
Work with business leaders, recruitment marketing, and recruiters to enhance and grow our talent brand across the external talent marketplace
Provide consultant-level talent advisory services to leaders for talent acquisition excellence
Regularly interact with senior level executives and other key stakeholders, exerting substantial influence over the business to obtain timely and accurate hiring plans - when not provided, uses data and analytics to develop projections to ensure cost-effective execution while meeting and exceeding business expectations
Drive a data-driven recruiting organization by developing recruiting metrics and analytics that provide insights, drive decision making and measure team productivity and program ROI
Develop and execute best-in-class practices for end-to-end candidate experience inclusive of sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, and selection of top talent
Anticipate and strategize for unexpected turns (up and down) in hiring levels - ensure on-time ramp and de-ramp implementation to achieve critical business deliverables
Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and retain top executive talent
Collaborate with and provide guidance and insights to the HR Solutions Team, Talent Management, Compensation, other HR COEs, and the business to ensure end-to-end talent strategies are best in class
Support overall Talent Acquisition cost control which may include difficult decision making about recruiter and sourcer talent, availability and usage of paid recruiter tools, workload/bandwidth fluctuations, etc.
Lead, develop, execute and monitor recruiter performance in building effective job offers, aligned with corporate compensation strategies
Special projects are repeatedly assigned in addition to overall responsibilities - these projects vary greatly in complexity, scope and impact across the business.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Proven experience in executive recruitment or a similar leadership role, with a track record of successfully placing executive level candidates
15+ years of leading Talent Acquisition/Executive Talent Acquisition experience
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and candidates
Critical skills include negotiating and influencing senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
Proven leadership skills, the highest standards of peer and cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication (written, verbal, and across all levels of employees) are essential to success
Demonstrated strong analytic skills with a proven track record of using data and metrics to evaluate needs, drive change and measure impact
Highly effective and timely decision-making on significant financial matters and performance matters
Effectively delivers against tight deadlines under high pressure circumstances
Demonstrates exceptional customer focus
Effectively delivered results and assignments for high impact against tight deadlines under high pressure circumstances
Proven delivery of creative and innovative approaches to problem solving
Preferred:
Previous leadership of medium to large size Talent Acquisition teams
Previous Talent Acquisition experience in complex, Fortune 150 organizations
Working knowledge of competency models and their practical application, including talent assessment
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$171,447 - $228,596 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$180,020 - $240,026 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$188,592 - $251,456 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (
Bonus Structure
Requisition #: 337370
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page ( . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, protected statuses). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.
Application Deadline
03/14/2025
Senior Director Talent Acquisition
in
Richmond
,
Virginia
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
The Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition will lead recruiting teams supporting executive recruitment other critical hiring initiatives. This senior-level position requires a strategic thinker who can develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies, ensuring the successful placement of top-tier talent that aligns with the organization's goals. The role demands a high level of professionalism, the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and a commitment to driving excellence in talent acquisition practices.
The Main Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Talent Acquisition teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Drive recruiter optimization behaviors - simplify work, drive impactful social media behavior, sourcing tactics, tool optimization, and ensure talent advisor skills. Recruiter adoption of best practices, next-gen technologies and tools provided are essential.
Work with business leaders, recruitment marketing, and recruiters to enhance and grow our talent brand across the external talent marketplace
Provide consultant-level talent advisory services to leaders for talent acquisition excellence
Regularly interact with senior level executives and other key stakeholders, exerting substantial influence over the business to obtain timely and accurate hiring plans - when not provided, uses data and analytics to develop projections to ensure cost-effective execution while meeting and exceeding business expectations
Drive a data-driven recruiting organization by developing recruiting metrics and analytics that provide insights, drive decision making and measure team productivity and program ROI
Develop and execute best-in-class practices for end-to-end candidate experience inclusive of sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, and selection of top talent
Anticipate and strategize for unexpected turns (up and down) in hiring levels - ensure on-time ramp and de-ramp implementation to achieve critical business deliverables
Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and retain top executive talent
Collaborate with and provide guidance and insights to the HR Solutions Team, Talent Management, Compensation, other HR COEs, and the business to ensure end-to-end talent strategies are best in class
Support overall Talent Acquisition cost control which may include difficult decision making about recruiter and sourcer talent, availability and usage of paid recruiter tools, workload/bandwidth fluctuations, etc.
Lead, develop, execute and monitor recruiter performance in building effective job offers, aligned with corporate compensation strategies
Special projects are repeatedly assigned in addition to overall responsibilities - these projects vary greatly in complexity, scope and impact across the business.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Proven experience in executive recruitment or a similar leadership role, with a track record of successfully placing executive level candidates
15+ years of leading Talent Acquisition/Executive Talent Acquisition experience
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and candidates
Critical skills include negotiating and influencing senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
Proven leadership skills, the highest standards of peer and cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication (written, verbal, and across all levels of employees) are essential to success
Demonstrated strong analytic skills with a proven track record of using data and metrics to evaluate needs, drive change and measure impact
Highly effective and timely decision-making on significant financial matters and performance matters
Effectively delivers against tight deadlines under high pressure circumstances
Demonstrates exceptional customer focus
Effectively delivered results and assignments for high impact against tight deadlines under high pressure circumstances
Proven delivery of creative and innovative approaches to problem solving
Preferred:
Previous leadership of medium to large size Talent Acquisition teams
Previous Talent Acquisition experience in complex, Fortune 150 organizations
Working knowledge of competency models and their practical application, including talent assessment
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$171,447 - $228,596 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$180,020 - $240,026 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$188,592 - $251,456 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (
Bonus Structure
Requisition #: 337370
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page ( . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, protected statuses). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.
Application Deadline
03/14/2025
Job ID: 469089357
Originally Posted on: 3/13/2025
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