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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for effectively and efficiently performing all related activities of recruitment, including but not limited to, conducting intake sessions, sourcing, interviewing, and reviewing compensation for assigned service lines throughout Emory Healthcare.
- Ensures adherence to all federal, state and local regulations and EHC policies in the employment process. Performs related responsibilities as required.
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- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
- Other education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Two (2) plus years in Talent Acquisition; or five (5) plus years in Human Resources, Customer Service, Sales or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment or related with strong customer service.
- Experience with applicant tracking, CRM, HRIS, and/or customer tracking databases to manage data a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, high skill level in customer service, effective presentation skills.
- Detail oriented, meet service level agreements and provides a high level of support to the business and candidates.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including fact finding, influencing, listening and problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, hiring leaders, vendors and senior leaders across the organization.
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to influence hiring leaders to move quickly in selection and offer stages to optimize the opportunity to hire top candidates. Intermediate skills, Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
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- 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
- 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
- 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
- Lifting 50 lbs max
- Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs
- Occasional to frequent standing & walking
- Occasional sitting
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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- Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
- Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work,
- Travel may be required.
- Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details:Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for effectively and efficiently performing all related activities of recruitment, including but not limited to, conducting intake sessions, sourcing, interviewing, and reviewing compensation for assigned service lines throughout Emory Healthcare.
- Ensures adherence to all federal, state and local regulations and EHC policies in the employment process. Performs related responsibilities as required.
-
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
- Other education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Two (2) plus years in Talent Acquisition; or five (5) plus years in Human Resources, Customer Service, Sales or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment or related with strong customer service.
- Experience with applicant tracking, CRM, HRIS, and/or customer tracking databases to manage data a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, high skill level in customer service, effective presentation skills.
- Detail oriented, meet service level agreements and provides a high level of support to the business and candidates.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including fact finding, influencing, listening and problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, hiring leaders, vendors and senior leaders across the organization.
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to influence hiring leaders to move quickly in selection and offer stages to optimize the opportunity to hire top candidates. Intermediate skills, Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
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- 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
- 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
- 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
- Lifting 50 lbs max
- Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs
- Occasional to frequent standing & walking
- Occasional sitting
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
-
- Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
- Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work,
- Travel may be required.
- Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details:Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition director jobs.
- 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience building or scaling a talent acquisition function end-to-end
- Proficiency with enterprise ATS platforms such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
- Strong data fluency including hiring metrics, workforce planning, and headcount forecasting
- Experience developing employer branding strategy and managing recruiting marketing programs
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Tips for Your Talent Acquisition Director Job Search
Quantify your hiring pipeline results
Hiring managers want to see volume, velocity, and quality metrics on your resume. Pull numbers from your ATS reports: time-to-fill by department, offer acceptance rates, and cost-per-hire reductions you drove. Vague claims about building teams won't move you past the screening round.
Tailor your resume to each industry
A talent acquisition director resume that works for a 5,000-person hospital system reads differently than one for a 200-person SaaS startup. Emphasize high-volume clinical recruiting for healthcare roles and emphasize technical sourcing and employer branding for growth-stage tech companies.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists talent acquisition director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by org size and stage
Filter your search by company size because the role varies dramatically. Building a function from scratch at a Series B startup requires different skills than optimizing a mature TA team at a Fortune 500. Applying to the right stage prevents wasted interviews where expectations don't align.
Prepare a hiring strategy presentation
Most final-round interviews for director-level TA roles include a case study or presentation. Build a reusable 10-slide deck on how you'd audit and improve a hiring function, then customize one section for each company's known pain points before each interview.
Negotiate beyond base compensation
Director-level TA offers often include equity, recruiting budget authority, and team headcount that are just as negotiable as base pay. Come prepared to discuss the resources you need to hit targets, not just your personal compensation expectations, so the conversation covers the full package.
Talent Acquisition Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most talent acquisition directors?
The companies hiring the most talent acquisition directors right now include TikTok, Amazon, and FedEx, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly strong at companies undergoing rapid headcount growth or rebuilding their HR leadership after restructuring.
How many talent acquisition director jobs are remote?
About 68% of talent acquisition director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the function's strong compatibility with distributed work. Employer branding, sourcing strategy, and recruiting operations roles within TA leadership tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles requiring direct management of on-site recruiting teams often require at least some in-person presence.
How do you become a talent acquisition director?
Most talent acquisition directors move up through a recruiter-to-manager path, starting as a full-cycle recruiter, then taking on team lead or senior recruiter responsibilities before stepping into a manager role. From there, consistent results with hiring metrics, experience owning employer branding or workforce planning projects, and demonstrated ability to develop other recruiters are what typically accelerate the move into a director seat.
Can you get a talent acquisition director role without director-level experience?
Yes, particularly at smaller companies or high-growth startups that are building their TA function for the first time. If you've managed a recruiting team, owned hiring strategy for a business unit, or built out a sourcing program from scratch, you can make a strong case even without a prior director title. Frame your resume around scope and outcomes rather than seniority level.
What does the talent acquisition director interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to five rounds and includes a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership philosophy and past results, a panel interview with HR and business stakeholders, and a final-round presentation or case study. Expect questions about how you've built recruiting teams, managed hiring during periods of rapid growth or contraction, and measured the effectiveness of your TA function.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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