Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Director make in the United States? The average Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Director salary in the United States is $183,627 as of May 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $166,474 and $202,750. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Job Description

Directs, plans, and develops strategies and processes to attract, proactively build, and maintain a quality talent pipeline and fill open positions by sourcing passive and active candidates. Identifies current and future workforce needs. Assesses external labor market conditions, develops the most effective, economical, and appropriate sources/channels and methods to recruit talent. Executes a strategy to position the organization as a preferred employer. Builds and maintains relationships with potential candidates, recruitment agencies, schools, and associations. Ensures candidate pipeline is sufficient to meet workforce needs and all sourcing and talent acquisition activities are consistent with organization's policies and standards. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

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