Director of Talent Acquisition

At BDO Seidman, we hire one individual at a time. The nature of our market makes it imperative we recruit individuals with impact, the kind of people who will make a difference the moment they arrive and who will flourish under our core values of competence, honesty and integrity, dedication, professionalism and responsibility and accountability.BDO Seidman, LLP is a national professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. For almost 100 years we have provided quality service and leadership through the active involvement of our most experienced and committed professionals.Our team consists of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals, many of whom are recognized as key thought leaders within the industry. We provide a full range of services and opportunities for people with diverse talents. If you're an outstanding individual who is interested in evaluating all of your options, you owe it to yourself to explore a career with BDO Seidman.At BDO Seidman, we are committed to delivering independent, efficient, effective and comprehensive audits. We provide quality assurance services to help ensure that our clients' financial statements meet the regulatory and business requirements under which they function, and are committed to values of integrity, trust, professionalism, independence and service. Director of Talent AcquisitionQualifications'X A Bachelor¡¿s degree with concentration in Business Management, HR, Organizational Development or related field'X 10-12 years of experience in a generalist or staffing role in increasingly responsible positions in areas of recruitment and selection, campus recruiting and/or relevant business role'X Experience in developing and managing an effective recruiting team'X Previous experience with applicant tracking systems'X Proven experience in managing recruiting costs effectively'X Ability to effectively consult and interface with all levels of leadership and employees.'X Ability to work within a high-volume, fast-paced environment 'X Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills'X Excellent analytical skills 'X Ability to work independently as a member of a regional or national team'X Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all matters'X Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and candidate tracking database systems'X Ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.'X Responsible and accountable for work product and solutions.'X Detail oriented, with excellent organizational and project management skills.BDO Specifics'X Level: 7 'X FSLA Status: ExemptGeneral Description'X This position provides strategic direction, guidance and advice on workforce planning initiatives, alternative sourcing methodologies and identification of qualified candidates. In addition this role partners with the Regional Human Resources Directors and field HR and acts as a resource in recruiting for all business lines and all levels of employees from entry level campus positions through Partner opportunities as well as to develop unique regional strategies to identify and attract key talent. Job RequirementsStrategic'X Develop and implement the overall talent acquisition strategy for the firm for campus and experienced hires'X Develop proactive recruitment strategies and tactics consistent with broader organizational objectives, to attract suitable talent to a high performing organization culture.'X Design, execute and maintain recruiting programs e.g. branding and employee referral programs 'X Analysis and Application of business/company performance, industry, marketplace, and how the company attracts and retains talent to keep competitive edge in the marketplaceGeneralIn partnership with the Regional Human Resources Directors:'X Keep apprised of the latest trends and techniques for attracting key talent 'X Develop alternative hiring techniques and strategies'X Establish strategy related to on-line recruiting resources, diversity initiatives, career fairs, college recruiting and recruiting policies and procedures 'X Establish and obtain headcount goals (experienced and campus), 'X Lead development of metric reporting and accuracy of documentation on the sourcing, selection, diversity, performance, success and retention of new hires and recommend continuous improvements to talent acquisition and management practices, i.e. cost per hire, interview to hire rations and cycle time.'X Creatively manage recruiting costs through employee referrals, targeted advertising using multiple media/internet 'X Monitor and evaluate sourcing channels to optimize pipelines while managing costs. 'X Support consistency between regions and identify areas that can be leveraged across regions'X Partner with HR colleagues to develop and maintain relationships with leadership/managers to understand their business and regional needs. 'X Oversee partnership with staffing and recruiting agencies, as well as carefully negotiate contracts and fees across regions.'X Evaluate the sourcing, selection, interviewing, and background checks, on-boarding practices and procedures to ensure we are using the latest tools and technologies to attract talent.'X Support offer and new hire orientation process'X Lead and develop National school strategy'X Partner with CRM to participate in targeted on-campus events, job fairs and other diversity recruiting events to build talent pipeline for current openings/internships and future career opportunities 'X Overall responsibility for ensuring that all internal and external communications, postings, advertisements in compliance with Company policies and recruiting records maintained within record retention requirements. 'X Act as a resource to field HR client groups and regional recruiters, to assist them in meeting staffing goals'X Partner with Recruiters and Human Resources to monitor industry, regional and current labor market trends'X Partner with HR colleagues to develop and maintain relationships to address business needs.'X Participate in recruiting senior level positions'X Provide senior level candidate status reports to Business Line Leaders and HR.Primary InterfacesThis role requires the Director of Talent Acquisition to interact with a variety of people and departments, which may include:'X Regional and national campus recruiting personnel through project assignments and inter-regional recruiting efforts'X Regional business line and practice leadership, Human Capital management and client facing management members for assessment of regional and local recruiting needs'X Director of Human Capital Services for direction and guidance 'X Client and support service professionals within the region to assist with regional recruiting effortsChallenges in the RoleTypical challenges associated with the Director of Talent Acquisition may include:'X Identifying outstanding candidates within an industry experiencing exceptional demand for future accounting professionals due to increasing client opportunities and retirement of highly experienced accounting professionals of the ¡'baby boomer¡¿ generation 'X Tremendously competitive recruiting tactics among public and private organizations'X High volume of recruiters soliciting the same candidates, therefore making oneself stand-out against competitors'X Remaining current regarding market and salary trends across assigned region; trends can vary significantly from one market to the next within a small regional area'X High volume of need and multiple projectsKey CompetenciesThe following competencies are considered necessary for success in the role of Director of Talent Acquisition:'X Strong strategic skills and proven experience in developing recruiting strategies to meet business needs such as acquisition, retention needs, employee development, skills/talent gaps and succession planning.'X Strong understanding of business/company performance, industry, marketplace, and how the company attracts and retains talent to keep competitive edge in the marketplace.'X Complete understanding of the recruiting life cycle'X Excellent communication skills and ability to foster and maintain relationships with professionals at all levels within the organization as well as candidates'X Strong negotiation and closing skills'X Exhibited ability to act as a strategic partner to regional and local business line and practice leadership and management teams'X Comprehension and application of business/company performance, industry, marketplace, and how the company attracts and retains talent to keep competitive edge in the marketplace 'X A Bachelor¡¿s degree with concentration in Business Management, HR, Organizational Development or related field'X 10-12 years of experience in a generalist or staffing role in increasingly responsible positions in areas of recruitment and selection, campus recruiting and/or relevant business role'X Experience in developing and managing an effective recruiting team'X Previous experience with applicant tracking systems'X Proven experience in managing recruiting costs effectively'X Ability to effectively consult and interface with all levels of leadership and employees.'X Ability to work within a high-volume, fast-paced environment Company: BDO Seidman, LLP Location: Charlotte, NC 28203 Job Category: Human Resources Industry: Accounting and Auditing Services Occupation: Recruiting/Sourcing Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Company: BDO Seidman, LLP Reference Code: bdo-00000567 Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be considered applicants and will receive responses from BDO. 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