Director, Talent Acquisition
Posted 30 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Barrick North America - Director, Talent Acquisition”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsSHRM-SCP, SPHR
Study levelMaster's
Position Description
The Director of Talent Acquisition provides strategic leadership and direction for the organization's Talent Acquisition function, ensuring talent strategies align with business objectives, workforce requirements, and long-term organizational goals. They will establish the overall vision, strategy, governance, and priorities for Talent Acquisition while advising executive and business leadership on workforce planning, talent market trends, critical talent needs, and talent attraction strategies. The Director leads the development of a sustainable talent strategy and organizational capability while ensuring the Talent Acquisition function delivers effective, consistent, and fit-for-purpose solutions to meet current and future workforce needs.
Responsibilities
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Sets the overall talent acquisition strategy and direction in alignment with organizational objectives and long-term workforce needs.
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Advises executive leadership on talent market trends, workforce availability, critical talent needs, and recruitment strategy.
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Establishes the vision, priorities, standards, and operating model for the Talent Acquisition function.
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Provides leadership and direction to the Talent Acquisition Manager, ensuring recruiting activities support established strategic priorities and business needs.
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Collaborates with senior business leaders and HR leadership to anticipate future workforce requirements and develop long-term talent strategies.
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Oversees workforce planning and the development of strategic talent pipelines for critical, specialized, and leadership positions.
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Determines appropriate recruitment approaches for executive, highly specialized, or business-critical positions.
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Establishes relationships and strategic partnerships with external recruiting firms, universities, professional organizations, and other key talent sources.
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Provides strategic direction for the organization's employer brand and talent attraction strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
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Partners with Human Resources leadership to support succession planning and the development of talent pipelines for critical organizational roles.
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Establishes Talent Acquisition policies, standards, governance, and performance expectations to promote consistency across the organization.
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Evaluates the effectiveness of the Talent Acquisition function through workforce analytics, recruiting metrics, market intelligence, and business outcomes.
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Reviews recruitment trends and performance data to identify strategic opportunities, risks, and areas requiring improvement.