Director, Talent (61605)

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: 1 PIERREPONT PLAZA SUITE 901 - BROOKLYN, NY 11201Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $100,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayPosition Title: Director, Talent

Position Type: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Schedule: 35 hours/week

Format: Hybrid (2–3 days in office)

Department: Talent Development & Support / Human Resources

Location: One Pierrepont Plaza, Suite 901, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Reports To: AVP of Human Resources

Direct Reports: Lead Recruiter

About Graham Windham

Graham Windham equips children, young adults, and families with life-changing tools to overcome systemic barriers driven by poverty, racial inequity, and unequal access to opportunity.

Through deep community partnerships and innovative, data-informed strategies, we advance our Vision 2029 ambition to ensure every individual we serve has a real pathway to a healthy, joyful, and successful life

Role Overview

Graham Windham is seeking a highly strategic and connected Director of Talent to lead and evolve the organization’s talent acquisition strategy while serving as a visible external ambassador.

This role extends beyond execution to shape how Graham Windham competes for and secures talent in a highly dynamic market. The Director will bring deep labor market insight, strong relationship capital, and innovative approaches to build a high-performing, mission-aligned workforce.

As a senior leader within HR, this individual will oversee talent acquisition strategy, drive workforce planning efforts, and cultivate external partnerships that strengthen talent pipelines and employer brand presence. The Director of Talent will position Graham Windham as an employer of choice across the nonprofit and human services sector.

This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, influence, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

Develop and lead a comprehensive, forward-looking talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational goals

Partner with executive leadership to forecast workforce needs and align hiring strategies with long-term priorities (e.g., Vision 2029)

Translate labor market trends and organizational data into actionable talent strategies

Drive workforce planning initiatives that ensure organizational readiness and sustainability

2. Strategic Talent Acquisition Oversight

Oversee full-cycle recruitment across the organization, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency

Establish and implement best-in-class, competency-based selection practices

Guide and support hiring leaders in making effective, equitable hiring decisions

Oversee offer strategy, ensuring alignment with market conditions and internal equity

Ensure a high-quality, inclusive candidate experience across all touchpoints

3. Leadership & Team Management

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of recruiters and talent professionals

Set performance expectations, monitor outcomes, and build team capability

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence

Allocate resources effectively to meet organizational hiring demands

4. Talent Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning

Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on labor market dynamics

Provide leadership with insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity

Develop innovative strategies to address hiring challenges and talent gaps

Identify and activate emerging and nontraditional talent pipelines

5. Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development

Build and sustain diverse, high-quality pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles

Oversee proactive sourcing strategies, including passive candidate engagement

Expand access to talent through partnerships, networks, and digital sourcing tools

Ensure long-term pipeline health through ongoing engagement strategies

6. External Engagement & Relationship Building

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, workforce development programs, and professional organizations

Represent Graham Windham in external forums, conferences, and industry events

Build strong networks across nonprofit, human services, and adjacent sectors

Serve as a trusted ambassador of the organization’s mission and impact

7. Employer Brand & Talent Engagement

Lead the development and execution of employer branding strategies

Shape and communicate a compelling employee value proposition

Partner with leadership to elevate the organization’s reputation in key talent markets

Leverage storytelling, digital platforms, and outreach strategies to attract diverse talent

8. Stakeholder Partnership & Executive Influence

Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on talent acquisition and workforce strategy

Lead intake and consultation processes to define hiring needs and approaches

Influence decision-making through data, insights, and expertise

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment, compliance, and operational effectiveness

9. Operations, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Oversee recruiting operations, systems, and data integrity (Paycom)

Establish and monitor key performance metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, diversity outcomes)

Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and candidate experience

Contribute to broader HR and organizational strategy initiatives

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

8–10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including leadership responsibilities

Demonstrated success leading recruitment strategy in complex and/or high-volume environments

Proven ability to build and leverage diverse talent pipelines and networks

Experience advising senior leaders on talent strategy and labor market dynamics

Strong expertise in sourcing strategies, tools, and recruitment technologies

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Experience in nonprofit, human services, healthcare, or mission-driven environments

Background in employer branding, recruitment marketing, or talent strategy

Familiarity with ATS/HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycom)

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive hiring practices

Experience representing an organization externally (speaking engagements, partnerships, industry events)

Core Competencies

Strategic talent leadership & workforce planning

Executive influence & stakeholder partnership

Talent market intelligence & competitive positioning

Employer brand strategy & storytelling

Relationship capital & external engagement

Innovation in sourcing and pipeline development

Data-driven decision-making

Results orientation and organizational agility

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000-$100,000.00

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits include:

Comprehensive health insurance

Pension and 403(b) retirement plans

Professional coaching (via Bravely)

Generous paid time off

Performance-based merit increases pay

Equal Opportunity Statement

Graham Windham is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We foster an inclusive, respectful workplace where all individuals are empowered to contribute and thrive

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