HEAD OF TALENT AQUISITION

Head of Talent Acquisition (OPEN COMPENSATION DOE)Location: Fort Madison, Iowa (Relocation Assistance Available)Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Talent Acquisition to lead enterprise-wide recruiting efforts and workforce planning initiatives for a rapidly growing organization. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies, leading executive and professional hiring efforts, building scalable recruiting processes, and partnering with senior leadership to support long-term business objectives.The successful candidate will bring strong executive search experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to attract top talent across corporate, technical, operations, and leadership functions.Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition LeadershipLead all talent acquisition activities across the organization.Develop and execute recruiting strategies aligned with business growth objectives.Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing recruiting team.Create scalable recruitment processes, metrics, and best practices.Manage workforce planning initiatives in partnership with company leadership.Executive & Leadership RecruitmentLead recruitment efforts for executive, senior leadership, and critical business roles.Develop and maintain executive talent pipelines.Conduct market mapping and competitive talent analysis.Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership regarding talent trends and hiring strategies.Stakeholder ManagementPartner closely with executive leadership, hiring managers, and HR business partners.Provide guidance on organizational design, talent planning, and succession strategies.Influence key hiring decisions through market intelligence and talent insights.Ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.Recruitment Operations & StrategyMonitor recruiting metrics, analytics, and hiring performance.Establish and track KPIs related to time-to-fill, quality of hire, and recruiting effectiveness.Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and candidate engagement.Oversee recruitment technology, systems, and vendor relationships.Employer Branding & Talent AttractionDevelop strategies to strengthen employer branding and market presence.Build diverse talent pipelines through networking, sourcing, industry partnerships, and community engagement.Represent the organization at industry events and networking functions.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree required.Master's Degree or advanced HR certification preferred.Experience10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience.5+ years leading recruiting teams and talent acquisition functions.Demonstrated success recruiting executive, leadership, and hard-to-fill positions.Experience supporting large-scale workforce growth and organizational expansion.Background in executive search, corporate recruiting, or talent acquisition leadership.Technical SkillsApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Talent Analytics and ReportingWorkforce PlanningRecruitment MarketingExecutive Search MethodologiesLinkedIn Recruiter and Talent Sourcing ToolsMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingExecutive PresenceRelationship BuildingInfluencing and NegotiationTeam DevelopmentChange ManagementProject ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingPreferred QualificationsExperience leading talent acquisition during periods of significant growth.Experience recruiting executive leadership, technical professionals, and operational talent.Knowledge of workforce planning and succession management practices.Experience implementing recruiting process improvements and talent acquisition technologies.BenefitsCompetitive Base SalaryAnnual Bonus OpportunityRelocation AssistanceComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off & HolidaysLife and Disability InsuranceCareer Development and Growth OpportunitiesWhy This Opportunity?This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a talent acquisition function with significant visibility across the organization. The Head of Talent Acquisition will play a critical role in shaping workforce strategy, attracting top talent, and driving long-term organizational success.