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The rolewilloverseesandenhancetalent acquisition solutions,includingstrategies for full time and contingenthiring,builds scalable recruiting programs, leverages data and market intelligence to inform decision-making, and continuously enhances the candidate and hiring manager experience.\nAs a member of the Talent leadership team, the Director drives innovation and operational excellence across recruiting processes, evaluates emerging technologies and AI-enabled talent acquisitionpractices, and develops strategies tooptimizeefficiency, effectiveness, and scalability whilemaintainingan equitableand human-centered hiring approach.\nIn keeping with Year Up United’smission andvalues, this role will provide direct service to studentsin accordance withthe expectations for all staff (e.g.joint coaching, mentoring, tutoring, etc.).\nThis is a hybrid role requiring regular in-person engagement. Applicants must live within a reasonable commutable distance to a Year Up United location.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nTalent Acquisition Strategy &Execution\nDevelop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational growthand impactgoals and workforce needs.\n\nServe as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on talent market trends, workforce planning, talent availability, organizational design, and hiring strategy.\n\nLead the design and continuous improvement of enterprise recruiting programs, processes, tools, and operating models.\n\nPartner with business leaders toanticipatefuture talent needs and develop proactive workforce strategies.\n\nEstablish andmonitortalent acquisition goals,functional and organizational goals, and performance metrics to drive accountability and results.\n\nLead and develop scalable approaches for both permanent and contingent workforce planning.\n\nChampionequitablehiring practices and strategies that support diverse and inclusive talent pipelines.\n\nDirect the recruitment process for senior leadership positions andhave the ability topersonally manage a requisition portfolio.\n\nExecutive Partnership & Workforce Planning\nIn partnership withEmployeeSuccess Team, consult with senior leaders todetermineoptimalworkforce solutions, including permanent hiring, contingent labor, consultants, project-based resources, and internal mobility opportunities.\n\nPartner with Finance, HR, Procurement, and business leaders to align hiring strategiesand processeswith budget, organizational priorities, and workforce plans.\n\nProvide recommendations based on labor market intelligence, compensation trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring practices.\n\nSupporttalent review discussions related to workforce gaps, succession planning, and strategic hiring initiatives.\n\nTalent Acquisition Operations & Innovation\nEstablish andoptimizerecruiting operations, processes, governance, and service delivery models.\n\nLeverage recruiting data and talent analytics toidentifytrends, improve effectiveness, and inform strategic decision-making.\n\nEvaluate, pilot, and implement AI-enabled recruiting technologies and automation solutions that enhance talent sourcing, screening, candidate engagement, and operational efficiency while ensuring ethical andequitableuse.\n\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify workflows, reduce time-to-fill, improve quality of hire, and elevate the candidate experience.\n\nPartner withPeople Operations andHRIS and technology teams to maximizeutilizationof Workday, ATS platforms, reporting tools, and emerging talent technologies.\n\nEmployer Brand & Talent Attraction\nPartner with Marketing and Communications leaders to strengthen Year Up United's employer brand and talent value proposition.\n\nDevelop innovative sourcing strategies that attract diverse, mission-aligned talent across multiple functions and geographies.\n\nCultivate strategic relationships with external talent communities, search firms, staffing partners, educational institutions, and professional organizations.\n\nEnsure consistent messaging and candidate experiences across all recruiting channels.\n\nTeam Leadership\nLead, coach, and develop Talent Acquisition team members, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture.\n\nEstablish clear goals, performance expectations, and development opportunities for recruiters and talent partners.\n\nCreate knowledge-sharing practices, hiring manager education programs, and recruiter capability-building initiatives.\n\nServe as a key leader within the broader HR and Talent function.\n\nRegional / National Support\nServe as the organizational subject matter expert on talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, recruiting operations, and contingent workforce management.\n\nInfluence cross-functional initiatives that support organizational growth, efficiency, and talent outcomes.\n\nEnsure compliance with employment laws, hiring policies, and organizational standards.\n\nEstablish governance and best practices across all recruiting activities and external vendor partnerships.\n\nSite Team / Learning Community Member\nServe as a coach or mentor for a small number of current students\n\nParticipate in orfacilitateweekly group sessions with students\n\nAttend staff meetings and trainings\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\n7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience,5+years ofleadershipandmanagementresponsibility.\n\nDemonstrated success developing and executing talent acquisition strategies across multiple business functions and geographies.\n\nExperience leading recruiting teams and influencing senior leaders and executives.\n\nStrong workforce planning, talent analytics, and recruiting operations experience.\n\nExperience managing both permanent and contingent workforce hiring strategies.\n\nExperience building and enhancing employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.\n\nStrong business acumen and ability to align talent strategies with organizationalobjectives.\n\nExperienceleveragingdata, technology, and automation to improve recruiting outcomes.\n\nExceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive influencing skills.\n\nFamiliarity with applicant tracking systems required; Workday preferred\n\nExperience evaluating, implementing, andoptimizingAI-powered recruiting technologies and talent intelligence platforms preferred\n\nPassion for working with young adults and commitment to the mission and values of Year Up United\n\nUnderstanding ofthe Opportunity Divide and its drivers. We define the Opportunity Divide as the gap between companies seeking skilled talent, and young adults who lack access to the skills, experiences, and support to break through barriers and achieve their full potential in their careers.\n\nSalary Range: $120,000 - $140,000\n#LI-Hybrid\nWORKING AT YEAR UP UNITED:\nStarting January 5, 2026, employees are expected to work on-site at least two days per week (Monday through Thursday dependent on job requirements). To be eligible for employment, candidates must live and work in a state (or an approved proximate state*) where Year Up United operates. For a list of eligible locations, please visit: https://www.yearup.org/job-training/locations\n*Approved proximate states where Year Up United operates are: Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, South Carolina and Virginia.\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS:\nYear Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.\n\nBenefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.\n\nVacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.\n\n** This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:\nYear Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.\nVoted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.\nCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:\nYear Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/\nYear Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. 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