Director, Talent (61605)

Position 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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Salary Range: $100,000-$100,000.00
• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Pension and 403(b) retirement plans
• Professional coaching (via Bravely)
• Generous paid time off
• Performance-based merit increases pay

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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