Talent Acquisition Director

Tinuiti is the largest independent full-funnel marketing agency in the U.S. across the media that matters most, with $4 billion in digital media under management and more than 1,200 employees. Built for marketers who demand growth and accountability, Tinuiti unites media and measurement under one roof to eliminate waste—the biggest growth killer of all—and scale what works. Its proprietary technology, Bliss Point by Tinuiti, reveals the truth around growth and waste, and how to capitalize on it. With expert teams across Commerce, Search, Social, TV & Audio, and more, Tinuiti delivers measurable results with brutal simplicity: Love Growth. Hate Waste.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you qualify, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

As a Talent Acquisition Director, you will operate as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior executives, translating business objectives into talent strategies that elevate organizational capability and strengthen competitive positioning. This is a senior level individual contributor role with significant influence, but no direct reports.

Employee-Centric

• Champion a best-in-class candidate experience, overseeing the transition from candidate to employee to ensure every recruiting touchpoint reflects the company's brand and values

• Build and maintain a strong virtual bench of qualified talent, anticipating current and future hiring needs across the business units you support

• Partner with business leaders to identify emerging capability gaps and shape talent strategies that support their teams' growth and success

Data & Technology Led

• Own recruiting metrics and reporting, using data on pipeline health, search progress, diversity, and channel effectiveness to guide decisions and communicate progress to stakeholders

• Leverage the applicant tracking system (Workday or similar) and other recruiting tools to measure, track, and report on the status and success of talent acquisition initiatives

• Interpret workforce and hiring data to inform recruiting strategy and ensure alignment with business outcomes and growth forecasts

Tinuiti Way (Functional Excellence) 

• Set the standard for functional excellence in talent acquisition, building comprehensive strategies that integrate sourcing, pipelining, employer branding, and onboarding into a single, cohesive approach

• Develop, automate, and continuously improve recruiting processes and procedures, identifying opportunities to simplify and standardize how the organization hires

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including interview process mapping and gap analysis, to close workflow gaps across talent acquisition processes

• Assist in the development of company and employee brand messaging, ensuring consistency across every recruiting touchpoint

Owner Mindset 

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives, consistently delivering strategic value that earns lasting credibility beyond any single search or requisition

• Drive enterprise-wide talent initiatives that elevate organizational capability and strengthen the company's position in a competitive talent market

• Maintain an expert-level understanding of the business units you support

• Proactively identify emerging trends in the talent market and develop innovative, scalable recruiting solutions that position the organization for future growth

Professional & Technical Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience within a talent acquisition or recruiting function, with a track record of operating as a strategic advisor to senior leaders rather than a purely execution-focused recruiter

• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments (agency, consulting, tech, or professional services preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to design and scale recruiting processes, systems, and strategy in a growing organization

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

• Analytical mindset with strong command of recruiting metrics and the ability to leverage data and insights to inform decisions

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (Workday or similar) and a toolkit for measuring and reporting on recruiting performance

Based in or able to work hybrid from New York, NY

The hiring salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 plus a discretionary performance bonus. Hiring salaries are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, parity with other team members, and alignment with market data. We will provide more information on our benefits, incentive pay,  and equity upon request. Disclosure as required by the Colorado Equal Pay for > Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-101 et seq. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Unlimited PTO: At Tinuiti, we believe you deserve time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life unplugged. When you prioritize time for yourself, you're able to bring your best self to work. That’s why we offer unlimited paid time off, a fully remote environment, and flexibility to take the time you need, when you need it. On top of that, we provide 20 paid holidays, including multiple long weekends, to ensure you have dedicated time to step away and disconnect. We're proud to offer above-industry standard work-life balance, consistently rated as one of the most loved benefits by Tinuitians year after year.

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Flex Spending Accounts

Retirement: Match up to 4% of your contributions at 100%

Perks and Wellness: Fringe, Forma, Unlimited Telemedicine and Teletherapy available at no cost, Thankful giving, Equity

Parental Leave: Birthing parents receive 16 weeks of leave with 100% pay (partners 12 weeks) after the birth or adoption of a child.

Learning and Development: On-demand learning, mentorship program, leadership and management development programs and resources

Disclaimer: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Tinuiti is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.