Director, Talent Acquisition Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of director, talent acquisition. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for updates to the Leadership Team on key media metrics while summarizing overall results and analyzes trends, issues and provides recommendations to improve performance.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Lead Associates using a development process that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning
• Results leader with a focus/understanding of both internal and external customers
• Successful track record in leading large scale initiatives, including process improvements and re-engineering efforts for Talent Acquisition effectiveness
• Significant knowledge of and demonstrated success working with Recruitment Process Outsourcing for recruitment delivery
• Excellent communications and presentation skills, including both verbal and written communications
• Proven influencing and coaching skills and strong negotiation and selling skills
• Previous experience leading transformation change in a large, complex, global organization
• Possess expert knowledge of labor markets, competitive practices and trends, ethical standards & employment laws

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, talent acquisition position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for reporting on key sourcing and recruiting metrics by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends for continuous improvement and sharing of best practices across the region;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with Consumer Packaged Goods distribution preferred
• Beverage category expertise preferred
• Diversity recruiting expertise preferred
• Recent experience in the engineering and architect and construction management industry
• Proven success in a high volume, fast paced and growth oriented environment
• Demonstrated analytical, creative thinking, and negotiation skills
• Experience partnering with senior executives/line leaders/HR to successfully design, develop and deliver talent acquisition programs with tangible outcomes/a proven ROI
• Experience assessing, coaching, developing and motivating a global talent acquisition team

I would like to submit my application for the director, talent acquisition opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for mentorship, guidance, and career development to the team of recruiters that manage the complete end-to-end recruiting process (manager in-take process, sourcing/screening candidates, recruiting and scheduling of interviews, etc).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of/experience in recruiting practices + processes in markets outside the US preferred
• Retail and/or CPG experience preferred
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or PHR certification preferred
• Exemplary partnership abilities with a diverse variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Successful track record of leading and delivering large scale initiatives that involve people, process & technology to achieve TA effectiveness & efficiency improvements
• Demonstrated team leadership and people management skills
• Strong knowledge of current e-recruiting techniques including LinkedIn, Workday and job boards
• Current knowledge of talent acquisition trends and market intelligence

In response to your job posting for director, talent acquisition, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership to a global, high performance team of recruiters and specialists, fostering alignment across functions and ensuring a continuous improvement mindset.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience using a broad range of sourcing techniques, including data mining, advertising, direct research, social media
• Strong understanding of current trends affecting the professional services industry
• Exhibits a proactive approach to uncovering distinctive talent
• Leadership and management experience of an experienced recruiting team of 3+
• Demonstrated track record of success in recruiting within a sales and operations environment with a passionate focus on diversity
• Proven track record of success in engaging, motivating and developing a high-performance talent acquisition team
• Exceptional Analytic skills and strong partnership with Business in issues such as Work Force Planning
• Expertise in developing, implementing and executing creative recruitment strategies and process efficiencies to achieve Talent Acquisition delivery excellence

In response to your job posting for director, talent acquisition, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for meaningful, accurate, and business focused metrics and data that enable senior leadership to assess the effectiveness and ability of the recruiting strategy to deliver on business outcomes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Can problem-solve and make things happen
• Drives consensus through the appropriate use of data
• Effectively leads team through engagement and communication of the TA vision and values, translating the vision into day to day recruiting activities
• Possesses a genuine curiosity and passion for the business and HR
• Focuses on Diversity and Inclusion - creating an inclusive and diverse community, and leveraging our differences as strengths
• Experience building/managing an international recruitment process
• Expertise in staffing regulatory issues (OFCCP, EEOC) preferred
• Social Media & Digital Content savvy