Managing Director, Talent Acquisition

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Number of Positions: 1

Position Overview

The Managing Director, Talent Acquisition (MDTA) will work with the People Team to provide enterprise-wide leadership for the organization’s talent acquisition strategy. MDTA will develop effective, equitable and sustainable hiring practices that will position the organization to attract, select, and onboard high quality, mission aligned talent at scale. This role will oversee the talent lifecycle, including employer branding, candidate sourcing, selection, hiring, and onboarding, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and long-term growth.
In addition, the MDTA will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, using labor market insights and talent intelligence to inform workforce decisions, anticipate future talent needs, and strengthen organizational capability. Through strong cross-functional collaboration and a focus on innovation, the MDTA will drive operational excellence, scalability, and long-term talent sustainability across the organization.
The MDTA will report to the Vice President of People Relations and will manage a team of 1 direct report.

The MDTA will work remotely.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 8-10  years of talent acquisition experience, including designing and leading full‑cycle recruitment strategies for multisite or high‑volume organizations

• Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America 

• Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a nonprofit, education, social impact, or mission-driven organization, particularly within multisite or national structures.
• Experience in leading executive searches, with a particular focus on sourcing and attracting senior-level employees
• Experience leading or overseeing Applicant Tracking System configuration and optimization to support enterprise‑wide recruitment strategy, including workflow design, data integrity, reporting, and adoption across hiring teams
• Experience using Workday

Responsibilities

The MDTA will perform the following roles and responsibilities as described below:  

Strategy and Leadership-  Talent Acquisition and On-boarding

• Set the enterprise talent acquisition and on-boarding strategy that enables site leaders and hiring managers to successfully own day‑to‑day hiring decisions and on-boarding, while ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with organizational priorities
• Establish governance and guardrails for talent acquisition and on-boarding across sites, including standardized hiring processes, equitable selection practices, and required use of systems and tools—while preserving appropriate flexibility for local needs
• Enable leaders through tools, training, and data, equipping managers to act as effective hiring leaders and lead site-onboarding practices
• Lead change management for talent acquisition, guiding through shifts in hiring strategy, systems, or policy while reinforcing accountability and adoption
• Lead Applicant Tracking System optimization and utilization to support enterprise‑wide recruitment strategy, including workflow design, data integrity, reporting, and adoption across hiring teams
• Develop talent profile strategy, including but not limited to, curating and maintaining a job description bank

Executive Search

• Lead the executive hiring and sourcing strategy for Senior leaders.
• Design and manage end‑to‑end VP level and above searches, including stakeholder alignment, position profile development, market mapping, candidate assessment

Staff Management

• Sets vision and manages performance for a team of one by aligning goals, monitoring progress, and fostering an environment of belonging, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Develop and support team members through coaching, feedback, and individualized development plans.

Competencies

In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:

• Collaboration: Connects with stakeholders to identify shared interests; partners with others to incorporate different perspectives toward a common goal.
• Understanding & Building Connection: Considers perspectives of others and cultivates relationships to strengthen interpersonal bonds with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Accountability: Holds self-responsible for actions and their impact on team, goals, and organizational mission.
• Flexibility: Changes course quickly and thoughtfully when faced with new or unanticipated circumstances.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies opportunities to make improvements; gathers information; connects related and unrelated concepts; integrates findings into actionable solutions.
• Project Management: Organizes, prioritizes, tracks, and manages workflow and resources.
• Strategic Thinking: Identifies multiple pathways to address complex and nebulous problems; anticipates barriers and opportunities; develops plans to address them.
• Developing & Empowering Others: Creates opportunities for others to learn, develop, take action, and lead.

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand or walk
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, and handling office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens and printed materials
• Hearing ability to participate in conversations and respond to phone calls
• Occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 10–20 lbs (e.g., office supplies)
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in writing

Working Conditions

• Operates in a remote environment using standard office equipment.
• May require occasional travel to company events
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with occasional extended hours as needed.
• Must have reliable internet access for remote or flexible work arrangements.

Compensation

Compensation: $90,000-$115,000 Annually, Commensurate with Experience and Location

Benefits

City Year offers a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees live their best lives and grow personally and professionally.

Employment at City Year is at-will.

City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.

As an equal opportunity employer, City Year is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Fair Labor Standards Act

Family and Medical Leave Act

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