Vice President of Talent Solutions - Atlanta, GA

As the Vice President of Talent Solutions, you will drive the continuous evolution of cutting-edge programs and processes, delivering top-tier talent across all career levels and fostering their growth. Your expertise will be pivotal in designing innovative recruiting and talent management solutions to propel our growth.

Associate Brand Champion

• Lead and inspire a team of recruiting and talent management professionals to connect the best talent with the right opportunities.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders to understand and address business needs.
• Seek and act on feedback to continuously improve team performance.
• Establish relationships inside and outside of the industry to identify the right recruiting sources and development approaches.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop impactful hiring and retention programs.
• Collaborate with peers within the Talent function to integrate systems and processes for an enhanced candidate and associate experience.

Strategist

• Stay ahead of the latest, most effective recruiting and retention strategies.
• Develop and implement a strategy to support both short-term and long-term business growth.
• Highlight the value of Talent functions through team development and stakeholder relationships.
• Design and monitor actionable Talent Acquisition and Talent Management metrics that drive business results.
• Refine the interview and feedback process to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Partner with Marketing to design and execute a dynamic recruiting strategy, including events and digital marketing.
• Coach the Talent Acquisition team for peak performance and while driving accountability for business results.
• Establish relationships with Hiring Managers - making the case for value creation through the acquisition of talent by establishing relationships and creditably with key stakeholders.

Talent Leader

• Champion the value proposition of Talent Management activities, securing organizational buy-in.
• Lead the design and execution of Cortland’s strategic Talent Management plan.
• Own the design and implementation of the talent review process and succession planning for the organization.
• Collaborate with leaders and HR business partners to design development plans that enable intentional movement of key talent into our most critical roles.
• Partner with Learning and Development to ensure thematic needs are addressed by developing and instituting leadership development programs aligned to our long-range business plan. 
• Act as the Talent Czar, developing relationships with high-potential associates and providing a holistic view of talent across the enterprise.
• Engage with leaders across Cortland to understand our business trajectory and talent needs.

The Impact You Can Make

• Your vision effectively garners support and buy-in from all levels of company leadership across all departments, proving to be a trusted business partner fueling our aggressive growth plans.
• Thanks to your coaching and guidance, your dynamic and innovative teams are developed into a recruiting machine that consistently attracts and retains top talent.
• Your transformative strategies make a lasting impact on our organization’s success and growth.

• Stellar 10+ years in talent acquisition/talent management leadership roles, demonstrating the ability to lead and develop the talent functions.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide array of corporate and field positions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to motivate teams to produce high-quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings. 
• Experienced and comfortable working directly with C-level internal customers.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrated experience with various Applicant Tracking software, TM/Development Software, social media, and job boards.
• This is a full-time, in-office role at our Atlanta Headquarters.