The Chief Talent Officer is in charge of the organization’s internal and external talent acquisition strategy, especially for C-suite candidates (i.e. executives, managers, and team leaders). This is a senior-level role aiming to create high-performance teams that help companies grow.
Responsibilities
- Establish a talent scouting and recruitment strategy by sourcing and building relationships with candidates
- Research how to improve human operations
- Organize, supervise, and evaluate employee training programs
- Boost the organization’s brand and visibility cooperating with key departments (e.g. Human Resources, Learning and Development)
- Coordinate recruiting events to raise awareness of the company
- Evaluate employee performance and create improvement plans with team leaders
- Explore potential hiring needs and build long-term recruitment and succession plans
- Research and consult on compensation and benefits
- Track and report on turnover rates
- Develop employee retention programs
- Craft policies that support internal promotion
- Supervise onboarding and team-building efforts
- Act as a mentor to employees and guide them in career progression
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Chief Talent Officer or similar role
- Familiarity with performance management software
- Experience organizing and delivering training programs
- Knowledge of labor legislation
- Good understanding of Human Resources tools (e.g. Applicant Tracking Systems)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and networking skills
- Ability to coach and manage individuals and teams
- BSc/MSc in Human Resources or relevant field