Director, Talent Acquisition in Columbia, Maryland at Enterprise Community Partners
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Job Description
Location: Columbia, MD
Time Type: Full time
Requisition ID: REQ3873
Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.
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Working at Enterprise
At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.
Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.
Job Description Summary
The Director, Talent Acquisition leads the organization’s enterprise recruiting strategy and operations as part of the Human Resources Center of Excellence (CoE) model. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role provides strategic leadership for the Talent Acquisition function while also operating as a player-coach, directly supporting key searches and partnering closely with hiring leaders on critical roles.This leader oversees the full lifecycle recruitment function, leads a team of talent acquisition professionals, and ensures the organization attracts, engages, and hires high-quality talent aligned with workforce plans and business priorities. The Director partners closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to translate talent needs into effective recruiting strategies while ensuring a consistent, equitable, and high-quality hiring experience.
The role also oversees the effective use and optimization of the Workday Talent Acquisition module to support recruiting operations, analytics, and decision-making.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Strategy
Lead the enterprise talent acquisition strategy aligned with workforce planning and organizational priorities.
Partner with the CHRO, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to anticipate talent needs and develop proactive sourcing strategies and pipelines.
Establish enterprise recruiting standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organization.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, develop, and manage the Talent Acquisition team, including recruiters and recruiting coordinators.
Set clear performance expectations and build a high-performing recruiting function that operates as a strategic partner to the business.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Player-Coach Recruiting Leadership
Serve as a hands-on recruiting leader, directly managing and supporting key or complex searches across the organization.
Provide consultative guidance to hiring managers and HR Business Partners on recruiting strategies, talent market insights, and hiring decisions.
Support recruiters in resolving complex hiring challenges and navigating critical roles.
Recruitment Operations
Oversee the full lifecycle recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, and offer management.
Ensure consistent, efficient, and equitable hiring practices across the organization.
Continuously improve recruiting processes, service delivery, and candidate experience.
Talent Technology & Workday Optimization
Serve as the functional leader for the Workday Talent Acquisition module, ensuring recruiting workflows, data, and reporting support hiring needs.
Partner with HRIS to optimize system functionality, improve data integrity, and enhance recruiter and hiring manager adoption.
Data & Insights
Utilize Workday recruiting dashboards and analytics to monitor hiring performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Track key metrics including time-to-fill, pipeline health, and hiring outcomes.
Provide insights and recommendations to the CHRO and HR leadership.
Employer Brand & Candidate Experience
Strengthen the organization’s employer brand and talent value proposition.
Ensure a professional, inclusive, and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
Experience
10+ years of progressive talent acquisition or recruiting leadership experience.
Experience leading and developing recruiting teams.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and HR Business Partners on workforce planning and hiring strategy.
Experience with the Workday Talent Acquisition module, including recruiting workflows and reporting.
Experience operating within or supporting an HR Center of Excellence model preferred.
Skills
Strategic talent acquisition leadership
Strong team leadership and coaching capabilities
Data-driven recruiting and workforce analytics
Expertise in recruiting technology and ATS platforms, particularly Workday Recruiting
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Salary Transparency
You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The pay range for this position is $135,000 - $162,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Total Rewards at Enterprise
This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.
Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to provide sponsorship or relocation for this position.
Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture. Enterprise encourages and considers applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Enterprise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure full participation in the interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Contact HR@enterprisecommunity.org or more. For all general inquiries, please contact recruiting@enterprisecommunity.com.
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Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1982, dedicated to addressing the affordable housing crisis in the United States. With a mission to create homes and communities that foster p...