At Fusion Recruiters, we thrive on collaborating with organizations that are shaping what’s next — and this opportunity is an exciting example of that momentum. We’re excited to support a privately held, high-growth organization in their search for a Director of Talent Acquisition to join their hybrid team in Milwaukee, WI. Candidates must be commutable to the Milwaukee area or open to relocation.
This is a newly elevated, high-impact leadership role created at a pivotal moment for the business. Amid enterprise-wide initiatives including M&A, restructuring, and operational transformation, this organization is accelerating its talent strategy and investing in Talent Acquisition as a true business driver.
As the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will report directly to the CHRO and play a critical role in shaping and executing a scalable, modern TA function. You’ll balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, bringing a continuous improvement mindset while thoughtfully building processes, systems, and talent capabilities that support long-term growth.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and evolve a team of seven Talent Acquisition professionals (four direct reports) supporting hourly manufacturing, technical/professional, and executive hiring needs.
- Own Talent Acquisition operations end-to-end, building on recently redesigned processes and a relaunch of TA workflows in Workday.
- Drive standardization, consistency, and continuous improvement across recruiting practices, tools, and metrics.
- Serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior and cross-functional business leaders, bringing clarity, credibility, and influence.
- Personally lead executive-level recruiting efforts, including Director- and VP-level searches.
- Develop, coach, and scale the TA team, strengthening capabilities and succession over time.
- Establish and maintain meaningful KPIs, dashboards, analytics, and business cases to inform decisions and demonstrate TA impact.
- Support M&A activity, including integration and talent planning.
- Partner on global TA alignment and best-practice sharing.
- Lead change management initiatives related to systems, compliance (including OFCCP), and evolving TA practices, bringing leaders along with purpose and transparency.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition leader with a strong foundation in recruitment operations and continuous improvement.
- Experience supporting both hourly and salaried populations, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated success in executive recruiting at the Director and VP level.
- Fluency in TA technology and analytics; Workday experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to build and leverage KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven business cases.
- Exposure to M&A, global TA collaboration, change management, and compliance.
- Executive presence with the humility and low ego required to introduce change thoughtfully and effectively.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred (or equivalent relevant experience).
Why You’ll Love Working Here
This organization is deeply invested in its people and culture, viewing Talent Acquisition as a strategic lever for business success. You’ll work alongside a collaborative executive team during a time of meaningful transformation, with the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on how talent is attracted, hired, and developed.
Additional Position Details
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Location: Hybrid role based in Milwaukee, WI
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In-Office Expectations: Typically 3 days per week with flexibility based on business needs
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Travel: Limited travel as needed based on business priorities
Take the Next Step
If you’re excited by the opportunity to build, lead, and elevate Talent Acquisition at a pivotal moment of growth, we’d love to connect. Apply through Fusion Recruiters to begin a confidential conversation about how your experience and aspirations align with this role.
