Director of Talent Acquisition

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads and is accountable for the organization’s talent acquisition strategy and recruiting function, ensuring the company can attract, hire, and retain the talent necessary to support operational performance and long-term growth. This role provides leadership and direction for the recruiting team by establishing recruiting strategies, strengthening recruiting capabilities, supporting workforce planning initiatives, and ensuring hiring processes are executed consistently across the organization.

The Director partners closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer and operational leadership to align recruiting priorities with business goals, forecast workforce needs, and develop scalable recruiting strategies that support the organization’s growth across multiple locations.

The Director of Talent Acquisition is expected to perform all the essential duties timely and accurately, in accordance with all applicable company policies, procedures, processes and practices, and compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The essential duties below are not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather indicative to the characteristics normally associated with the job. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the job, due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons, and assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

• Follow, promote, and enforce all labor laws, safety policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions and behaviors are maintained. Assist with safety investigations and safety hazards and/or incidents.
• Lead efforts in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees. Foster a culture of continuous learning by providing training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and performance.
• Effectively manage employee performance by clearly communicating expectations, providing regular and constructive feedback, and addressing both positive contributions and areas for improvement. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous growth.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment by actively recognizing achievements, addressing employee concerns promptly, and using approaches to maintain high levels of employee satisfaction and retention.
• Establish and lead the organization’s talent acquisition strategy by partnering with the CHRO and operational leadership to forecast workforce needs, align recruiting priorities with business objectives, and ensure recruiting capacity supports operational workforce demands and organizational growth.
• Lead and develop the recruiting function by establishing team priorities, recruiting standards, and performance expectations that drive consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes across all locations.
• Provide strategic oversight for specialty workforce programs, including the H-2B program, ensuring these programs support operational workforce needs while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
• Establish and monitor recruiting performance metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline health, and quality of hire, providing leadership with insights and recommendations to strengthen recruiting outcomes.
• Evaluate labor market conditions and oversee recruiting infrastructure, including sourcing strategies, recruiting technology, and external partnerships, to strengthen sustainable talent pipelines.
• Partner with the CHRO and HR leadership to support organizational growth initiatives, including acquisitions, expansion into new markets, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.
• Perform other relevant duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including demonstrated success leading recruiting teams and supporting multi-location or high-growth organizations.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing recruiting teams, including responsibility for developing recruiters and driving hiring outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting H-2B recruiting operations, including coordination of program deadlines, documentation accuracy, and compliance requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing talent acquisition strategies, workforce planning initiatives, and scalable recruiting processes supporting both management and high-volume operational hiring.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and recruiting compliance requirements, including candidate documentation and hiring practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruiting analytics, workforce planning practices, and compliance requirements related to employment and recruiting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively share information across teams and stakeholders.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish preferred; Creole a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed to support hiring initiatives, field engagement, and recruiting events.
• Proficient in computer and technology skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and mobile devices.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license (or equivalent) and meet Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) verification requirements.

About Us

Juniper is a full-service landscape design, build, and management company servicing the Southeast. Our family of companies proudly includes Juniper, Davis Landscape, Elegant, Shooter & Lindsey, and Rip's. We are recognized as award-winning leaders in our industry with over 30 locations and 2,000+ team members. At Juniper, the foundation of who we are, how we perform, and how we treat others is guided by our core values. We are committed to a culture that welcomes, grows, and celebrates people who share in our mission to design, build, and maintain the best landscaping in the industry.

We offer career growth opportunities and excellent benefits (health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and PTO plans). Join our company, where we Welcome/Grow/Celebrate you at Juniper!