Director, Talent Acquisition (All U.S. Offices)

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Director, Talent Acquisition, you will lead and oversee day-to-day talent acquisition initiatives company-wide, ensuring Global Prairie can anticipate, attract, and hire the talent needed to advance its purpose and business goals as a fast-growing, 100% employee-owned, top-ranking B Corp. You will partner with Global Prairie leaders to translate workforce needs into annual recruiting plans, long-term pipeline strategies, scalable programs, and clear measures of success while also leading day-to-day recruitment for key roles. Working closely with the Manager, Talent Acquisition and other People & Operations leaders, you will connect strategy with day-to-day execution, remove barriers, and ensure hiring leaders and candidates experience a consistent, high-quality recruitment process. You will also serve as a senior advisor on talent markets, hiring decisions, and future capability needs while remaining close enough to the work to guide critical, senior or complex searches.

This role is ideal for a highly relationship-oriented recruiter who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You will have the opportunity to influence hiring decisions, strengthen talent acquisition processes, serve as a trusted advisor throughout the recruiting lifecycle, and help purpose-driven candidates advance their careers at a leading B Corp and 100% employee-owned company. Success in this role requires initiative, adaptability, strong communication skills, and a passion for connecting exceptional people with meaningful opportunities at a company where every employee-owner plays a direct role in advancing our mission and shared success.

WHAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE

Global Prairie was built on purpose to help organizations deliver on theirs. Inspired by the belief that business should be a force for good in the world, Global Prairie re-invented the typical marketing agency model, embedding purpose into our business from day one. We operate at the intersection of marketing strategy, creativity and technology, delivering deep, innovative thinking – quickly. Because we don’t operate as a traditional agency in terms of process, structure or output, we look for team members with an entrepreneurial spirit who embrace innovation and are comfortable working with best-in-class leaders.

Everyone at Global Prairie shares the following characteristics:

Collaborative

Optimistic

Resilient

Flexible

Curious

Community-minded and philanthropic

Ownership-minded

Strong candidates for this specific role will demonstrate:

Clear interpersonal skills, with an ability to connect quickly and authentically with Global Prairie job candidates

Deep expertise and in talent strategy and recruitment trends, processes and best practices

Ability to manage many searches and candidates at once , identifying strong talent that aligns with company culture, skillset needs and business priorities

Flexibility; can easily pivot when circumstances or plans change

Strong time management skills, with ability to move easily between priorities throughout the day.

High proactivity

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong leadership skills and the ability to oversee the work of other team members focused in talent acquisition

Inclusive leadership, sound judgment, discretion, ownership, and continuous improvement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Serves as lead recruiter for complex, senior-level, confidential, or business-critical searches, managing full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer acceptance and supporting closing strategies as needed

Helps shape and support Global Prairie's organization-wide talent acquisition strategy in alignment with business priorities and growth plans

Partners with Function Leads and People & Operations leaders to identify current and future staffing needs, capability gaps, and hiring priorities

Designs, standardizes, and continuously improves recruiting processes, interview practices, candidate assessments, documentation, and governance

Evaluates and optimizes applicant tracking, sourcing, interviewing, analytics, and other recruiting technologies

In partnership with People & Operations and Finance leaders, creates annual recruiting plans, hiring forecasts, and long-term pipelines for critical talent segments

Establishes clear operating rhythms and ways of working with the Manager, Talent Acquisition to connect strategy, search execution, pipeline management, and internal stakeholder communication

In Partnership with People & Operations leaders, defines talent acquisition metrics, and leads the development of dashboards and reporting that showcase pipeline health, efficiency, quality, and candidate experience

Uses recruiting data and broader market data to identify trends, diagnose barriers, and recommend actions to leadership

Oversees talent acquisition partnerships with recruiters, vendors, universities, and other external organizations

Manages contractor, freelancer, Junior Associate and other strategic talent programs in partnership with People & Operations colleagues

Additionally, the ideal candidate meets these qualifications:

10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience across day-to-day recruitment and broader talent strategy

Demonstrated success developing and executing recruiting strategies aligned with business and workforce priorities

Experience advising senior leaders and influencing complex hiring and workforce decisions

Strong experience with workforce planning, talent forecasting, recruiting analytics, and process optimization

Experience recruiting in marketing, communications, advertising, consulting, professional services, or agency environments is highly preferred

Experience scaling recruiting functions and using platforms like BambooHR ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Metaview, Handshake, or related technologies

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to: candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences and may fall outside the range shown. As a 'Best for the World' Benefit Corporation and Employee-Owned organization, Global Prairie offers a best-in-class total rewards package, which includes healthcare coverage, ESOP retirement plan, 401k matching, Health & Wellness stipends and a broad range of other benefits.

Expected Compensation Range: $110,000 - $130,000

WHAT GLOBAL PRAIRIE OFFERS

• We are a purpose-driven global marketing firm founded on the belief that business should be a force for good in the world.
• Driving measurable, impactful results for organizations committed to making the world a better place is not simply the work Global Prairie does for its clients — it is the bedrock principle on which the company is built. As a Public Benefit Corporation, a top 1% certified B Corporation (B-Corp), and a 100% employee-owned company, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

• We are a team of smart, driven individuals who partner with our clients to create positive change.
• Our shared commitment to making the world a better place unites us. In addition, we recognize and celebrate our individual strengths and contributions.

• Our culture is best-in-class.
• With generous, industry-leading benefits, supportive and progressive employee programs, collaborative office environments, and top percentile compensation packages, the culture at Global Prairie is unparalleled. And, due to our proud status as a 100% employee-owned company, each member of the Global Prairie team stands to personally benefit from Global Prairie’s success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK CONDITIONS

The physical activity required of this position includes standing, walking, lifting,