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About DirectiveDirective Consulting is the leading B2B marketing agency for brands that are serious about the metrics that matter most.With over a decade of expertise and 420+ B2B brands under our belt, we've earned our reputation on real outcomes. We run through 3 divisions: Performance, Communications, and Commerce, all wired to share intelligence and answer to revenue.We move fast. We think boldly. We hire people who challenge the status quo, build campaigns worth talking about, and make bold brands impossible to ignore. If you live for performance, love solving hard problems, and want your work to actually mean something, you'll fit right in.Role SummaryThe Associate Director of Talent Acquisition is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for building world-class teams across Directive while leading and developing a high-performing recruiting team.This is a player-coach role. You'll manage a small team of recruiters while carrying your own portfolio of critical and executive-level searches.As the primary owner of our Applicant Tracking System (Ashby), you'll drive recruiting operations, reporting, process optimization, interview excellence, and data-driven decision making to continually improve how we hire.This position reports to the Head of People Operations and works remotely.Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition LeadershipLead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, creating a high-performance recruiting organizationConduct regular pipeline reviews, hiring strategy sessions, and recruiter coaching to improve performance and hiring outcomesEstablish recruiting goals, priorities, and team performance metrics while ensuring consistent executionFoster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-accountability recruiting cultureFull-Cycle RecruitingPersonally manage a portfolio of high-impact and executive-level searches across the businessLead full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer negotiation and closePartner with senior leadership to define hiring strategies for critical and hard-to-fill rolesConduct structured interviews and assess candidates for technical capability, leadership potential, and alignment with Directive's valuesBuild proactive talent pipelines for future hiring needs through networking, sourcing, referrals, and market mappingIf the recruitment team is backed up on their roles, you are ready to jump in and help.Hiring PartnershipServe as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and executives on talent strategy, market trends, compensation insights, interview best practices, and hiring decisionsDrive consistent communication with hiring managers regarding pipeline health, recruiting progress, market conditions, and challengesLead intake meetings to align hiring expectations and create effective recruiting strategiesReport to the executive team on a weekly basis on progress of roles.Recruiting Operations & Ashby OwnershipServe as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Ashby ATSOwn the full recruitment process from job posting to offer negotiationContinuously optimize recruiting workflows, interview processes, automations, templates, scorecards, and reportingMaintain recruiting data integrity and ensure accurate reporting across all hiring activityDevelop dashboards and recruiting analytics to monitor KPIs, hiring funnel health, source effectiveness, diversity metrics, and recruiter performancePartner with People Operations and HR leadership to improve recruiting systems and processesEmployer Brand & Candidate ExperienceChampion an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Directive's values and cultureEnsure consistency across interview processes and candidate communicationsPartner with Marketing and People teams on employer branding initiatives to attract top global talentDrive inclusive recruiting practices and sourcing strategies across all hiring effortsStrategic Talent PlanningIdentify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, scalability, and quality of hireStay informed on labor market trends, compensation benchmarks, competitive intelligence, and recruiting best practicesSupport workforce planning and hiring forecasts with business leadersLead or participate in Talent Acquisition projects, process improvements, and strategic initiativesWhat You Offer / Qualifications6+ years of Talent Acquisition experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, ideally within a digital marketing agency, technology company or professional services organization2+ years of people leadership experience managing recruiters or talent acquisition teamsExperience in recruiting for SEO, Paid Media, CRO, Programmatic, Content, Creative, Marketing Ops/Rev Ops, etc. is a must.Demonstrated success recruiting executive, leadership and highly specialized roles while maintaining ownership of full-cycle recruitingProven ability to develop sophisticated sourcing strategies utilizing advanced Boolean searches, networking, referrals, market mapping and creative sourcing techniquesA power user in an ATS and other recruitment tools, with the ability to leverage technology to increase efficiency and maximize output. Experience with Ashby and/or Juicebox is a plusExperience using recruiting analytics and data to drive hiring decisions and improve recruiting performanceExperience recruiting across different global markets preferredExceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and hiring managersHighly organized with exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesSelf-motivated, competitive and driven to achieve both personal and team objectivesExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presenceBasic knowledge of compliance and legal requirements across multiple countriesWhat Success Looks LikeBuilds and develops a high-performing recruiting team that consistently delivers exceptional hiring outcomesConsistently fills roles efficiently (meeting TTF expectations) while maintaining a high quality bar and outstanding candidate experienceSuccessfully recruits executive and business-critical talent that drives company growthOptimizes Ashby and recruiting operations to improve efficiency, reporting, and scalabilityServes as a trusted strategic partner to hiring managers and executive leadershipImproves recruiting KPIs including Time to Fill, Quality of Hire, Candidate Experience, and Hiring Manager SatisfactionCreates scalable recruiting processes that support Directive's continued global growthCultural Fit & TraitsTrusted Advisor Mentality: Builds durable relationships with hiring managers grounded in integrity and impact.Collaborative: Works seamlessly across teams and disciplines.Resilient & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.Directive DNA: Operates with precision, ownership, and a bias toward action.Accountability: Thrives in a high accountability environment where people are asking for numbers, timelines, and commitments.Benefits:🙏 Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyleIncluding a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependentsBenefits to Support the Whole Person:🧠 Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace💪 Physical - Physical therapy through Omada, fertility support through Carrott, thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts, complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care🛫 Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave💰 Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match🌟 Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time (after one full year of service)Work Environment RequirementsAs a remote-first company, you’ll have the ability to work from anywhere in the US where Directive operates. For some positions, as posted, we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, the UK, and Australia. For global locations, you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country.This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary.Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication, must have reliable internet access, and a professional background.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to careers@directiveconsulting.com.Additional InformationAt Directive, one of our core values is People First. We’re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national
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