Director, Talent Strategy & Workforce Development About the Organization Our client is a well-established, mission-driven organization recognized for delivering complex, people-centered services that make a meaningful impact throughout Connecticut. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, innovation, and community partnership, the organization employs a diverse workforce across multiple disciplines and is committed to investing in its people as its greatest strategic asset. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team dedicated to operational excellence, workforce innovation, and building a high-performing organization. Position Summary The Director, Talent Strategy & Workforce Development serves as the organization’s senior talent acquisition and workforce planning leader, responsible for designing and executing enterprise-wide strategies that enable the organization to attract, engage, develop, and retain exceptional talent. Reporting to Human Resources leadership, this individual partners closely with organizational leaders to align workforce planning, recruitment strategy, succession readiness, employer branding, and talent intelligence with long-term organizational priorities. This role extends beyond recruiting to influence workforce capability, organizational growth, and long-term talent sustainability. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute an enterprise-wide talent strategy aligned with organizational objectives. Partner with leadership on workforce planning and future talent needs. Lead full-cycle recruitment across leadership, professional, operational, clinical, administrative, and mission-critical positions. Build proactive talent pipelines through networking, sourcing, educational partnerships, and community outreach. Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process. Deliver labor market intelligence and competitive hiring strategies. Strengthen employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives. Leverage workforce analytics to improve hiring outcomes. Implement innovative recruiting technologies and process improvements. Ensure an exceptional candidate experience while maintaining compliance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications, or a related field. Master’s degree and/or SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred. Seven or more years of progressive talent acquisition, executive search, workforce planning, or strategic recruiting experience. Experience partnering with senior leaders on workforce strategy. Strong knowledge of ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM systems, employment law, and recruiting analytics. Leadership Competencies Strategic workforce planning Business acumen Consultative leadership Relationship management Employer branding Data-driven decision making Change leadership Continuous improvement mindset Measures of Success Improved quality of hire