Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Slalom, LLC in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

Global Head of Talent Acquisition



Location:Open to location



About Slalom:


Slalom is dedicated to creating an amazing experience for our people, thereby enabling them to take care of our clients. Our brand is our people. We are currently seeking a Global Head of Talent Acquisition (TA) to support the development of our evolving global people operating model and talent strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO), this individual will be a key leader on the Global People Leadership Team, responsible for the overall talent strategy to drive the company's growth and success. This role is instrumental in building best-in-class capabilities, developing a high-performing TA team, scaling TA globally, and creating an unforgettable experience for our candidates as we build the next generation of Slalom.



Who We Are Looking For:

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  Strategic Leader:A proven strategic leader with operational expertise who combines vision with execution; demonstrated success in globally scaling a high-performing team to drive company growth.


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  People-First Leader:An exceptional leader who keeps TA team members motivated and energized while organizing the recruiting function to operate efficiently and effectively, executing the talent strategy and serving the organization's culture and needs.


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  Collaborator:A collaborator who can establish credibility and trust across the organization to ensure the talent strategy aligns with the overall business strategy and can successfully influence a cohesive and collaborative recruitment culture.

Key Responsibilities:



Strategy Development and Execution:

• Develop an end-to-end recruitment strategy to attract top talent and ensure Slalom is well-placed as an employer of choice with key talent sources and external partnerships, including diversity and professional organizations.


• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the company's strategy to grow the top line to $5B with diverse delivery models such as Slalom's Allshore strategy.


• Leverage extensive experience in building and managing a multi-shore workforce to enhance global talent acquisition efforts.


• Define and engage with partners to develop a contingent workforce strategy and temporary talent pools for recruiting talent.


• Define the future vision, organization, and operating model for recruiting to allow us to scale with efficiency and quality.


• Proven experience in implementing cutting-edge recruiting strategies, with a strong emphasis on leveraging AI technologies for talent acquisition, including advanced sourcing techniques and enhanced candidate engagement, to stay ahead in the competitive talent market.

TA Operationalization and Execution:

• Partner with our integrated workforce planning and business team for yearly, quarterly, and strategic forecasting for talent needs across Early Career, Consulting, Senior Leaders, and SG&A hires.


• Be accountable for talent acquisition metrics and goals, including the quality of applicant pools and hires, diversity, number of hires, cost per hire, hiring manager and candidate experience; analyze success against metrics and create and execute plans to achieve ongoing improvement in results.


• Lead the execution of best-in-class practices for end-to-end candidate experience, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, communication, selection, and transition to onboarding.


• Deliver operational excellence by proactively managing team capacity and delivering upon operational mechanisms to maintain a healthy and accurate talent pipeline.


• Identify, innovate, and execute programs and initiatives to elevate the TA experience for our candidates and market.

TA Leader Development:

• Develop a high-performing team by committing to talent routines (e.g., regular 1:1s, team meetings, quarterly and ongoing development conversations) and supporting the team with professional development, mentorship, and coaching opportunities.


• Develop a strong balance of business alignment and understanding while maintaining strong functional and global expertise.


• Define the strategy and direct the training and onboarding of recruitment staff, providing ongoing talent acquisition training across the region.

Job Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience, with a track record of working strategically and operationally with cross-functional organizational leaders to build consensus around talent acquisition strategy and initiatives.


• Extensive experience in the professional services or consulting industry is essential, coupled with a profound understanding of the specific talent needs and the dynamic, fast-paced environment of recruitment in these sectors


• Ability to identify and solve problems, think creatively, and adapt to a dynamic market.


• Superb verbal and written communication skills.


• Strategic and conceptual thinking, balanced with collaborative integration, business relationships, a passion for data/storytelling, and strong talent acquisition acumen are critical success factors for this role.


• Ability to travel up to 15% - 20% of the time, depending on business demands.


• Ability to establish a vision, actively build the team aligned to the vision, and simultaneously drive measurable results.

About Us


Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com



Compensation and Benefits


Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.


Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the targeted base salary range is $275,000 to $350,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.



EEO and Accommodations


Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.



We will accept applications until Tuesday, November 12, or until the position is filled. Apply Now