Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

Responsibilities: Lead full-cycle recruiting across multiple leagues office functions and levels Develop and maintain a diverse candidate network and conduct in-depth interviews with a focus on hiring manager preferences Collaborate with hiring teams on sourcing, assessment, onboarding, and budget-aligned approaches Advise internal leaders on compensation offers, interview strategy, role clarity, and candidate evaluation Support recruiting operations enhancements and ATS initiatives Leverage metrics and market data to assess effectiveness and guide strategy Create an exceptional candidate experience reflecting MLS culture Promote inclusive and equitable talent practices and build pipelines through partnerships Participate in special projects, including interview practice optimization and internal talent utilization Ensure staffing processes comply with laws and company policies Support executive and senior-level searches and engage external search firms when appropriate

Key requirements: Experience recruiting across diverse functions and senior leadership roles Proven ability to design recruiting strategies, branding, candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management Strong partnerships with talent providers and professional associations to build inclusive pipelines Ability to prioritize, provide high-level service, and manage multiple stakeholders Cross-functional collaboration to deliver a robust candidate pipeline Strong consulting skills and teamwork orientation Experience with diverse sourcing plans and proactive recruitment Experience with applicant tracking systems; Greenhouse preferred Capacity to manage multiple searches, projects, and client relationships High ethical standards and commitment to quality work Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment Excellent written and verbal communication; effective negotiation Problem-solving, attention to detail, and deadline orientation Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook stakeholder management consulting mindset collaboration full-cycle recruiting talent sourcing and market research interviewing techniques