Head of Talent Acquisition

The Head of Talent Acquisition at LA28 is responsible for architecting a scalable and impactful recruitment strategy, managing executive search processes, and embedding DEIB principles into every aspect of recruitment. This role also involves leading external recruitment partners and building a high-performing internal talent acquisition team to support the organization's growth and hiring goals.

To qualify for the Head of Talent Acquisition role at LA28, candidates should possess over 12 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including at least 5 years in a strategic leadership position. A strong background in developing scalable recruitment frameworks, executive search initiatives, and a deep understanding of DEIB principles are essential for success in this position.

The Head of Talent Acquisition at LA28 plays a pivotal role in integrating DEIB initiatives into recruitment strategies. This includes designing efforts to attract diverse talent, establishing partnerships with community organizations, and ensuring employee representation goals are met, creating an inclusive hiring environment that reflects the diversity of the community LA28 serves.

In their role, the Head of Talent Acquisition at LA28 will lead high-touch executive search strategies to attract transformational leadership talent who align with the organization’s mission and culture. This includes collaborating with senior leadership, addressing critical leadership needs, and ensuring that the hiring process maintains high standards of quality and alignment with LA28's values.

The annual base salary range for the Head of Talent Acquisition position at LA28 is between $175,000.00 and $260,000.00. This range reflects the organization's commitment to fair compensation and is subject to final evaluation based on individual candidate qualifications and experience.

When answering this question, focus on specific strategies you have implemented, how you aligned them with organizational goals, and the impact they had on recruitment efficiency and quality. Provide metrics where possible, such as improved hiring times or increased candidate diversity.

Discuss methods you use to maintain open communication, provide feedback to candidates, and tailor their experience to reflect the organization’s values. Highlight any initiatives you've led to enhance inclusivity and transparency at every step of the recruitment process.

Share your strategy for identifying, engaging, and attracting top executive talent. Discuss your networking techniques, assessment criteria, and how you ensure that candidates align with the organizational culture and strategic vision.

Mention key metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, DEIB representation, and offer acceptance rates. Explain how these metrics contribute to assessing the effectiveness of your recruiting strategies and guide continuous improvement.

Illustrate specific strategies you've implemented to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in hiring practices. Discuss partnerships you’ve formed with community organizations and how you've set measurable representation goals.

Share a specific situation where you faced obstacles, how you overcame them, and the successful outcomes. Highlight your problem-solving skills and your ability to adapt your strategies in a dynamic environment.

Explain how you facilitate discussions with leadership teams to align recruitment strategies with overall organizational goals. Share examples of how you’ve translated business needs into actionable hiring plans.

Discuss resources you use, such as industry publications, networking events, and conferences. Share your commitment to continuous learning and how you apply that knowledge to refine recruitment practices in your role.

Reflect on key traits such as strategic vision, strong relationship-building skills, and a focus on continuous improvement. Exemplify how these qualities have been integral to your own success in previous roles.

Share your passion for the Olympic and Paralympic movement, and how LA28’s vision and values resonate with you. Talk about your excitement to contribute to a historic event that showcases diversity, community, and innovation in the sports world.