Job Description

Worldwide Mission Critical (WWMC) is a global owner's representation and project management company dedicated to the mission critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Worldwide Mission Critical was founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects. Our ability to put together oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.


WWMC seeks a passionate, strategic, and hands-on Director, Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment efforts while helping shape the future of talent acquisition across our global business.


Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this role goes beyond recruitment, combining leadership responsibilities with direct ownership of a recruitment portfolio. The Director, Talent Acquisition will be responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies, managing a small team, building lasting relationships with hiring managers, and delivering results across a variety of mission-critical areas, including engineering, construction project management, corporate, and technical roles.


The ideal candidate is an experienced recruiter and people leader who brings a growth mindset and a focus on building scalable recruitment processes that support a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, hybrid role that may require occasional travel.


Primary Responsibilities

• Own and execute the full recruitment cycle strategy across the company
• Manage a personal requisition load while leading and developing a Talent Acquisition team, ensuring high-quality hiring outcomes across all business functions
• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding support
• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders, hiring managers, and key stakeholders across the business, serving as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition strategy and market intelligence
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools, databases, and networking channels
• Develop and execute creative recruiting strategies to address hard-to-fill roles and position WWMC competitively in the talent market
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and succession planning initiatives
• Drive employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives to enhance WWMC's visibility and reputation as an employer of choice
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Support Talent Acquisition technology initiatives, including ATS enhancements and broader HR projects
• Utilize recruitment metrics and data analytics to provide insights, identify trends, and improve hiring effectiveness
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to support organizational growth and talent initiatives
• Represent WWMC at industry conferences, networking events, and career fairs to attract top talent and raise employer brand awareness
• Provide leadership and mentorship to direct reports while fostering a collaborative and high-performing recruitment culture

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline required
• 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition / recruitment experience, including experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes
• 3+ years of people management or team leadership experience
• Strong experience recruiting within data center, construction, engineering, or professional services industries required
• Demonstrated success identifying, attracting and engaging passive candidates
• Experience supporting high-growth organizations and managing multiple concurrent hiring priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust with candidates and stakeholders at all levels
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, recruitment technologies, and talent analytics tools
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, talent market trends, and employment legislation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information
• Positive attitude, strong sense of ownership and a passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences

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