We are seeking an AP CT Talent Acquisition Senior Director to lead a critical function within the AP regional People Team.

Set the strategic direction

• Develop and execute AP regional recruiting strategy in support of our global and regional People Strategy, in particular looking to expand and diversify candidate pools and support an increasing expertise-based recruiting effort
• Collaborate with other BCG functions and colleagues (Finance, Marketing, DE&I, global counterparts, etc) to develop recommendations for addressing trends impacting recruiting (new media, importance of social impact, lateral hiring value proposition, increasing diversity etc)
• Develop strong relationships with local office recruiting teams to influence and coordinate annual plans, highlight disconnects, ensure smooth hand-offs, and explore trade-offs in investment and resource deployment

Support local offices, systems and Practice Areas (PAs)

• Build and share know-how around expert and lateral hire recruiting value proposition, approaches, interview methods etc. in AP
• Support the recruiting of PA-Focused hires:
• Work with HR to support integration

Drive teaming and best-practice sharing across AP

• Thought partner with AP system Recruiting MDPs and develop an AP Recruiting MDP network that creates value for those involved
• Drive the network of local office recruiting teams and elevate best-practice sharing especially in new and experimental/strategic directions e.g. candidate conversion, lateral integration processes, pool expansion, women hiring
• Lead initiatives to improve recruiting performance. Initiatives will vary year to year and could include: driving senior women hiring, conversion pilots, improving interview yields (calibration, format, etc.)

Lead regional shared service for sourcing and recruiting operations

• Define the strategy for the team, including defining which systems to onboard into the SS over time
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in the team

Lead executive recruiting across AP

• Manage executive search and recruiting for all systems through either a system or regional delivery model

Manage and develop a multi-country team of professionals

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the AP regional recruiting team that is dispersed around the region
• Oversee the financial management of the regional recruiting team, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control

Participate in global/regional projects as required

• Help shape regional and global recruiting/HR initiatives (e.g. HT2, Branding) as a key contributor and represent AP systems’ viewpoints

Oversee metrics and reporting

• Determine strategic reporting requirements to drive insight and meaningful tracking
• Ensure accurate and consistent reporting of metrics to assess the effectiveness of AP recruiting activities

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Deep understanding of a strategic consulting firm’s recruiting processes, HR processes, and management structures
• Strong business acumen and ability to partner with business leaders to steer a strategic agenda and drive alignment and outcomes
• Strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills
• Ability to build strong relationships and network with local, regional and global stakeholders across cultures and time zones
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, multi-cultural and high-growth environment
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Pragmatic change management
• Experience leveraging data and technology to drive recruitment outcomes and improve processes
• Customer-centric written and verbal communication and presentations
•  Experience with executive search firms and headhunters is valuable

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• 15+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a proven track record of success in recruiting top talent across all levels and functions
• Experience leading a team of recruiting professionals, with a strong focus on coaching and developing talent
• Advanced skills in BCG’s digital toolkit including Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, Trello, Miro
• GenAI-related technologies, etc
• Relevant educational qualifications e.g. MBA
• Knowledge of AP systems and BCG matrix/processes a distinct advantage