Talent Management Director

We're looking for a Talent Management Director to join our growing team and play a critical role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent across technical and non-technical roles. This position is fully remote for candidates in the continental U.S., with work hours aligned to the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone. In this role, you will own full-cycle talent management & recruiting efforts and act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, helping build high-performing teams that support mission-critical work for our customers. The ideal candidate brings strong recruiting fundamentals, strategic talent acquisition thinking, strategies for employee retention of high performing teams, and a collaborative & proactive partnership with all aspects of the company. Responsibilities Design & Execute Hiring Strategy: Build a scalable, data-driven recruitment engine that identifies and attracts "A-Players" across all departments. Employer Branding:Elevate our presence in the market, ensuring we are recognized as a top destination for talent through social media, events, and industry networking. Full-Cycle Recruiting:Own the end-to-end recruiting process, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and closing candidates across a variety of roles, with an emphasis on technical and mission-critical positions. Strategic Hiring Partnership:Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and develop effective hiring strategies aligned with business goals. HR & Onboarding Collaboration:Support a seamless handoff from recruiting to onboarding, ensuring accurate documentation, clear communication, and a positive new-hire experience. Retention Programming: Analyze turnover trends and implement proactive initiatives (stay interviews, compensation reviews, benefit enhancements) to keep our best talent. Candidate Sourcing & Engagement:Proactively source candidates using multiple channels (LinkedIn, referrals, networks, events, and other creative sourcing strategies) and deliver a high-quality, inclusive candidate experience. Process Improvement:Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, quality of hire, and time-to-fill. Internal Mobility: Create clear "career maps" so every employee understands their potential trajectory and the skills they need to reach the next level. Workforce Planning: Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs 6-12 months in advance, preventing "reactive hiring." Data & Analytics:Maintain a dashboard of key metrics (Quality of Hire, Turnover, Time-to-Fill, Net Promoter Score) to report progress and ROI to the executive team. Stakeholder Communication:Provide clear, consistent communication to candidates, hiring managers, HR partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring lifecycle. Qualifications and Experience Experience:6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated success recruiting for government or government-contracted roles, as well as technical and mission-critical positions. Government Recruiting Experience:Experience supporting recruiting in regulated or government environments, including familiarity with U.S. citizenship requirements, security clearance eligibility, and compliance considerations. Recruiting Expertise:Proven ability to source passive candidates, assess talent effectively, and manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously. Collaboration & Communication:Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, HR teams, and leadership. Work Environment:Experience working in a small, fast-paced, and/or remote team environment is preferred. Bonus Experience Experience recruiting for roles requiring active or eligible security clearances (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) Experience recruiting technical roles such as software engineering, AI, or data science About Knexus At Knexus, we are at the forefront of AI development for the government, with a mission to revolutionize how government serves its citizens. As a pioneer in the field, we've spent nearly two decades pushing the boundaries of what is possible with artificial intelligence. Our work has a direct, mission-driven impact, and we believe that our innovative ideas help us stay ahead of the curve. Our partnership with Google Cloud gives our team unparalleled access to the latest tools and expertise.