VP, Talent Acquisition – HR AI Transformation Leader

Michael Baker International

VP of Talent Acquisition leading AI integration and digital transformation for recruiting practices. Overseeing enterprise Talent Acquisition and enhancing hiring processes with technology integration.

Posted 6/22/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $250,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a comprehensive, enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth objectives and workforce plans with a focus on AI
Lead full-cycle recruitment operations, ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective hiring outcomes
Partner with executive leadership to proactively identify talent needs and build pipelines for critical roles
Elevate employer brand and candidate experience to attract top-tier and diverse talent
Design and implement an early careers/intern hiring/retention program
Implement metrics-driven approaches to continuously improve hiring effectiveness (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, conversion rates)
Define and lead the TA/HR AI strategy, integrating AI and automation into talent acquisition, and broader HR processes
Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled sourcing, talent intelligence platforms, workforce analytics, chatbots)
Drive adoption of digital tools that improve decision-making, reduce manual processes, and enhance employee and candidate experience
Partner with IT, Data, and Legal teams to ensure responsible, compliant, and ethical use of AI in HR
Establish governance frameworks for AI usage, data privacy, and bias mitigation
Build and lead advanced workforce analytics capabilities to inform talent strategy and business decisions
Leverage predictive analytics to identify hiring needs, attrition risks, and workforce trends
Develop executive dashboards and insights that drive accountability and transparency across the organization
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team across Talent Acquisition, sourcing, recruiting operations, and HR technology
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
Upskill HR and TA teams on AI tools, digital capabilities, and modern recruiting practices
Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, and Business Leaders to align TA strategies with business priorities
Act as a thought leader on future-of-work trends, skills-based hiring, and AI’s impact on the workforce

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant responsibility in Talent Acquisition
Proven track record leading enterprise recruiting functions in complex, growth-oriented organizations
Demonstrated success driving large-scale HR/talent acquisition transformation initiatives, including technology or AI adoption, preferably in a professional services environment
Experience working with HRIS, ATS, CRM platforms, and emerging AI-enabled tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401 (k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent acquisition strategyfull-cycle recruitmentmetrics-driven hiringworkforce analyticspredictive analyticsAI integrationdata privacybias mitigationgovernance frameworksHR transformation

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationinnovationcontinuous improvementdata-driven decision-makingteam developmentcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvinginspiration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree in Human ResourcesMaster's degree in Business Administration