Director, Talent Acquisition

Visa

Visa Director leading Corporate Functions talent acquisition for a global payments technology company. Building recruiting strategy, operational excellence, and diverse early-career talent pipelines.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeAtlanta • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,100 - $271,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Talent Acquisition processes, strategic workforce planning, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, implement data-driven decision-making, and build strong stakeholder relationships in a complex organizational environment.

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Talent Acquisition ExpertiseData Analytics ExperienceProject Management SkillsTeam LeadershipProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionData AnalyticsProject ManagementProcess DesignRecruiting StrategyOperational ExcellencePerformance MetricsWorkforce PlanningChange ManagementCoaching and Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingRelationship BuildingConsulting SkillsAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Governance ComplianceRemote Work EnvironmentCorporate FunctionsTalent EngagementGlobal Talent Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high-performing team of recruiters supporting Visa's Corporate Functions
Develop, implement, and lead strategic, impactful, and scalable talent acquisition processes
Serve as a trusted business advisor and primary contact for Corporate Functions clients
Define and lead pipeline management and recruiting process improvement strategy
Ensure recruiting activities are efficient and effective, with consistent reporting and pipeline health monitoring
Assess recruiting processes and implement operational improvements and performance metrics
Evaluate team capacity and adjust based on Workforce Planning needs
Ensure compliance with governance and legal requirements
Conduct performance and talent reviews
Set strategy for recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members
Lead and prioritize recruiting and Global Talent Acquisition initiatives
Partner with Sourcing, Coordinating, Onboarding, DE&I, Compensation, and Talent Partner teams
Activate early-career talent engagement and acquisition strategy
Participate in special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or at least 8 years with an Advanced Degree, or at least 3 years with a PhD
Preferred: 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 8–10 years with an Advanced Degree, or 6+ years with a PhD
Prior experience leading multiple TA Managers and teams within a remote and/or hybrid work environment
Highly advanced reporting and data analytics experience
Talent Acquisition subject matter expertise and thought leadership on emerging trends
Strong project management, process design and execution, analytical, and data-based decision-making skills
Proven track record of hiring, coaching, and developing teams
Experience creating and implementing standards for operational excellence and implementing change within a recruiting function
Experience evaluating Workforce Planning objectives, identifying process improvements, and consulting with stakeholders
Ability to navigate ambiguity in a matrixed organization and build stakeholder relationships, especially with senior leaders
Strategic thinker, trusted business advisor, and global mindset
Solid and persuasive verbal, written, and consulting communication skills
Travel 5–10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential bonus and equity
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program