VP, Talent Acquisition and Executive Search

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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

This position will be located at our corporate office in either Akron, OH or Dallas, TX.

We believe in the value of in-person collaboration and innovation; therefore, this role is not eligible for remote work.

The Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Executive Search is responsible for designing, leading, and optimizing the organization’s talent acquisition strategy and ensuring a best in class recruiting and onboarding experience for all new hires. This role is a key member of Signet’s HR Leadership Team and partners closely with executive leadership, and business unit leaders to attract, build, engage, and retain top talent while adding to our strong organizational culture. A strategic asset of Signet’s success, this leader will be responsible for recruiting senior leadership roles across the company through talent mapping, networking and strategic pipelining. Involved in succession planning and strategic business planning to ready Signet’s workforce for continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the organization’s business objectives and growth plans.

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of recruiters and onboarding specialists; promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Employment Branding: Build and enhance the Signet employment brand to position the company as an employer of choice; oversee recruitment marketing initiatives and partnerships.

• Executive Recruiting: Responsible for recruiting senior leadership roles across the company, lessening reliance on search firms through talent mapping, networking and strategic pipelining.

• Recruitment Operations: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiation; ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Leverage AI and best-in-class tools/processes to improve quality and speed of searches.

• Inclusion: Champion initiatives in recruitment and onboarding; implement strategies to attract and support an inclusive workforce.

• Onboarding Excellence: Partner with L&OD, HRIS and HRBP leaders to design and continuously improve onboarding processes to accelerate new hire productivity, engagement, and retention.

• Metrics & Analytics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure recruitment effectiveness and onboarding success; report on progress and implement data-driven improvements.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR, business leaders, and external vendors to meet evolving talent needs and deliver a seamless candidate and new hire experience.

• Budget Management: Manage department budgets and resources effectively to maximize ROI and support organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience leading enterprise-level talent acquisition strategies, including 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity.

• Proven ability to design and execute data-informed talent strategies that align with business goals and drive organizational growth.

• Deep expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, and strategic talent forecasting to proactively anticipate business needs.

• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing TA teams, driving scalable recruitment operations across complex, matrixed organizations.

• Expertise in executive search, employer branding, and cultivating pipelines of diverse, high-impact talent across all levels.

• Strong command of recruiting technologies, HRIS and Workday platforms, analytics dashboards, and onboarding systems; adept at implementing digital transformation in TA functions.

• Experience managing budgets, optimizing vendor partnerships, and negotiating enterprise contracts (LinkedIn, Indeed, agencies, etc.).

• Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels, build trusted partnerships, and communicate with clarity and vision.

• Passion for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through innovative sourcing, selection, and engagement strategies.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Vision

• Change Management

• Influence & Negotiation

• Project Management

• Results Oriented

• Continuous Improvement

• Empathy & Cultural Sensitivity

Reporting Structure

The VP of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding reports directly to the Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, executive position based in Signet’s Corporate Office in either Akron, OH, or Dallas, TX, with minimal travel to other offices and external events as required.