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Senior Director, Talent Acquisition Strategy…
- Marriott (Bethesda, MD)
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Additional Information
**Job Number** 25160756
**Job Category** Human Resources
**Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20International%20HQ%2C%207750%20Wisconsin%20Avenue%2C%20Bethesda%2C%20Maryland%2C%20United%20States%2C%2020814)
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** Y
**Position Type** Management
**Pay Range:** $141,600-$247,000
**Bonus Eligible:** Y
**Stock Package:** Y
**Expiration Date:** 10/10/2025
Position Overview
At Marriott, Talent Acquisition is a cornerstone of our global business strategy—driving innovation, enabling growth, and ensuring we attract and retain top talent in an increasingly complex and digital world. The Senior Director, Talent Acquisition Strategy & Process Innovation will lead the global function responsible for shaping the future of talent acquisition across the enterprise. This role is a key architect of transformation, charged with designing and operationalizing scalable, tech-enabled, and human-centered strategies that elevate the candidate experience and deliver measurable business impact.
This is a high-visibility leadership role that partners closely with senior stakeholders across HR, Technology, and the business to drive enterprise-wide change and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise TA Strategy & Innovation Leadership
Partner with VP, TA Experience, to lead the development and execution of global talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce planning, business priorities, and future-of-work trends.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior HR and business leaders on emerging TA practices, market dynamics, and innovation opportunities.
Drive enterprise-wide process and experience innovation, enabling global centers of excellence and scalable delivery models.
Process Architecture & Operational Excellence
Manage the design and optimization of end-to-end TA processes, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with global standards.
Establish governance frameworks and change management strategies to support adoption of new processes and tools across regions.
Champion simplification, automation, and continuous improvement across all TA workflows.
Technology Strategy & Ecosystem Leadership
In partnership with VP TA Experience and the HR Technology team, develop the strategic roadmap for Marriott’s global TA technology ecosystem, including ATS, CRM, AI-enabled tools, and emerging platforms.
Partner with HRIS, IT, and external vendors to evaluate, select, and implement technologies that enhance recruiter, hiring manager, and candidate experiences.
Ensure technology decisions are informed by data, user feedback, and business outcomes.
Experience Design & Measurement
Lead experience design initiatives using journey mapping, user research, and data analytics to uncover friction points and opportunities.
Define and monitor KPIs to measure impact, drive accountability, and inform continuous improvement.
Embed human-centered design principles into all TA transformation efforts.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Global Governance
Lead cross-functional and cross-regional working groups to align strategy, prioritize initiatives, and ensure integrated delivery.
Drive global TA transformation initiatives including stakeholder engagement, communications, and change management.
Maintain and evolve the global TA innovation roadmap in partnership with TA leadership and regional leads.
What This Role Is Not
Not a Recruiting Operations Role: Does not manage day-to-day hiring or candidate pipelines.
Not a System Administrator Role: Technical configuration and support are managed by HRIS and IT.
Not a Regional Execution Role: Provides strategic direction; execution is led by regional TA teams.
Not Limited to One Tool or Platform: Oversees the full TA tech stack and experience journey.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Organizational Design, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, HR strategy, or business transformation, with global scope.
Proven success leading large-scale transformation initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
Deep understanding of the talent acquisition lifecycle, systems (ATS/CRM/AI tools), and digital hiring trends.
Experience in management consulting or enterprise strategy roles highly preferred.
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities.
Passion for innovation, collaboration, and driving meaningful change.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
The application deadline for this position is 3 days after the date of this posting, October 6, 2025.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
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