Vice President, Talent Acquisition

Acxiom is seeking a strategic, data-driven, and innovative Vice President of Talent Acquisition to lead the organization’s global talent acquisition function. This executive leader will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive recruiting strategy that attracts top-tier talent across all business functions while aligning with Acxiom’s long-term growth objectives. The VP of Talent Acquisition will oversee full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, employer branding, career site optimization, recruiting operations, vendor partnerships, budget management, and talent analytics. This role requires a proven leader who has successfully led high-performing Talent Acquisition teams, managed enterprise recruiting budgets, and built scalable hiring strategies in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Core Competencies · Executive Leadership · Strategic Workforce Planning · Budget Management · Employer Branding · Recruiting Operations · Talent Analytics & Metrics · Change Management · Team Development · Stakeholder Collaboration · Diversity, Equity & Inclusion What You Will Do: Strategic Talent Leadership · Develop and execute Acxiom’s enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy to support business growth, workforce transformation, and competitive talent positioning to include full time, contingent, intern/early career & global. · Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing Talent Acquisition team. · Partner with executive leadership, HR, Finance, Compensation and business stakeholders to align hiring initiatives with organizational goals. · Drive workforce planning strategies, including succession planning, headcount forecasting, and talent pipeline development. Recruiting Operations & Process Excellence · Oversee full lifecycle recruiting across corporate, technical, sales, leadership, contingent, intern/early career & some global and niche functions. · Optimize ATS, CRM, and recruiting technologies to improve operational efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes. · Manage and enhance Acxiom’s career site strategy to maximize candidate engagement, conversion, and brand presence. · Build scalable recruiting processes that ensure consistency, diversity, compliance, and operational excellence. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience · Lead employer branding initiatives to strengthen Acxiom’s market presence as an employer of choice. · Partner with marketing and communications teams to elevate EVP (Employee Value Proposition) across digital channels, social media, and recruitment campaigns. · Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the hiring journey. Budget & Vendor Management · Own and manage the Talent Acquisition budget, including agency spend, job boards, sourcing tools, technology platforms, employer branding investments, and recruiting events. · Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate contracts to maximize ROI and operational effectiveness. · Ensure cost-effective recruiting strategies while maintaining quality of hire. Metrics, Analytics & Reporting · Lead with data by establishing and monitoring KPIs such as: o Time-to-fill o Quality of hire o Cost-per-hire o Source effectiveness o Diversity hiring metrics o Candidate conversion rates o Recruiter productivity · Present executive-level dashboards and insights to senior leadership. · Continuously refine strategies based on talent market trends and performance analytics. What You Will Have: · Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). · 12+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition leadership experience, including significant enterprise-level recruiting strategy development. · Proven experience leading Talent Acquisition teams at scale. · Demonstrated success managing recruiting budgets, workforce planning initiatives, employer branding, and career site strategies. · Strong expertise in talent acquisition metrics, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. · Experience with ATS/CRM systems (Workday Preferred), recruitment marketing technologies, and sourcing tools. · Exceptional executive presence, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills. · Deep understanding of labor market trends, DEI hiring strategies, and modern recruiting practices. Preferred Qualifications · Experience within technology, data, marketing, or digital transformation industries. · Background leading TA transformation initiatives during periods of growth or organizational change. · Experience supporting global or multi-regional hiring strategies. Why Join Acxiom? At Acxiom, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of talent for a global leader in data-driven marketing and technology solutions. This role offers the ability to influence enterprise growth, modernize talent strategies, and create meaningful impact through innovative people leadership. Primary Location City/State: Homebased - Conway, Arkansas Additional Locations (if applicable): Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status. Attention California Applicants: Please see our CCPA/CPRA Privacy Act notice here. Attention Colorado, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington Applicants: This position is not located in the aforementioned locations but applications for remote work may be considered. For information about this role under state or local equal pay or pay transparency laws, please contact [email protected]. Apply To This Job