Director Talent Acquisition

At Extra Space Storage, what matters to you, matters to us! Join a company that cares about you.  

It is an exciting time to be at Extra Space. We have been featured on multiple "Best Places to Work" awards, including Forbes and Glassdoor. We’re an S&P 500 company that hasn’t stopped growing since our founding in 1977. Today we are leading the self-storage industry in more ways than one, but in order to maintain this lead, we need exceptionally motivated, capable, and driven people like you. Self-storage is our product, helping people is our passion. Come grow with the largest self-storage company in the world and find out why so many of our employees recommend us as a great place to work. 

Job Summary

The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead the strategy and execution of enterprise-wide recruitment efforts, driving innovative and scalable hiring practices that attract top talent and support long-term growth. This role partners closely with business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals, enhance the employer brand, and create an exceptional candidate experience. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, technology integration, and team leadership, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of the company through smart, people-centered hiring.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Align the staffing and recruiting strategy with the business strategy, while developing effective working relationships with hiring managers and HR colleagues.

• Interface with local management and HR support to understand each geographic market, its regional strategy, and the needs relative to building winning teams, upgrading talent, and effectively building bench strength for identified key Corporate and Field positions.

• Lead a staff of professionals as they partner with hiring managers and operational managers to achieve the organization's recruitment goals.

• Develop a ‘preferred employer brand’ which links to the company’s overall branding and image.

• Be accountable for the entire recruitment process, leveraging related technologies, such as Job Boards, Social Media, Referral Programs, and implementing tools including: Cloud-based recruiting, SEO, and mobile device recruiting.

• Develop an effective University recruitment program for management development programs.

• Engage in streamlining and standardizing policies, procedures, tools, and metrics.

• Align the recruitment strategy and recruitment plans with the company’s key business drivers and implement best practices that will enhance the overall recruiting program.

• Coordinate with people analytics and compensation team members to conduct the job analysis process, including job descriptions and selection tools.

• Continually strive to infuse the best talent into the organization through quality workforce planning objectives.

• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of recruitment strategies with business needs.

• Utilize analytics and metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven improvements.

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process to enhance the employer brand.

• Stay updated on the latest recruitment technologies and integrate them to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Manage the recruitment budget effectively, ensuring cost-efficient hiring practices.

• Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance recruitment practices and outcomes.

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, minimizing risk to the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; graduate degree in management, human resources, or other applicable discipline preferred.

• Minimum of ten years related experience or training.

Competencies

• Demonstrate leadership and management of recruiting strategy, direct reports, and deliverables.

• Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.

• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft suite of tools and Workday

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Performs sedentary work in an office environment with limited lifting (less than 10 pounds) or walking required.

• Close visual acuity required to perform work at computer terminal.

• No exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

• Requires repetitive typing motion, talking, hearing, grasping and feeling. 

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and scope of work employees perform in this role. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. The company reserves the right to modify, revise, or update the job description to meet business needs.

We pride ourselves on hiring top talent and provide the following benefits and more: 

• Well defined career paths 

• Great work/life balance and hybrid work schedule 

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending (FSA) 

• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short- & Long-Term Disability 

• 401K with company match after 90 days of service 

• Holiday pay and paid time off 

• Extensive wellness program and various employee discount programs 

• Personal health advocate 

• On-site fitness center 

• Free soda, coffee, and snacks all day every day and much, much more!