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Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$102K - $141K/yr

Metrics, Analytics & Continuous Improvement * Data-Driven Insights: Establish a suite of TA ... Experience: 13+ years of progressive, full-lifecycle talent acquisition experience, including at ...

Analyze market and recruiting data to inform strategy, sourcing and evaluating talent effectively, and pivoting as needed to meet desired goals * Partner effectively with fellow recruiters to share ...

$80K - $90K/yr

Create and analyze monthly reports on key talent acquisition metrics * Conduct exit interviews, background checks, personal references * Advise and support department managers to develop s with ...

Conducts pre-interview strategy meeting with hiring managers and other interviewers to analyze ... talent in support of the company's Affirmative Action Plan and the hiring of minorities, women ...

Self-motivated and able to analyze and prioritize workload. * This is an in-person position with no ... Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority ...

You'll part of team of talent team for a fastgrowing, defensefocused government contractor ... analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format.

You'll part of team of talent team for a fast-growing, defense-focused government contractor ... analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format.

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How much do talent analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for talent analyst in Virginia is $39.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.77 and $41.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by talent analysts when interpreting workforce data, and how can they overcome them?

Talent Analysts often encounter challenges such as incomplete or inconsistent data, rapidly changing workforce needs, and integrating data from multiple HR systems. To overcome these, they must develop strong data validation and cleaning processes, stay updated on industry trends, and collaborate closely with HR, IT, and business leaders to ensure alignment on data definitions and goals. Building strong communication skills and regularly updating reporting tools can also help ensure that insights are both accurate and actionable.

What is a talent analyst?

Talent Analysts are professionals who specialize in evaluating and interpreting data related to workforce management, recruitment, employee performance, and talent development. They use data analysis tools and HR metrics to help organizations make informed decisions about hiring, retention, and employee development strategies. Their insights enable companies to optimize their workforce, identify skill gaps, and implement effective talent management practices. Talent Analysts often collaborate with HR departments and business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals.

What is the difference between Talent Analyst vs HR Analyst?

AspectTalent AnalystHR Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; often certifications in talent managementBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; HR certifications common
Work EnvironmentCorporate HR departments, recruitment firms, consultingHR departments, corporate offices, staffing agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and analyticsUsed in HR operations, employee relations, and compliance

While both roles analyze workforce data, a Talent Analyst focuses on talent acquisition, recruitment trends, and workforce planning, whereas an HR Analyst handles broader HR functions like employee data management and compliance. The roles often overlap but serve different strategic HR areas.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a talent analyst?

To thrive as a Talent Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, data interpretation abilities, and typically a degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems (ATS), and data visualization tools like Excel or Tableau is often required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help Talent Analysts stand out in providing actionable insights. These competencies are vital for making informed talent decisions, improving recruitment strategies, and supporting organizational growth.

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Infographic showing various Talent Analyst job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,783 per year, or $39.8 per hour.

Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition

McKesson

Richmond, VA • Hybrid

$102K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 209 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition

Location: Richmond, VA, USA - 9954 Mayland Drive

Hybrid - 2-3 times/week in the office

*Note - this is true hybrid position. Relocation is available. Working remote is not available.

We are seeking a versatile, highly collaborative, and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Leader during an exciting period of organizational transformation. As we stand up our independent HR function in preparation for our separation from McKesson, a Fortune 9 Company, this new role will serve as a critical leader and founding member of the Talent Organization.

Our TA leader will be responsible for building, managing, and scaling our global Talent Acquisition (TA) organization. Operating as both a macro-strategist and an executive recruiter, you will own the end-to-end strategy to attract, source, and hire talent across all levels of the enterprise.

To scale rapidly and efficiently, our delivery model leverages a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partner for mid-level, high-volume, and professional hires, while keeping Executive Recruitment directly in-house. In this role, you will lead the strategic selection and management of our RPO partner while personally serving as the in-house Executive Recruiter for senior-level hires (VP and C-Suite).

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise TA Strategy & Architecture

  • Strategy: Design, implement, and continuously improve a scalable, forward-thinking global Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with our business goals, culture, and growth objectives.

  • Employer Branding: Partner with internal teams and the RPO to help inform and promote an inspiring employer value proposition and talent brand for the organization prior to and after we go public.

  • Workforce Planning: Partner with business leaders and HR Business Partners to forecast hiring needs and proactively build pipelines.

  • Inclusion Integration: Embed diversity and inclusion principles into every stage of the talent acquisition lifecycle.

RPO Management & Operations

  • RPO Governance: Serve as the primary leader and account manager for our external RPO vendor(s). Establish SLAs, KPIs, performance scorecards, and governance frameworks to hold partners accountable.

  • Operational Excellence: Continuously audit and optimize recruiting workflows, interview processes, candidate experience touchpoints, and onboarding transitions across the RPO delivery team.

  • TA Technology Stack: Manage and optimize our talent technology suite in partnership with our technology and product teams.

Executive Recruiting (Hands-On Delivery)

  • Full-Lifecycle Executive Hiring: Directly lead the end-to-end recruitment process for key leadership and highly confidential roles across all corporate and business functions.

  • Executive Advisory: Partner directly hiring executives to understand role requirements and create clear and exciting job descriptions. Deliver a best-in-class executive candidate experience. Partner hiring leader, HRBPs and executive compensation to craft compelling compensation/offer packages.

  • Executive Network Building: Build and maintain an ongoing, active pipeline of executive talent through direct sourcing, industry networking, and strategic search firm partnerships.

Metrics, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

  • Data-Driven Insights: Establish a suite of TA analytics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, offer acceptance rate, vendor ROI) to inform business decisions and measure effectiveness.

  • Executive Reporting: Provide regular data dashboards and strategic recruitment updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors/HR Committee as required.

Team Leadership

  • Manage a small in-house team that could grow as the organization grows.

Core Competencies & Capabilities

  • Strategic Vision & Hands-On Execution: Ability to seamlessly flex between high-level organizational strategy and roll-up-your-sleeves execution

  • Executive Presence & Influence: Exceptional communication skills with a proven capability to build instant credibility, advise, and influence executives.

  • Vendor Management Mastery: Strong commercial acumen, contract negotiation skills, and vendor management rigor to ensure high ROI from RPO partners.

  • Results-Oriented & Action-Biased: A proven track record of driving projects to successful completion with a persistent, steadfast focus on achieving long-term objectives despite obstacles

  • Resourceful Problem Solver: Naturally curious and eager to explore new ideas, challenge the status quo, and thrive within ambiguous environments.

  • Agility & Change Leadership: High comfort with ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and leading teams through change during corporate evolution.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: BS/BA

  • Experience: 13+ years of progressive, full-lifecycle talent acquisition experience, including at least 5+ years in a senior leadership/director-level role.

  • Proven Executive Recruiting: Track record of personally managing and closing senior executive (VP and C-Suite) searches.

  • Vendor & RPO Expertise: Demonstrated experience selecting, implementing, managing, and scaling an RPO vendor model within a mid-to-large organization.

About MMS

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets - often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care - include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly, and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products - from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

Position level - M5

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$154,500 - $257,500

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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