Head of Talent Acquisition Enablement

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Position Summary

The head of Talent Acquisition (TA) Enablement serves as the strategic architect and operator of enterprise-wide Talent Acquisition delivery. This role is accountable for enabling a best-in-class hiring experience by designing, governing, and continuously optimizing the end-to-end TA ecosystem—spanning process architecture, AI enablement, operational governance and capability delivery.

As a critical enabler of Talent Acquisition’s strategic impact, this leader ensures that the function is powered by scalable, AI-driven solutions, streamlined operations, and disciplined execution. The role partners closely across HR, Digital/Technology (DDAT), and business stakeholders to translate TA strategy into measurable outcomes—enhancing speed, quality, and colleague experience while reducing cost and complexity.

TA Enablement Strategy & AI-Driven Process Architecture

• Serve as the enterprise leader for TA enablement strategy, defining how Talent Acquisition delivers value through integrated, end-to-end processes versus siloed execution

• Translate TA strategy and transformation priorities into scalable operating models, AI-enabled workflows, and delivery roadmaps

• Lead the design of future-state TA processes, embedding AI, automation, and agentic workflows to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and experience

• Act as the primary advisor on TA operating model decisions, including build vs. buy Automation and outsourcing strategies

• Establish standardized, enterprise-wide TA processes while balancing necessary business or market-specific variation

• Own and optimize the TA technology and process ecosystem (e.g., Workday, Phenom), ensuring alignment across policy, process, and platforms

• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Build and lead the Talent Acquisition continuous improvement (CI) strategy, prioritizing initiatives based on business value, risk, and experience impact

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and design-thinking methodologies to reduce cycle time, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve hiring outcomes

• Embed a culture of operational discipline and continuous improvement across TA, HR, and Solutions Delivery teams

• Develop internal capability within TA and HR leaders to apply structured problem-solving and process optimization approaches

TA Work Transition & Transformation Enablement

• Lead end-to-end execution of TA transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless transition of work, capabilities, and technologies

• Establish and govern transition playbooks covering process documentation, knowledge transfer, training, and go-live readiness

• Ensure new capabilities are integrated without disrupting service quality, SLAs, or stakeholder experience

• Provide transparent reporting to HR leadership on transformation progress, risks, and stabilization outcomes

Demand Management & Intake Governance

• Own the enterprise intake model for all Talent Acquisition work, including strategic initiatives, business requests, policy changes, and regulatory requirements

• Implement governance frameworks to prioritize, sequence, and resource work aligned to enterprise strategy and operational capacity

• Partner with HR Strategy, Corporate Strategy, and business transformation teams to ensure alignment between demand and delivery

• Drive data-informed decision-making that balances urgency, capacity, and experience impact

Vendor, Outsourcing & Talent Marketing Enablement

• Oversee TA vendor strategy and outsourcing governance, ensuring optimal service delivery, cost efficiency, and performance outcomes

• Lead evaluation and integration of external partners and solutions to enhance TA capability and scalability

• Ensure Talent Marketing capabilities are effectively enabled and integrated within the broader TA delivery model

Knowledge Management & AI Enablement

• Own the TA knowledge management strategy, ensuring accurate, accessible, and high-quality content for recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners

• Establish governance for content lifecycle, taxonomy, and quality standards

• Enable AI-powered knowledge ecosystems (e.g., chatbots, digital assistants) through structured, high-quality data

• Track and improve knowledge effectiveness via adoption, accuracy, and experience metrics

Impact & Success Measures

• Improved speed and quality of hiring outcomes

• Increased adoption and effectiveness of AI-enabled TA processes

• Reduced operational costs through automation and optimization

• Enhanced recruiter, hiring manager, and candidate experience

• Strong alignment between TA strategy, operations, and business priorities

Location

• Hartford, CT or Woonsocket, RI

• Open to remote: East Coast (preferred) with the willingness and ability to be in the Hartford, CT/Woonsocket, RI offices based on needs of the business

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, or enterprise enablement roles

• Proven ability to lead large-scale HR/TA transformation in complex, matrixed environments

• Deep expertise in process design, operational excellence, and governance at scale

• Experience managing vendor ecosystems, outsourcing strategies, and enterprise technology platforms

• Strong capability in driving AI/automation adoption within HR or TA environments

Preferred Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement expertise preferred
Education

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 

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Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

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