**Job Description:** Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide. ITW’s differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance. ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution. Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) employs ~46,000 people with operations in 51 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, cafeteria, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the facility, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more. We are just a block away from the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and other activities. More details on our benefits can be found on our website at https://www.itw.com/careers/benefits-compensation/ As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a strategic and results-oriented **Director of Talent Attraction and Programs** to lead and drive the development of our talent initiatives, ensuring that we continue to attract, develop, and retain top talent across our global operations. Key focus areas include: Talent attraction tools and resources to best support our business HR, partnerships and programs for intern hiring, process optimization and evaluating current resources and tools. This role will be a partner to the Director, D&I and Manager, Talent Communications to drive ITW’s talent initiatives to hire the best talent, model inclusive leadership, and be recognized as an employer of choice. **Primary Responsibilities:** **Strategic Leadership:** + Strategically review, evaluate and deploy the best ‘80’ tools, frameworks and enterprise systems to support our field HR’s talent attraction strategies. + Understand global implications as we expand internal and external visibility to job opportunities and what additional offerings are needed. + Lead our U.S. internship program strategy to attract, recruit, and retain top-tier, early-in-career talent as a rich source to our long-term leadership pipeline. + Stay up-to-date on talent acquisition trends and requirements, globally, especially with the use of AI. **Talent Acquisition Process Optimization & Technology:** + Partner with HRIS team to leverage new applicant tracking system and CRM to meet our talent acquisition needs. Continue to evaluate the short-term and long-term technology road map. + Implement and refine talent acquisition processes to ensure efficiency for HR partners in the field and increase capabilities to select the best talent, and promote a positive candidate experience. Increase end user adoption of key technology capabilities. **Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:** + Partner with Talent Communications to elevate ITW’s employer brand globally, positioning the company as an employer of choice across all markets. + Collaborate with Talent Communications to enhance employer brand presence on key social media platforms, at recruitment events and through our company website and career site. **Metrics and Reporting:** + Define, track, and report key talent acquisition metrics to HR and talent leadership, providing actionable insights on recruitment performance and make recommendations for areas for improvement. + Analyze hiring trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of the talent acquisition function and/or HR professional capabilities. **U.S. Internship Program Management:** + Enhance program tools, resources and key deliverables to yield targeted outcomes. + Collect regular feedback and conduct post-program evaluation to continuously improve the program. + Analyze program data and keep up to date on student and generational trends to provide insights and recommendations for improving future internship cycles. **Job Requirements:** + Bachelor’s Degree or relevant HR experience required. + 9+ years of experience in HR Generalist/HR leadership positions. + Experience in talent acquisition process, technology and partnerships. + Experience in talent planning and talent management, including talent selection processes + Cross-cultural experience; able to influence in multiple countries/regions. **Skills & Competencies:** + Strong strategic thinking with a focus on execution and results. + Expertise in talent acquisition technology, especially applicant tracking systems (ATS). + Deep knowledge of global recruitment trends, diversity and inclusion practices, and candidate sourcing strategies. + Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Exceptional leadership skills, with a focus on team development and cross-functional collaboration. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders. + Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure performance. **Compensation Information:** The compensation package for the role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $145K - $185K annually. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan. ITW considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, geographic location, key skills, as well as market and business considerations In addition to a competitive salary, ITW employees in the U.S. are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance programs. We also provide a 401k plan with both a company match and additional employer contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter benefits, Adoption Assistance, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, vacation, sick time, and 11 Paid Holidays. _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._