Talent Acquisition

Talent acquisition is the strategic, long-term process of identifying, attracting, and hiring the talent an organization needs to achieve its business objectives. It encompasses workforce planning, employer branding, sourcing, recruiting, candidate experience, and onboarding. Recruiting is the operational subset focused on filling specific open roles. Talent acquisition functions in mid-size and large employers usually include both strategic and operational work, with dedicated teams for executive search, university recruiting, and DEI sourcing.