Where the Head of Talent Sits on the Org Chart
Reports to
- CHRO
- VP HR
- VP People
Direct reports
- Senior Recruiters
- Sourcing Team Lead
- Recruitment Coordinators
- Employer Brand Manager
- Recruitment Operations
How the Head of Talent Uses Org Charts
The Head of Talent Acquisitiondoesn't just appear on the org chart — they actively use it as a management and communication tool. Here are the most common scenarios.
Requisition planning — showing the current org chart alongside approved but unfilled roles to prioritise hiring
Recruiter alignment — mapping which recruiters own which departments or hiring managers
Executive search briefing — sharing the org chart with search firms to show where a new hire will sit and who they report to
Hiring funnel analysis — tracking how many candidates are in process for each open position on the chart
What Recruiters Should Know About Head of Talent Org Charts
When presenting an org chart to a Head of Talent or mapping the Head of Talent's function, keep in mind that this role cares about different things than other C-suite positions. The Head of Talent wants to see their multiple reporting lines clearly distinguished, a clear view of their 5 direct reports, and how their function connects to adjacent teams.
An org chart that buries the Head of Talent's direct reports three levels deep, or that doesn't distinguish between solid-line and dotted-line relationships, will not land well in a boardroom presentation. Use OrgBrief to generate a clean, role-focused view that highlights the Head of Talent's span of control.
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