This article argues that Talent Acquisition (TA) and Human Resources (HR) departments should be completely separated from one another, since their differing roles and functions can sometimes lead to misaligned goals and strained relationships. It points out that TA departments are focused more on making sure that their organization is stocked with the talent they need, whereas HR is more closely aligned with business decisions and strategy. Further, it explains that TA should have more control over things like budgeting, recruitment strategies, and employer branding. Finally, it suggests that companies are much better off with separate, distinct departments for TA and HR rather than lumping them together, and outlines the operational and strategic benefits they could reap from doing so.
