Head of Talent Acquisition

Apollo.io • San Francisco, CA

33d • $292,000 - $365,000

About The Position

Apollo.io is seeking an experienced Head of Talent Acquisition to build and scale a high-performing global recruiting organization. This leadership role will support the company’s growth across all business units, introduce AI-powered recruiting strategies, and serve as a trusted partner to the executive team. The ideal candidate brings deep talent acquisition expertise and enthusiasm for innovation and automation. San Francisco Bay Area candidates are strongly preferred because of their proximity to the executive team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of recruiting experience, ideally including experience at a high-growth startup.
• Proven experience scaling Talent Acquisition functions at late-stage startups or unicorn-stage companies.
• Deep familiarity with AI-powered recruiting tools and a track record of using technology to improve recruiting outcomes.
• Experience managing global recruiting teams and hiring for technical, go-to-market, and G&A roles.
• Strong operational mindset, with expertise in recruiting metrics, process design, and systems implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinking, a bias for action, and a hands-on approach to execution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with product-led growth (PLG) and SMB go-to-market environments.
• Experience at a high-growth startup.
• San Francisco Bay Area location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Talent Acquisition function to support growth across R&D, go-to-market, and G&A.
• Design and execute a global recruiting strategy that uses AI and automation to improve efficiency, quality, and candidate experience.
• Build and mentor a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Partner with the executive team and senior leaders to forecast hiring needs and align recruiting priorities with business objectives.
• Establish and track recruiting metrics to measure performance, optimize processes, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with Marketing and People teams to strengthen Apollo’s employer brand and attract top-tier candidates.
• Implement scalable recruiting operations, tools, and systems to support a seamless and efficient hiring process.

Benefits

• Equity
• Company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• At least 10 paid holidays per year
• Flexible PTO
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits
• Global travel coverage
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed