Lead Technical Talent Acquisition Partner
About The Position
At the intersection of bleeding edge technical recruitment and executive strategy, you will be the driving force behind how we scale our most critical teams. As a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, you aren’t just filling seats; you are a talent consultant and a cultural architect. You will lead the charge in identifying top-tier technical talent and executive leadership, ensuring that every hire elevates our collective bar for excellence. Working closely with our CTO and Senior Engineering leaders, you will act as a talent scout and a strategic advisor, coaching hiring managers on best practices while navigating the complexities of a competitive global market. Whether you’re architecting a new sourcing strategy or closing a high-stakes executive candidate, you’ll have the autonomy to make a massive impact on our trajectory.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a significant focus on technical environments (Software Engineering, Product, Data Science, AI).
- Proven track record in leadership or executive-level hiring, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and high-stakes negotiations.
- Deep Technical Fluency: You understand the difference between a backend engineer and a systems architect, and you can speak the language of the candidates you’re sourcing.
- Data-Driven Mindset: You use metrics (like pass-through rates and source of hire) to tell a story and influence hiring decisions.
- Owner Mentality: You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building processes from scratch in a fast-evolving landscape.
- Empathy-First Approach: You prioritize the candidate experience above all else, ensuring every person walks away with a positive impression of the brand.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience at a fast paced startup
- Experience using modern ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) and advanced sourcing tools beyond LinkedIn Recruiter (Findem, Gem, Juicebox, Seekout, etc)
- A background in "Talent Intelligence"—using market mapping to help leadership decide where to open new hubs or offices
- Experience operating within a Globally distributed team
Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Ownership: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for senior technical roles and strategic leadership positions, from initial approval to offer.
- Strategic Sourcing: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive talent through creative sourcing, networking, and leveraging data-driven insights.
- Stakeholder Coaching: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market intelligence, refining job profiles, and coaching them on inclusive interviewing techniques.
- Negotiation & Closing: Lead complex offer negotiations, including base, bonus, and equity structures, ensuring a high conversion rate and a world-class candidate experience.
- Process Evolution: Identify bottlenecks in our hiring funnel and implement scalable solutions to improve speed-to-hire without compromising on quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
