Location Lead - Oneforma Talent

Centific•Redmond, WA

65d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Location Lead - Oneforma Talent to join our OneForma team within Centific and scale our workforce capabilities for the Gen AI/LLM era. This individual will be responsible for driving crowd hiring programs, vendor partnerships, and market-driven workforce solutions with a focus on the US markets. The role demands a blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and stakeholder management to meet aggressive hiring timelines for global crowd & domain intensive projects. This is a high-visibility role with direct reporting to senior leadership and an opportunity to make a measurable impact on Centific's OneForma platform.

Requirements

10-12 years of experience in global talent acquisition, crowd workforce management, or vendor programs.
Proven background in AI-Data, Gen AI, or LLM-based companies with exposure to large-scale gig/crowd hiring.
Demonstrated success in rate research, pricing models, and RFP support.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence to engage executive stakeholders and clients.
Experience leading teams but equally comfortable as a hands-on operator.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, deadline-driven environments.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to US, EU, and APAC hiring landscapes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruitment for large-scale AI, Data, and LLM projects with global coverage.
Manage a team of recruiters and coordinators while also being able to operate independently in high-pressure timelines.
Scale sourcing channels (universities, professional networks, communities, partners, freelancers).
Stay ahead of talent trends, rate benchmarks, and geographic compensation models for Gen AI and crowd projects.
Research, build, and validate rate cards across countries for various talent types.
Contribute to pricing strategies, bid responses, and RFPs in collaboration with leadership.
Act as a confident point of contact for internal leaders, external vendors, and customers.
Present hiring strategies, timelines, and solutions persuasively to diverse audiences.
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Community, and Vendor teams to align talent delivery.
Manage aggressive ramp-up plans (e.g., 48-hour sourcing, 6-week build-outs) for crowd initiatives.
Ensure seamless execution across multiple time zones, with primary coverage aligned to US PST.
Establish and track KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility.