Talent Acquisition Lead

LeanData • Santa Clara, CA

3d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

LeanData is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition who is a builder and operator, energized by innovating recruiting processes. This role involves owning key searches while leading the Talent Acquisition (TA) function. The ideal candidate will view recruiting as a system and implement smarter, more innovative approaches. Responsibilities include partnering with senior leaders to understand hiring needs, refining hiring processes, and building a scalable TA function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems through improved processes and technology, rather than just increased activity.

Requirements

• 6+ years in talent acquisition with deep full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Proven track record of building and running a data-driven recruiting strategy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to be a strategic partner to senior leaders.
• Systems thinking approach, curiosity about new technology, and eagerness to test, learn, and improve recruiting processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience scaling a TA function in a high-growth B2B SaaS or tech company.
• A mix of agency and in-house recruiting experience.
• Experience managing a recruiting budget and vendor relationships.
• Hands-on experience with both technical and Go-To-Market (GTM) recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership and finance to forecast hiring needs, manage headcount plans, and design a scalable recruiting capacity model.
• Use data and market insight to guide decisions and refine hiring processes.
• Help shape the employer brand to attract a strong, diverse pool of talent.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing recruiting team, setting clear goals and providing regular coaching and feedback.
• Create an inclusive environment for recruiters to perform and grow their careers.
• Own and manage the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle, ensuring a smooth experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Act as a player-coach, personally handling critical searches while improving the team's execution.
• Rethink and modernize the recruiting tech stack, including the ATS, and experiment with new tools and approaches like AI.
• Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience, and use them for continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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