Principal Talent Acquisition Partner
About The Position
Unqork empowers enterprises to accelerate growth by rapidly building, testing, and running applications that are designed to be AI-native. Trusted by the world’s largest organizations in highly regulated industries, these applications become more secure over time while significantly reducing technical debt—allowing businesses to focus on innovation rather than maintenance. Unqork’s customers include Goldman Sachs, Marsh, BlackRock, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. At Unqork, we value inclusive and innovative thinkers who boldly challenge the status quo. We encourage you to apply! Hybrid Position: 1-2 days per week in our Union Square, NYC office is required
Requirements
- 10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong focus on technical, AI, and product hiring; high-growth or startup environment experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success building and executing technical talent strategies, driving targeted sourcing, and attracting high-caliber talent.
- Proven ability to manage complex req loads and TA projects, prioritize effectively, and keep processes moving efficiently.
- Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to partner closely with leaders.
- Strong command of technical and AI sourcing methods — GitHub, Stack Overflow, ML/AI communities, technical events, referrals, and Boolean/X-Ray search.
- Comfort working with recruiting metrics and using data to improve pipeline health, hiring speed, and overall process performance.
- Proficiency with ATS systems (Greenhouse preferred) and familiarity with technical and AI assessment tools.
- Highly organized, proactive, creative, and adaptable — able to navigate ambiguity and solve problems quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Report to our Director, Talent Acquisition.
- Own the full technical hiring lifecycle, partnering with engineering, product, and AI leaders to define role requirements, shape hiring plans, build long-term talent strategies, and close top technical talent.
- Lead sourcing and talent attraction efforts by developing targeted, data-driven sourcing strategies; engaging passive engineering, ML, and AI talent; and activating technical communities, niche platforms, and advanced search techniques.
- Drive strong requisition and project management, ensuring clear timelines, organized pipelines, tight process execution, and consistent communication with hiring teams and candidates.
- Ensure an exceptional candidate experience through clear communication, structured processes, and timely feedback at every stage.
- Use and maintain our ATS (Greenhouse) for accurate data, pipeline tracking, reporting, and interview scheduling for assigned reqs.
- Provide market insights on technical and AI talent trends, compensation, competitive activity, and sourcing effectiveness to help guide hiring strategy and influence decisions.
- Own and elevate TA-wide initiatives including employer branding, recruitment marketing, process improvements, internship program, etc.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen interview processes, improve alignment, and create a consistent, scalable hiring experience.
- Lead the onboarding experience for new hires, coordinating pre-start logistics and delivering a high-quality new hire orientation.
Benefits
- Work from home with a remote-first community
- Unlimited PTO (and the encouragement to use it)
- Student loan payback program
- 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision options available to you and your dependents
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Monthly stipend toward your WFH setup, vacation, development and more
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) with contribution match
- Subsidized ClassPass Membership
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
