Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

We. Communications•Seattle, WA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead a small, high-performing team. This position is responsible for driving end-to-end recruiting strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing talent pipelines. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in workforce planning, contingent workforce management, and executive search. They are also equally comfortable influencing senior leadership while performing hands-on recruiting tasks, and bring a passion for building scalable, inclusive, and data-driven talent acquisition frameworks.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including contingent workforce and executive recruiting.
2+ years of experience managing a recruiting team.
Proven success in building scalable recruiting strategies and talent pipelines.
Experienced in guiding teams and driving organizational transformation.
Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a global or matrixed organization.
Executive search firm experience or in-house executive recruiting background.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with SVP of Global HR, design Talent Acquisition strategies for North America that align with organizational objectives.
Oversee initiatives that build and maintain a strong employer brand to attract top talent.
Lead, coach, and develop a small team of recruiters and coordinators.
Set clear performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Partner with sector leadership, Finance, and HR Business Partners to forecast staffing needs and align sourcing strategies.
Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for contingent labor across key business functions.
Promote the shift to flexible staffing models, including contractors and defined-term employees, while ensuring smooth integrations across teams and processes.
Partner with senior stakeholders to define role requirements and deliver high-caliber talent.
Own and execute executive-level searches across critical leadership roles.
Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with service-level agreements.
Manage relationships with external staffing agencies and executive search firms.
Manage ATS and talent sourcing platforms. This includes ensuring that the ATS is optimized to support efficient recruiting workflows, maintaining data accuracy, enabling robust tracking of candidate progression, and improving the overall candidate experience through technology-driven solutions.
Leverage data and analytics to track efficiencies, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
Possess a practical understanding of AI that helps us select, use, and keep enhancing AI-powered recruiting tools.
Implement best practices in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
Support with home office equipment
Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
Learning and Development Programs for our employees