Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Baselayer•New York, NY

11d•$130,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to build and own Baselayer’s hiring engine end-to-end. This is a high-impact, recruiting-first role. Your primary responsibility is to design, execute, and scale our talent acquisition function across technical and non-technical roles. You will partner closely with leadership to define hiring strategy, attract top-tier talent, and consistently close high-quality candidates. While you may support light people operations or office-related needs, success in this role is measured by hiring outcomes, speed, and talent quality. You will have meaningful ownership over how Baselayer identifies, engages, and hires exceptional talent as we scale.

Requirements

4 to 7 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition
Proven track record of successfully hiring across multiple functions (technical and/or GTM)
Strong sourcing capabilities and ability to attract passive candidates
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring managers
Data-driven approach to managing pipelines and improving hiring outcomes
Excellent communication, organization, and execution skills
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
NYC-based and able to work in-office 3 days per week

Nice To Haves

Strong recruiting instincts and ability to assess talent quickly and accurately
High ownership mindset—you treat hiring as a business-critical function
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically
Experience building or scaling recruiting processes and infrastructure
Comfort influencing hiring decisions and pushing for high standards

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting across technical and non-technical roles, from intake to close
Partner with hiring managers and leadership to define role scope, success profiles, and hiring strategy
Proactively source and engage high-quality candidates across multiple channels
Run structured, high-signal interview processes and drive efficient decision-making
Manage and optimize pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-fill
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touch through onboarding
Own and implement recruiting infrastructure (e.g., Greenhouse) and improve hiring workflows
Build repeatable, scalable recruiting processes as the company grows
Develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and high-priority roles
Advise leadership on market trends, compensation, and talent availability
Identify bottlenecks in the hiring process and implement improvements
Help define and evolve Baselayer’s employer brand
Support onboarding and employee lifecycle processes as needed
Serve as a light point of contact for employee questions
Assist with maintaining a functional and organized NYC office environment
Coordinate occasional in-office logistics or team events