Senior Techical Recruiter

Drata•San Francisco, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Drata, we help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects. We’re the proof layer that shows great companies deserve the trust they aim to build. We live our values every day: Built on Trust, Act with Integrity, Being Customer-Obsessed, Competitive Fire, Diversity, and Automation First. Our culture emphasizes being a Driver (Owner‑Operator Mentality), moving at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity), and staying Mission-Driven (Customer‑Obsessed). We combine this high-velocity culture with a thoughtful hybrid model, requiring in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday for collaboration, while Mondays and Fridays offer flexibility for focused work and autonomy. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist role is responsible for sourcing, vetting, and hiring great candidates. You will improve the recruiting strategy, ensuring candidates have a uniquely positive experience from introduction to onboarding. Drata takes an inclusive approach to attracting talent and growing the team, striving to provide VIP treatment in building a great organization. Drata is an award-winning, mission-driven team of 600+ people worldwide, united by a culture that values trust, speed, and continuous growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience, with deep expertise in AI, Machine Learning, Software Engineering and Technical hiring
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in highly complex, fast-moving environments
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to advise, persuade, and challenge senior leaders and executives
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategy to broader organizational goals and outcomes
Recognized internally as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in recruiting strategy, labor market dynamics, and talent best practices
Brings strong fluency in AI and recruiting data, independently owning new tools and workflows while partnering with TA peers to elevate talent storytelling, market intelligence, and candidate identification at scale.
Advanced ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, including market signals and intangible factors, to inform decision-making
Track record of delivering results that have function-wide or organization-wide impact
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Workable and LinkedIn Recruiter

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver complex, high-impact recruiting efforts across critical, senior, and/or hard-to-fill roles that materially impact the business
Own and optimize full-cycle recruitment at a strategic level, encompassing proactive sourcing, rigorous assessment, executive-level closing, and long-term talent planning
Design, influence, and execute enterprise-level recruiting programs, strategies, and frameworks that support current hiring needs and future workforce planning
Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leaders and executives, translating business objectives into scalable talent strategies
Drive alignment across cross-functional partners (People, Finance, Legal, Executive Leadership, etc.) to shape hiring priorities, headcount planning, and workforce decisions
Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities within the recruiting ecosystem and independently implement solutions that improve outcomes across the function
Act as a recognized subject matter expert in talent acquisition, market intelligence, and hiring best practices
Mentor, guide, and influence other recruiters or stakeholders, raising the overall capability and effectiveness of the recruiting organization
Operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, setting direction rather than taking direction, while still collaborating effectively across teams

Benefits

Stock equity to ensure that as the company grows, you share directly in that success.
Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Comprehensive wellness benefits and healthcare concierge services.
A comprehensive suite of financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Tax-advantaged spending accounts.
A range of discounted voluntary offerings to help you customize and strengthen your overall financial position.
Paid Parental Leave policy, after six months of employment.
Access to Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits.
Dedicated leave specialists who help guide you through the entire process.
Generous annual stipends for both professional and personal development.
Access to a wide range of internal learning opportunities.
Flexible vacation policy.
Paid holidays.