Sr. Director Talent Acquisition

Betterment•New York, NY

11h•$200,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Betterment is a leading, technology-driven financial services company that offers investing and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions, including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses. Our team is passionate about our mission, to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease. We’re headquartered in NYC and offer hybrid NY-based positions (Four days/ week in-office). About the role The Senior Director, Talent Acquisition will set the vision and direction for Betterment’s recruiting function, ensuring we attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent as we scale. This leader will partner closely with People team leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to design and execute a cohesive recruiting strategy, while driving operational excellence, strong analytics, and inclusive hiring practices. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of recruiting execution, systems, and planning, and serves as a trusted advisor to the Chief People Officer and senior leaders across the business. This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range we would offer for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterment’s total compensation package for employees. New York City: $200,000 - $220,000 We offer a competitive equity package, health, dental and vision benefits, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, EAP, commuter and parking benefits FSA/HSA, and 401(k) with employer match as well as a flexible PTO policy. This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus. For jobs based out of our NYC HQ, we require in office attendance Monday through Thursday, weekly.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with experience leading and scaling high-performing recruiting teams
Proven experience building and executing enterprise-level recruiting strategies in a fast-growing, technology-driven organization
Track record of translating business strategy into actionable recruiting roadmaps and measurable outcomes
Deep expertise in recruiting operations, analytics, and systems, including ATS and related recruiting technologies
Hands-on experience overseeing senior-level, executive, and specialty searches
Demonstrated success designing and operationalizing inclusive hiring strategies with measurable impact
Experience developing, coaching, and retaining recruiting team
Exceptional judgment, communication, and prioritization skills in complex, fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

Own the Recruiting roadmap in partnership with the Recruiting team, including prioritization, resourcing, ownership, and execution
Set the vision and strategy for Talent Acquisition in alignment with business goals and workforce plans
Drive alignment and buy-in across cross-functional and departmental stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of recruiting initiatives
Translate business needs into scalable recruiting strategies that support both near-term hiring goals and long-term growth
Delegate recruiting projects and initiatives based on recruiter capacity, level, and specialty
Own delegation of open roles aligned to the hiring plan and ensure appropriate coverage across the team
Monitor progress against hiring goals and proactively flag risks, tradeoffs, and mitigation plans to the Chief People Officer and key stakeholders
Personally manage senior-level or specialty searches, as needed
Drive alignment and buy-in from hiring managers and cross-functional partners to advance inclusive hiring outcomes
Ensure the Recruiting team produces high-quality quarterly analyses and strategic recommendations
Use data and market insights to inform hiring strategy, prioritize investments, and influence senior leadership decisions
Ensure recruiting systems and tools effectively support business needs and recruiting strategy at each stage of scale
Lead evaluation, optimization, and adoption of recruiting technologies to improve efficiency and experience