Talent Acquisition Manager (Enabling Functions)

Guardant Health

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. The Opportunity The Talent Acquisition Account Manager (TAM) is responsible for delivering hiring outcomes for assigned business functions through close partnership with Hiring Managers, People Business Partners (PBPs), and a blended Talent Acquisition delivery team. This role serves as the day-to-day hiring lead for its portfolio, translating approved hiring plans into execution. The TAM does not set enterprise TA strategy, but ensures high-quality, timely delivery by coordinating internal stakeholders and managing contractors and RPO execution against defined hiring objectives.

Requirements

8+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, with demonstrated ownership of hiring delivery for defined business groups.
Experience working with or managing recruiting delivery through contractors and/or RPO partners.
Strong stakeholder management skills with Hiring Managers and People Business Partners.
Ability to manage multiple open roles and shifting priorities with structure and clarity.
Comfort balancing coordination and execution, when required.
Commitment to delivering a positive, inclusive hiring experience.
Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting technical, scientific, or diagnostics-related roles.
Familiarity with Workday Recruiting and modern TA tools (Findem, Goodtime etc.)

Responsibilities

Hiring Manager & PBP Partnership Serve as the primary Talent Acquisition point of contact for assigned Hiring Managers and People Business Partners.
Partner with PBPs to understand approved workforce plans, hiring priorities, and changes in demand.
Align hiring managers on role requirements, timelines, interview expectations, and decision-making responsibilities.
Provide regular updates on hiring progress, risks, and delivery status.
Hiring Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end execution of hiring for assigned roles, including budgeted, unbudgeted, and replacement positions.
Ensure hiring activity is aligned to approved headcount plans and priorities set by the business and TA leadership.
Step in as a hands-on recruiter when needed to support critical or high-volume hiring.
Contractor & RPO Partnership Partner with contract recruiters and RPO teams to deliver hiring outcomes for assigned functions.
Clearly communicate role priorities, expectations, and timelines to contractors and RPO
Monitor delivery progress, quality, and adherence to TA processes and standards.
Escalate delivery risks or capacity concerns to the Director of Talent Acquisition as needed.
Hold partners accountable to agreed-upon service levels and outcomes.
Coordination & Operational Rigor Ensure consistent use of TA tools, workflows, and governance across all hiring activity.
Track and report hiring progress, time-to-fill, and basic performance metrics for assigned roles.
Partner with TA leadership and Process Optimization teams on implementation of process or tool updates.
Support a consistent and inclusive candidate and hiring manager experience.
Equitable Hiring Practices Ensure hiring processes are fair, structured, and aligned with inclusive hiring principles.
Guide hiring managers on best practices to support equitable evaluation and decision-making.