Talent Acquisition Principal
About The Position
Via is a transportation technology and service provider whose platform supports modern transit networks. The Talent Acquisition Principal will help grow, scale, and operationalize Via’s talent processes, partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to identify candidates across a variety of functions. This role will implement creative strategies to engage top talent and help develop candidate engagement and experience strategies as Via works toward its hiring goals. The position focuses on proactively sourcing technical talent across major US markets, building diverse and inclusive candidate pools, using metrics to evaluate sourcing strategies, and refining fair interview processes based on feedback and data. The Talent Acquisition Principal will also conduct preliminary candidate conversations and interviews, support a strong candidate experience, and develop internal processes that improve the Strategic Growth function’s effectiveness, agility, and impact.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience at a high-growth company.
- Strong research skills and the ability to handle complex talent searches.
- Able to make data-driven decisions using relevant metrics.
- Reliable, independent, and able to manage high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Tactful and effective communication skills, with the ability to work well with others.
- Analytical, innovative, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Technically savvy and interested in exploring new platforms; familiarity with Boolean operators may be useful.
- Intellectually curious, collaborative, eager to grow, and motivated to meet or exceed goals.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create and implement candidate outreach strategies.
- Proactively map, track, and source technical talent across major US markets, researching industry trends and complex talent searches.
- Build strong, diverse, and inclusive candidate pools using a variety of sourcing techniques.
- Use relevant metrics to assess sourcing strategy effectiveness and demonstrate results.
- Design and implement a comprehensive and fair interview process, refining it based on feedback and data-driven insights.
- Conduct initial conversations and preliminary interviews with candidates across teams and functions.
- Create a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the interview process.
- Develop internal processes to optimize the efficacy, agility, and impact of the Strategic Growth function.
Benefits
- Free medical plans and comprehensive health coverage.
- Low-cost dental and vision plans.
- 401(k) with company match and vesting.
- Fully paid parental leave for new parents, with extended leave options.
- Mental health benefits, pet insurance, and other wellness perks.
- 20 days of paid time off annually.
- Equity as part of the total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
