Talent Acquisition Specialist – Finance [Contract]

Birdeye•Palo Alto, CA

32d

About The Position

The Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist will join the Talent Acquisition team to identify, attract, and hire Finance talent. The role manages the full recruiting lifecycle for assigned US Finance positions, partnering with Finance leaders and hiring managers to understand business needs, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver a strong candidate experience. The role is based preferably in the Palo Alto office, though remote work may be considered for the right candidate. The specialist serves as a recruiting partner to Finance leadership, sharing market intelligence and establishing recruiting plans, timelines, and sourcing strategies. The role also maintains accurate recruiting data, tracks pipeline and hiring metrics, improves recruiting processes, and builds reusable Finance talent pools. The contract is expected to last 3–6 months, with potential extension based on business needs and performance; the posting also describes the contract term as 4–6 months.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-cycle Talent Acquisition or recruiting experience, with significant experience recruiting Finance professionals.
Demonstrated ability to recruit for roles ranging from individual contributors through Finance leadership.
Strong understanding of Finance and Accounting functions and related talent profiles.
Proven sourcing skills, particularly for passive and hard-to-find candidates.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build credibility with senior Finance leaders.
Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong candidate assessment and interviewing skills.
Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
Comfort working independently and taking ownership of recruiting outcomes.
Experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS).

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting within a high-growth technology, SaaS, AI, or similarly fast-paced environment.
Experience with Rippling ATS.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end recruiting process for assigned US Finance positions, from intake through offer and close.
Partner with Finance leaders and hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, interview processes, and hiring priorities.
Develop targeted sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill Finance positions and proactively engage passive candidates through LinkedIn, recruiting platforms, referrals, networking, and other channels.
Conduct recruiter screens and assess candidates against defined competencies and role requirements.
Manage candidate pipelines and ensure timely movement through the interview process.
Calibrate candidate quality with hiring managers and support data-driven recruiting decisions.
Manage offer development, closing, and candidate negotiations in partnership with Compensation and HR as appropriate.
Provide Finance leadership with market intelligence on talent availability, compensation, candidate expectations, and competitive hiring dynamics.
Help hiring managers distinguish must-have qualifications from preferred qualifications and challenge requirements when appropriate.
Establish recruiting plans, timelines, and sourcing strategies; provide regular pipeline updates and communicate recruiting risks or challenges.
Deliver a high-touch, professional candidate experience with consistent communication and timely follow-up.
Represent the company's culture, values, employee experience, and career opportunities authentically.
Build relationships with candidates who may be suitable for future opportunities.
Maintain accurate and timely candidate information in the ATS.
Track recruiting activity, pipeline health, conversion rates, time-to-fill, and other recruiting metrics.
Maintain organized pipelines and talent pools for recurring Finance hiring needs.
Identify recruiting bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
Partner with the broader Talent Acquisition team to improve sourcing strategies, interview processes, and candidate experience.
Build reusable Finance talent pools and provide hiring managers with visibility into pipeline health, challenges, and market conditions.