Summary of the Job:
As the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will play a critical role in operationalizing our recruitment efforts to support our rapidly growing organization. With our company expanding from 200 to 820 employees in just four years, we recognize the necessity of building a robust talent acquisition strategy to fuel our continued success. This role requires a strategic mindset, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand and fulfill their immediate and future talent needs.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Talent Acquisition Strategy:
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's growth objectives.
- Collaborate with People Business Partners to identify key hiring needs across various departments and business units.
- Analyze market trends and competitor practices to inform recruitment strategies.
- Operationalize Recruitment Processes:
- Design, optimize, and implement recruitment processes and workflows to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation.
- Own headcount plans to track progress and plan bandwidth of talent acquisition team.
- Use data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes.
- Establish metrics and KPIs to track recruitment performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present reports on recruitment data, activities, trends, and outcomes.
- Build and Lead a High-Performing Team:
- Develop and mentor a team of five recruiters, providing guidance and support to ensure their success.
- Establish performance metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the talent acquisition team.
- Allocate resources and prioritize tasks to meet hiring demands across the organization.
- Partner with Hiring Managers:
- Serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers, understanding their talent needs and proactively developing recruitment plans to address them.
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers and People Business Partners to define job requirements, develop job descriptions, and establish selection criteria.
- Provide regular updates and insights to hiring managers on recruitment progress, market trends, and candidate feedback.
- Enhance Employer Branding and Candidate Experience:
- Develop and execute initiatives to enhance our employer brand and attract top talent to the organization.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.
- Leverage employer branding efforts to differentiate our organization in the competitive talent marketplace.
- Develop and maintain relationships with universities, professional organizations, and other talent pipelines.
- DEI
- Promote diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process.
- Implement strategies to attract diverse talent.
- Ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity (EEO) and other relevant laws and regulations.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience working in a startup environment required.
- Greenhouse experience required.
- 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role required.
- Significant experience hiring for technical roles required.
- Experience with high volume recruitment required.
- Proven track record of successfully scaling recruitment efforts in a high-growth environment, preferably from 800 – 1500+.
- Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong business acumen and ability to understand the company's strategic objectives.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing and developing a team of recruiters.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
