Talent Acquisition Partner – Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete recruiting cycle for R&D positions, with a focus on AI/ML and senior engineering talent, from intake and sourcing to offer negotiation and finalization.

• Collaborate with technical hiring managers to establish role specifications, align on level and scope, and create targeted recruiting strategies.

• Develop talent maps and actively engage with passive candidates for specialized and challenging-to-fill roles.

• Leverage market research and innovative sourcing techniques to attract diverse talent.

• Keep abreast of the AI/ML talent landscape and convert market insights into sourcing, evaluation, and closing strategies.

• Conduct recruiter screenings to evaluate technical experience, scope, and impact.

• Work alongside hiring managers to customize interview strategies for each role and candidate level.

• Provide guidance to hiring managers on talent availability, market trends, and compensation expectations.

• Collaborate with internal teams to formulate offer strategies.

• Assist candidates throughout compensation and equity discussions and develop effective closing strategies.

• Promote a transparent, timely, and respectful experience for candidates.

• Share practical tools, market insights, and informal coaching with fellow recruiters.

• Maintain precise candidate and pipeline data within the ATS.

• Utilize funnel insights to enhance search outcomes and contribute to improvements in the recruiting process.

• Work together on job descriptions that clearly communicate technical scope, expectations, and candidate requirements.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Report to the Senior Manager of R&D Recruitment; lead through expertise without direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in technical full-cycle recruiting within a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.

• Background in recruiting AI/ML and senior engineering talent.

• Profound understanding of technical talent markets.

• Capability to assess candidates’ scope, seniority, and impact beyond titles and technical jargon.

• Strong skills in sourcing and talent mapping.

• Experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, market research, and other recruitment tools.

• History of successfully closing senior or challenging-to-fill technical candidates.

• Familiarity with navigating competitive offers and discussions around compensation and equity.

• Ability to establish trusted relationships with technical leaders.

• Proficiency in advising on role specifications, assessment methodologies, and hiring decisions.

• Good judgment in adjusting search or interview methods based on candidate experience, seniority, and market conditions.

• Experience in helping fellow recruiters enhance their skills through practical coaching, shared resources, or subject matter expertise.

• Proactive in identifying capability gaps and providing helpful support.

• Highly organized, capable of managing a demanding recruiting portfolio while contributing to team effectiveness.

• Resourceful and comfortable navigating uncertainty and making decisions in a dynamic environment.

• Eligible to work in the United States; the application will inquire whether visa sponsorship is needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Pet insurance options.

• Remote work arrangement available.

• Option to work at headquarters located in Des Moines, IA.