Talent Acquisition Lead

Job Summary:
We're pleased to be taking on a highly skilled Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to head our recruitment processes and back the growth of our company. The role suits someone with a strong recruitment footing who comes alive in a fast-paced, startup setting. The right person will carry leadership capability, excellent interviewing skills, and the flexibility to take on new technologies, AI included, that lift our recruitment strategies. The role calls for strong communication and account management skills, since you'll be engaging with clients to see that their hiring needs get met. Availability to work late hours or weekends, if required, is essential in this fast-paced role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Head and steer recruitment efforts across several roles in different departments, high-volume positions included, while carrying a busy schedule.
• Work up and roll out effective sourcing strategies that draw top talent, leaning on AI tools and other innovative platforms.
• Hold structured interviews and assessments to weigh candidates' qualifications, cultural fit, and skills.
• Work closely with department heads to grasp hiring needs and work up job descriptions and candidate profiles.
• Act as an account manager, holding strong communication with clients to grasp their specific recruitment needs and see that we meet their expectations.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment setting, keeping hiring processes timely and efficient.
• Build and hold strong relationships with candidates, seeing that their experience stays positive across the recruitment journey.
• Read recruitment data to tune hiring processes, lift candidate quality, and drive efficiency.
• Stay current with recruitment trends, AI tools included, and keep lifting processes.
• Give leadership and guidance to junior recruiters, backing team growth and skill development.
• Take part in frequent meetings, both internally and with candidates, keeping communication clear and relationships strong.
• Take part in frequent meetings, both internally and with clients and candidates, keeping communication clear and relationships strong.
• Be available to work late hours at night or across weekends if required, to meet the demands of a high-volume, fast-paced setting.

Requirements:

• A strong grasp of the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Recent remote working history (not only during COVID) is a must!
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and work in a team-oriented setting, with strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• At ease working in a fast-paced, startup-style setting with shifting priorities.
• Availability to work late hours or weekends if needed - a MUST.
• History with AI-powered recruitment tools and the capacity to lean on them to streamline processes.
• At ease holding frequent meetings and engaging with a variety of people.
• Being a "people person" is key.
• Strong communication skills and a history of working directly with clients in an account management capacity.
• Highly organized with the capacity to keep several positions running at once.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability, with an eye on results.

Bonus: Experience working in a recruitment company or VA agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• History recruiting virtual assistants or remote workers.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms like LinkedIn, Upwork, and online job boards.
• Earlier history working inside a high-growth startup setting.

Why Join Us?

• A chance to leave a direct mark on the growth of a fast-moving company.
• Work in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative team.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.