The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner will lead technical recruiting initiatives, providing expertise in sourcing, assessing, and consulting on engineering and data science talent while fostering diversity and inclusion.
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We are seeking a strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with deep technical expertise to drive our technology recruiting initiatives. This role demands a seasoned professional who can navigate complex technical landscapes, build influential partnerships, and innovate recruitment processes to attract top-tier engineering, data science talent in a competitive market.
Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Technical Recruiting- Lead end-to-end recruitment for complex technical roles across software engineering, data science, AI/ML, cloud architecture, DevOps, and emerging technology domains
- Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies utilizing advanced Boolean search, AI-powered tools, and technical communities
- Conduct comprehensive technical screenings and collaborate with hiring managers to design role-specific interview processes
- Manage high-volume pipelines while maintaining quality standards and exceptional candidate experience
- Partner with hiring managers to refine role requirements, create compelling job architectures, and establish realistic hiring timelines
- Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering leadership on talent market trends, competitive landscape, and organizational capability building
- Drive workforce planning initiatives by analyzing team composition, skill gaps, and future technical needs
- Influence hiring strategy through data-driven insights on market conditions, compensation trends, and talent availability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (People Operations, Engineering Management, Product) to align recruiting efforts with business objectives
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the recruiting process
- Cultivate and maintain extensive networks within technical communities, including open source projects, engineering conferences, and specialized forums
- Represent the company at technical meetups, conferences, and industry events to build employer brand and talent pipelines
- Develop strategic relationships with technical universities, coding bootcamps, and professional development programs
- Monitor emerging technologies and talent trends to proactively build capabilities for future hiring needs
- Create and maintain talent mapping initiatives for critical technical roles and niche specializations
- Design and implement scalable recruiting processes that enhance efficiency while preserving candidate quality
- Leverage recruiting technology stack (ATS, sourcing tools, assessment platforms) to optimize workflows and candidate tracking
- Develop and standardize interview processes, evaluation criteria, and decision-making frameworks
- Create comprehensive reporting and analytics to measure recruiting effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
- Mentor junior recruiting team members and contribute to best practice development
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in technical recruiting, with at least 3 years in senior or lead capacity
- Proven track record of successfully recruiting for complex technical roles across multiple engineering disciplines
- Experience with high-growth technology companies or consulting in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated success in building and managing senior-level engineering relationships
- Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies
- Knowledge of modern technology stacks (cloud platforms, microservices, AI/ML, data infrastructure, cybersecurity)
- Familiarity with engineering organizational structures, career progression paths, and technical role differentiation
- Ability to conduct meaningful technical conversations with engineering candidates and hiring managers
In addition to Alma’s core competencies (Directs and Drives Results, Builds Trusting Relationships, COmmunicates Effectively, and Critically Things) this candidates will have:
- Advanced Networking Skills: Exceptional ability to build authentic relationships within technical communities and maintain extensive professional networks
- Expert Technical Talent Assessment Ability - speaks the language of tech and can understand examples that will highlight technical competencies in candidates.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Experience with technical recruiting in AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, or emerging technology domains
- Certification in recruiting methodologies or talent acquisition technologies
- Previous experience in technical roles or strong technical background
- Track record of building diverse and inclusive technical teams
- Time-to-fill for critical technical positions
- Quality of hire measures (performance ratings, retention rates)
- Candidate satisfaction scores and interview process feedback
- Hiring manager satisfaction and partnership effectiveness
- Pipeline conversion rates and sourcing channel optimization
- Diversity hiring metrics and inclusive recruiting practices
- We’re a remote-first company
- Health insurance plans through Aetna (medical and dental) and MetLife (vision), including FSA and HSA plans
- 401K plan (ADP)
- Monthly therapy and wellness stipends
- Monthly co-working space membership stipend
- Monthly work-from-home stipend
- Financial wellness benefits through Northstar
- Pet discount program through United Pet Care
- Financial perks and rewards through BenefitHub
- EAP access through Aetna
- One-time home office stipend to set up your home office
- Comprehensive parental leave plans
- 11 paid holidays, 1 Alma Mental Health Day, and 1 Alma Volunteering Day
- Flexible PTO
Salary Band: $140,000-150,000
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Top Skills
Ai/Ml
Cloud Architecture
Data Science
DevOps
Software Engineering
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