Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist/Technical Recruiter

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager - Talent Acquisition to lead our efforts in attracting, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent in the Data Engineering, Data Science, and Business Intelligence domains. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies, building strong pipelines, and fostering exceptional candidate experiences. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the data and analytics landscape, coupled with a proven track record in leading and mentoring recruitment teams.

The Talent Acquisition Manager will also play a crucial role in employer branding, showcasing what makes our company an incredible place to work. From utilizing data analytics to track hiring metrics to collaborating with marketing teams on outreach initiatives, you will be at the forefront of our talent acquisition efforts.

This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to create a positive candidate experience. If you are passionate about building teams and have a keen eye for identifying talent, we would love to have you on board to help us shape the future of our workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the talent acquisition team to meet hiring goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create job descriptions.
• Utilize data analytics to track and report on key recruiting metrics and KPIs.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies and job boards.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives to attract candidates through social media and other marketing channels.
• Conduct training sessions for hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and selection.

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with a minimum of 3 years specifically focused on hiring Data Engineering, Data Science, and/or Business Intelligence professionals.
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, directly managing a team of recruiters.
  • Demonstrated understanding of various data technologies, methodologies (e.g., Big Data, Python, R, SQL, Spark, cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP, machine learning algorithms, data warehousing, ETL tools, BI platforms like Tableau/Power BI).
  • Proven ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies for highly specialized technical roles.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive recruitment decisions and report on performance.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Preferred:
  • Experience recruiting in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.
  • Familiarity with employer branding strategies and social media recruitment.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives. 

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans. 

• A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. 

• Opportunity to shape and influence the strategic direction of a growing company. 

A diverse workforce is a strong workforce   
To deliver growth at BLEND360 and for our clients, we believe we have a responsibility and unique opportunity to positively impact the workforce. Diversity has played a critical role in our history, our growth, and continues to have a profound impact on our success.  We are determined to have equality in the workplace, within our team and as an extension of our clients’ team.    

This is not the work of the moment, and this requires continued learning and purposeful actions.  We are investing resources to understand and improve the sourcing, selection, and retention of the talent we hire, and the workforce we provide for our clients. We will communicate our journey in the spirit of transparency and shared learning.