Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

About Us

At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations - whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change-lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose.

But it's always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead a small, high-performing team. This position is responsible for driving end-to-end recruiting strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing talent pipelines. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in workforce planning, contingent workforce management, and executive search. They are also equally comfortable influencing senior leadership while performing hands-on recruiting tasks, and bring a passion for building scalable, inclusive, and data-driven talent acquisition frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Strategy
  • In collaboration with SVP of Global HR, design Talent Acquisition strategies for North America that align with organizational objectives.
  • Oversee initiatives that build and maintain a strong employer brand to attract top talent.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a small team of recruiters and coordinators.
  • Set clear performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Contingent Workforce Management
  • Partner with sector leadership, Finance, and HR Business Partners to forecast staffing needs and align sourcing strategies.
  • Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for contingent labor across key business functions.
  • Promote the shift to flexible staffing models, including contractors and defined-term employees, while ensuring smooth integrations across teams and processes.
• Executive Recruiting
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to define role requirements and deliver high-caliber talent.
  • Own and execute executive-level searches across critical leadership roles.
• Vendor & Contract Management
  • Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with service-level agreements.
  • Manage relationships with external staffing agencies and executive search firms.
• Process Optimization & Reporting
  • Manage ATS and talent sourcing platforms. This includes ensuring that the ATS is optimized to support efficient recruiting workflows, maintaining data accuracy, enabling robust tracking of candidate progression, and improving the overall candidate experience through technology-driven solutions.
  • Leverage data and analytics to track efficiencies, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
  • Possess a practical understanding of AI that helps us select, use, and keep enhancing AI-powered recruiting tools.
  • Implement best practices in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate experience.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including contingent workforce and executive recruiting.
• 2+ years of experience managing a recruiting team.
• Proven success in building scalable recruiting strategies and talent pipelines.
• Experienced in guiding teams and driving organizational transformation.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a global or matrixed organization.
• Executive search firm experience or in-house executive recruiting background.

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Compensation

The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below. The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.

Salary Range

$125,000-$163,000 USD

Benefits

As part of our commitment to the success and well-being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
• Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
• Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
• Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
• Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
• Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
• Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
• Support with home office equipment
• Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
• Learning and Development Programs for our employees

Equal Opportunity: We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of…