Role OverviewThe Senior Talent Acquisition Manager will own and operate the system to attract, evaluate, select, and close exceptional talent. This is a hands-on functional-owner role that requires taking full ownership of running the recruiting process, sourcing, engaging, screening, evaluating, and closing candidates.
What You Will Do
The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager will personally source, engage, screen, evaluate, and close candidates while managing the entire recruiting process. They will also help determine whether candidates are not merely qualified, but right for the role, manager, company stage, and future we are building.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager will be genuinely aligned with Black Spectacles' evidence-based hiring philosophy and approach, which emphasizes role fit over generic talent, structured evaluation over casual conversation, and disciplined judgment over recruiting activity.
Requirements
- Typically 8+ years of talent acquisition or executive recruiting experience
- Several years personally sourcing and evaluating leadership, specialized, or hard-to-fill talent
- Demonstrated success attracting and closing passive candidates
- Experience owning a structured recruiting process
- Expertise in outbound sourcing, candidate outreach, screening, and pipeline management
- Experience working directly with founders, CEOs, or senior leaders
- Strong knowledge of role scorecards, interview design, assessments, structured references, and evidence-based debriefs
- Strong talent judgment and the ability to challenge unsupported conclusions constructively
Benefits
- Work From Home: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely year-round.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Starting day one, access to BCBS Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage.
- Savings & Retirement Plans: FSAs, HSAs, and a 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%
- Referral Program: Earn rewards by referring top talent to our team.
- Team Building: Enjoy semi-annual team gatherings and events that foster collaboration and camaraderie.
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