Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Black Spectacles is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to own and operate the system used to attract, evaluate, select, and close exceptional talent. The role requires an experienced talent acquisition leader who believes in the company's hiring philosophy and can take full ownership of running it. The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager will personally source, engage, screen, evaluate, and close candidates while managing the entire recruiting process.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities include personally building strong candidate pipelines, owning and operating the existing hiring system, and ensuring the process is followed. The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager will also help determine whether candidates are right for the role, manager, company stage, and future.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is an independent, level-headed owner who is persuasive and capable of establishing trust quickly. They should be comfortable selling a company and opportunity without overselling, fast-moving without being careless, and structured without being bureaucratic.

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
• Willingness to personally operate the recruiting process rather than immediately delegating it

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.