About the Role
The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technology position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced talent acquisition professional to play a key role in scaling our Technology organization across Toronto, New York City, and Pune. You will own recruiting across AI, Software Engineering, QA, IT, Data, and Product while helping establish our AI & Data Hub in Toronto. Partnering closely with senior technology leaders, you will shape hiring strategies for critical technical talent, provide market intelligence, and drive end-to-end recruitment for some of our most strategic teams. Beyond hiring exceptional talent, you will help build the future of technology recruiting at Guidepoint by identifying opportunities to improve processes, evaluating and implementing recruiting technologies, and exploring how AI can enhance the recruitment lifecycle. You will have the autonomy to develop scalable recruiting programs, establish best practices for technical hiring, and influence the direction of our talent acquisition function as our technology organization grows. This role is an individual contributor with broad ownership and visibility, with the potential opportunity to expand your impact through people leadership as the team evolves.
Responsibilities
- Own the full recruitment lifecycle for technical hiring across AI, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data, Infrastructure, IT, and Product, from kickoff through offer acceptance
- Partner with senior technology leaders as a trusted talent advisor, developing hiring strategies and delivering market insights to attract exceptional technical talent
- Play a critical role in scaling our Toronto AI & Data Hub by building high-impact talent pipelines and helping shape the long-term hiring strategy for a rapidly growing organization
- Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage top passive talent using AI-powered recruiting tools, market intelligence, and other creative sourcing techniques
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to forecast hiring needs, prioritize searches, and drive a consistent, efficient, and inclusive hiring process across multiple regions
- Leverage recruiting data and market trends to inform hiring decisions, optimize recruiting strategies, and continuously improve hiring outcomes
- Champion operational excellence by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, leverage AI and automation, and improve recruiting processes at scale
- Partner with the Global Talent Acquisition team to share best practices, standardize processes, and contribute to strategic talent initiatives across the organization
- Take ownership of projects that shape the future of our talent strategy, including recruitment process optimization, employer branding initiatives, creative recruitment and sourcing solutions, and reporting and KPI tracking
Requirements
- BA/BS degree
- 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a high-growth corporate or startup environment with a strong emphasis on proactive sourcing
- Demonstrated success managing end-to-end recruitment across a broad range of technical functions, including AI/ML Engineering, Software Engineering, QA, IT, and Product
- Proven track record of identifying and converting passive technical talent using sourcing strategies, AI-assisted recruiting tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, GitHub, Boolean/X-Ray search, and other talent intelligence platforms
- Ability to influence hiring managers, build trusted partnerships, and deliver exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Experience collaborating with global teams and building strong relationships across diverse, international stakeholders
- Passion for leveraging AI and emerging technologies to continuously improve recruiting strategies, operational efficiency, and hiring outcomes
Skills
- AI/ML Engineering recruiting
- Software Engineering recruiting
- QA recruiting
- IT recruiting
- Product recruiting
- AI-powered recruiting tools
- Market intelligence
- Creative sourcing techniques
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Greenhouse
- GitHub
- Boolean search
- X-Ray search
- Talent intelligence platforms
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
- 8+ years
Education Level
- BA/BS degree
Salary/Compensations
- $135,000 - $150,000 USD
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus based on performance
- 15 PTO Days
- 10 legal holidays
- 7 sick days
- Comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 10% 401(k) match
- Life insurance
- Parental leave plans
- Commuter benefits
- Corporate gym rate
- Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
- Friday happy hour
- Summer Fridays
- Free snacks
- Casual work environment
- Team building
- Social events
About the Company
- Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.
- Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts, and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.
- At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.
Equal Opportunity
- Our team focuses on maintaining integrity and promoting diversity, highlighting our dedication to creating an environment where every candidate is treated equitably, regardless of their background.
- We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.
