Director, Talent Acquisition

Summary

Join Axios, a respected media company, as their Director of Talent Acquisition. Lead and elevate the recruiting function, owning the full talent acquisition strategy and managing a team of recruiters. Responsibilities include improving the end-to-end recruiting process, coaching the recruiting team, building relationships with business leaders, conducting executive-level searches, leveraging data and technology, and promoting Axios's employer brand. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of recruiting experience, including 3+ years managing a team, proven success hiring across various functions, experience with executive-level searches, and a strong command of recruiting tools. Axios offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in recruiting, with at least 3 years managing a team
• Passion for and experience in people management and mentorship: desire to motivate, support and lead a team of exceptional people
• Proven success hiring across a range of functions, including editorial, tech, product, sales, and corporate roles
• Experience running executive-level searches in-house or via retained search
• Strong command of recruiting tools and a passion for using data to drive decisions. Experience using Greenhouse is a plus
• Curiosity and comfort experimenting with new technologies, including AI and automation tools
• Solutions-oriented mindset and proactive attitude

Responsibilities

• Lead the Talent Acquisition Function : Own and continuously improve our end-to-end recruiting process across all departments, ensuring a consistent, inclusive, and efficient experience for candidates and hiring managers. Lead our interview training program with regular refreshes as needed
• Manage and Develop a Team : Coach and support a team of 3 recruiters, helping them grow and deliver exceptional hiring results
• Be a Strategic Partner : Build strong relationships with business leaders to deeply understand their hiring needs, workforce plans, and team goals. Then turn those insights into effective recruiting strategies
• Drive Executive Hiring : Personally lead and execute searches for senior and executive-level roles, serving as a trusted partner to our leadership team
• Leverage Data and Technology : Build and maintain hiring dashboards in our ATS (Greenhouse) and other tools, regularly reporting on key metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline diversity, and candidate satisfaction
• Innovate with AI and Automation : Identify and implement smart, ethical uses of AI to improve sourcing, screening, and hiring processes
• Promote Our Employer Brand : Collaborate with internal partners to amplify Axios’s brand and attract top talent across a variety of industries and functions

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services through Headspace
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture