Head of Talent Acquisition

Summary

Join SandboxAQ as the Head of Talent Acquisition and lead the evolution of our talent function to meet the demands of rapid growth. You will be a hands-on recruiter and operational leader, building a scalable, data-driven talent acquisition strategy. Responsibilities include full-stack recruitment leadership, operational excellence, resource planning and strategy, talent analytics and reporting, coaching and mentorship, unblocking challenges, global alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and an innovative approach. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of scaling talent acquisition in a high-growth environment, extensive experience as a full-stack technical recruiter, strong operational and analytical skills, and inspirational leadership qualities. SandboxAQ offers a competitive compensation package, including equity, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Requirements

• Proven track record scaling talent acquisition in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, ideally within deep tech or related industries
• Extensive experience as a full-stack technical recruiter, including sourcing, assessment, and closing talent, including at the executive level
• Strong operational mindset with a history of building and optimizing scalable recruiting processes, systems, and reporting frameworks
• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, diagnose problems, and present actionable insights to executives
• Inspirational team leader and mentor, with a demonstrated ability to build and coach high-performing talent acquisition teams
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity, troubleshooting complex hiring challenges, and driving resolutions efficiently
• Experience with global hiring and managing talent acquisition in a multi-region, multi-business-unit environment
• Expertise with ATS platforms, talent analytics tools, and advanced sourcing methodologies, particularly Greenhouse
• Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in talent acquisition strategies

Responsibilities

• Act as a lead recruiter for key technical and executive roles, demonstrating exceptional skills in sourcing, assessing, and closing niche and highly competitive candidates
• Develop and implement scalable systems, processes, and software tools to optimize the entire talent acquisition lifecycle, ensuring efficiency and consistency across business units
• Collaborate with executives and business leaders to forecast hiring needs, design workforce plans, and align recruiting priorities with medium-term business goals. Manage team budget for highest ROI
• Build and maintain robust reporting systems to provide visibility into hiring metrics, talent funnel health, and team performance for executive stakeholders
• Grow and inspire a high-performing talent acquisition team, providing hands-on coaching and professional development for recruiters at all levels
• Serve as a proactive problem-solver, removing bottlenecks and ensuring smooth progress across complex or stalled hiring processes
• Lead recruiting efforts across multiple geographies and time zones, ensuring consistency and local customization to attract diverse, top-tier talent worldwide
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, hiring managers and external vendors to deliver a seamless candidate experience and a cohesive hiring and onboarding strategy
• Build long-term warm pipelines for niche roles using marketing techniques, such as CRM features in Greenhouse, webinars, events, and other long-term engagement efforts

Benefits

• A chance to work with passionate, fearless leaders in a mission-driven company making a global impact
• Competitive compensation package, including equity
• Opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly scaling, innovative organization
• A collaborative, high-performance culture that values both excellence and humanity
• The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $217k - $304k per year
• This role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses and equity
• Competitive salaries
• Stock options depending on employment type
• Generous learning opportunities
• Medical/dental/vision
• Family planning/fertility
• PTO (summer and winter breaks)
• Financial wellness resources
• 401(k) plans