Head of Talent Acquisition

Summary

Join Underdog, the fastest-growing sports gaming company, as their Head of Talent Acquisition! This critical leadership role requires strategic and tactical expertise to scale a high-performing recruiting function. You will own and execute Underdog’s talent acquisition strategy, lead and develop a team of 15+ recruiters, and build a best-in-class recruiting function. The ideal candidate is data-driven, adept at influencing senior leadership, and committed to building a strong employer brand. This high-impact role offers the chance to directly shape the company's future in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where talent is a core business priority. Underdog values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• 12+ years in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within high-growth tech startups
• Experience leading or playing a key role (#1 or #2) in a TA team of 15+, successfully scaling recruiting functions and operations in dynamic environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to guide decision-making, measure success, and drive accountability
• Skilled at advising senior leaders, aligning hiring strategies with business objectives, and ensuring talent acquisition is a key driver of company success
• Experienced in defining and executing employer branding initiatives that strengthen market positioning and attract top talent
• Committed to developing and coaching teams, ensuring a strong hiring culture, and maintaining a high bar for talent

Responsibilities

• Own and execute Underdog’s talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term growth
• Partner with senior leadership to define hiring priorities, address challenges, and drive high-impact talent decisions
• Develop and implement a scalable hiring roadmap, optimizing processes while maintaining efficiency and quality
• Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing TA team (15+ recruiters and TA Ops), ensuring strong execution and accountability
• Establish and monitor key TA metrics and KPIs to track effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and optimize hiring performance
• Implement a structured headcount planning process, ensuring alignment with company goals and growth strategy
• Oversee TA operations, optimizing tools, systems, and workflows to enhance efficiency and recruiter effectiveness
• Lead and execute an employer brand strategy that strengthens Underdog’s reputation as a top employer
• Ensure a rigorous, structured hiring process that upholds our high-performance standards and delivers a strong candidate experience
• Partner with hiring managers to refine evaluation criteria, improve hiring capabilities, and maintain consistency in decision-making
• Drive initiatives that embed hiring excellence into the company’s culture, ensuring long-term talent quality and business success

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• A $500 home office allowance
• A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
• 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents