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Talent Acquisition Manager

Tailscale
Location
Remote (United States)
Posted
20 days ago
Department
People & Talent
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth technology environments
  • 2–5+ years of experience leading and developing recruiting teams
  • Demonstrated success in coaching Talent Acquisition Partners and managing performance
  • Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders and influence hiring strategies
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort using recruiting data and performance metrics
  • Ability to lead through ambiguity and adapt to evolving business needs
Nice to have
  • Experience leading recruiting across multiple functions including Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, and G&A
  • Experience helping scale recruiting within a high-growth technology company
  • Experience partnering with dedicated Sourcing and Talent Acquisition Operations teams
  • Experience hiring globally across North America, EMEA, and/or APAC
  • A track record of developing strong recruiters into trusted business advisors
What the job really is

The Talent Acquisition Manager at Tailscale will lead and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, focusing on recruiting across various business functions such as Engineering and Product. This role involves translating business priorities into effective recruiting strategies, coaching team members, and collaborating with business leaders to ensure successful hiring outcomes. The manager will also leverage data and market insights to drive recruiting performance and improve team effectiveness.

Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation package including base salary and equity
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period for health, vision, and dental coverage
  • Remote first company with flexible work options
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions with matching
  • Annual budget for professional development
  • Flexible paid time off program
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned in the posting
  • The role requires adapting to fast-changing priorities which may lead to ambiguity
  • The salary range is provided but individual offers may vary based on experience
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