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Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

Tailscale
Location
Remote (Canada)
Posted
17 days ago
Department
People & Talent
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within high-growth SaaS or technology environments
  • Demonstrated success recruiting within Engineering, Product & Design, or Go-to-Market functions
  • Strong full-cycle recruiting skills including intake, sourcing, candidate assessment, and offer negotiation
  • Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar technical or business roles
  • Proven ability to partner with hiring managers and business leaders as a trusted advisor
  • Comfort using recruiting data and market intelligence to improve hiring outcomes
Nice to have
  • Experience recruiting across multiple areas of the business, including both technical and non-technical functions
  • Experience recruiting highly technical talent within infrastructure, networking, or cloud areas
  • Experience recruiting Sales and broader Go-to-Market talent
  • Experience partnering with Sourcers on sophisticated strategies for difficult-to-fill roles
  • Experience using talent mapping, market intelligence, or emerging recruiting technologies
What the job really is

The Talent Acquisition Partner at Tailscale will be responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts across various departments, including Engineering, Product & Design, and Go-to-Market & G&A. This role involves partnering with hiring managers to define candidate profiles, develop recruiting strategies, and manage multiple searches while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience. The position is contract-based for an initial six months, with potential for extension or conversion to a full-time role based on performance and business needs.

Benefits
  • An inclusive, flexible environment
  • A competitive total compensation package including base salary and equity incentive plan
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
  • Remote first company with flexibility in work location
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions
  • Support for personal and professional development with an annual budget for training
Things to weigh
  • Contract position with potential for extension or conversion to full-time
  • No mention of specific salary beyond the range of $90 - $109 CAD
  • Position requires adaptability in a fast-moving environment
  • Recruiting across both technical and non-technical roles may require diverse skill sets
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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