Hybrid Director of Talent Acquisition

at Tekmetric

• Job title: Director of Talent Acquisition
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Director of Talent Acquisition architecting and scaling hiring strategies as Tekmetric grows rapidly. Collaborating with executive leadership to build a robust talent acquisition function focused on high-quality hires.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously evolve the company-wide talent acquisition strategy to support sustained, high-growth scaling in a SaaS environment
• Partner closely with executive leadership and functional leaders to forecast hiring needs, define priorities, and align hiring strategy with business and growth goals
• Translate business plans into clear hiring models, recruiter capacity plans, timelines, and start-date forecasts
• Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and talent gaps before they impact execution or growth
• Bring deep understanding of the SaaS talent landscape, including how to source, assess, and close technical, GTM (Sales, CS, Marketing), and senior leadership talent
• Set and enforce a high hiring bar, acting as a true bar raiser across all functions and levels
• Champion a proactive recruiting-led culture, focused on identifying and engaging top talent that is not actively job-seeking
• Ensure recruiting teams are equipped to engage, assess, and close high-caliber candidates in competitive markets
• Build and maintain a robust, metrics-driven TA function grounded in ATS and HRIS data (e.g., Greenhouse, Rippling)
• Define, track, and analyze core recruiting KPIs, including: Time to fill and time to start, Funnel conversion and pipeline health, Quality of hire and post-hire performance indicators, Recruiter productivity, retention, and capacity
• Use data to forecast hiring trends, surface insights, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement
• Deliver clear, concise, and actionable reporting to leadership that creates confidence in TA execution
• Partner with the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead, scale, and develop a high-performing team of recruiters and sourcers
• Take ownership of the full recruiting team, ensuring strong execution and accountability
• Coach, develop, and motivate recruiters to meet ambitious hiring goals while maintaining a high talent bar
• Establish clear expectations, operating rhythms, and career paths for the TA organization
• Build a culture of ownership, rigor, and continuous improvement across the team
• Act as a culture carrier and culture filter to identify misalignment early in the hiring process and coach recruiters and hiring teams to do the same
• Ensure hiring decisions reinforce, not dilute, company culture as the organization scales
• Strengthen employer branding through compelling storytelling, consistent messaging, and high-touch candidate engagement
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines that reflect both the company’s growth ambitions and cultural values
• Own and optimize the TA tech stack, including ATS, sourcing tools, and analytics platforms
• Design and maintain structured, scalable, and compliant interview and onboarding processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading Talent Acquisition in a high-growth SaaS company, scaling through 40–60%+ YoY headcount growth
• Deep understanding of SaaS hiring dynamics across technical, GTM, and leadership roles
• Strong strategic thinker who can operate independently, anticipate business needs, and design scalable solutions
• Highly analytical and data-driven, with hands-on experience leveraging ATS and HRIS data to guide decisions
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach recruiting teams while maintaining a high hiring bar
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence partnering with executives and senior leaders
• A true recruiter at heart. Passionate about proactive sourcing, relationship-building, and finding exceptional talent others miss
• Curious, forward-thinking, and relentless about improving how hiring gets done.

Benefits

• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work
• Competitive base salaries that reflect your value.
• Generous Paid Time Off, because we know you do your best work when you're well-rested.
• Support for every stage of life—with paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave for you or your loved ones.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage. For employee only, we offer plans that cover 100% of premiums and we cover 50% of costs for families.
• Prioritizing your mental health: get free, confidential counseling through our partnership with BetterHelp.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6% - so your future self will thank you.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to make your money go further.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Wellness on your terms: get up to $60/month toward fitness, mental health, or almost anything that helps you feel your best.
• After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus to help make your space work for you.
• Keep growing with support for continuing education - we’re invested in your development.