Senior Level Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs
Senior level talent acquisition specialist jobs place experienced professionals in ownership of enterprise hiring strategy, workforce planning, and the recruiting teams and programs that deliver results. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Whatnot, Amazon, and Cap Global Works hiring at this level now.
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The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner plays a key role in driving hiring success across Engineering and teams within the US. This role operates within Avalara’s global Talent Acquisition organization and partners closely with business leaders to develop and execute effective hiring strategies. It requires a high level of autonomy, strong stakeholder management, and a consultative approach to ensure high-quality, timely hires in a competitive market. The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner helps shape hiring plans, advise on talent trends, and champion Avalara’s growth across these key regions.
What Your Responsibilities Will Be:- Manage full-cycle recruitment across Engineering, Product roles in the US and possibly LATAM region — from intake through offer.
- Partner closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to define needs, build strategies, and drive hiring outcomes.
- Use tools like LinkedIn Recruiter to proactively source top talent and build diverse pipelines.
- Translate market research into actionable hiring strategies, including competitor insights, compensation trends, and talent availability.
- Own the candidate experience, ensuring timely communication, smooth process flow, and alignment with Avalara’s brand.
- Strong experience leveraging AI tools and recruiting technology to enhance speed, quality, and efficiency throughout the hiring lifecycle.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including interview process design, DEI initiatives, and talent analytics.
- 10+ years of professional experience in full-cycle recruiting, with strong experience supporting AI first SaaS organizations engineering, and product lines of business.
- Proven success leading full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized AI, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering roles across research and applied engineering teams.
- Deep understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), large language models, data science workflows, and cloud-based ML infrastructure.
- Proven success recruiting within EMEA and LATAM regions, with a strong understanding of local talent markets.
- Skilled in leveraging advanced sourcing techniques (e.g., GitHub, Stack Overflow, technical communities, boolean searches) to identify and engage passive talent
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple roles with competing priorities.
- Experience advising senior stakeholders on hiring decisions, market insights, and strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate AI tools and technology into recruiting workflows.
- Demonstrated recruiting experience utilizing AI-driven platforms, including Paradox, HiredScore, and BrightHire, to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate engagement.
- Familiarity with Workday or similar enterprise-level ATS platforms.
AI Use in Role
- Avalara is an AI-first company. We expect every Avalarian to actively leverage AI to enhance productivity, quality, innovation, and customer value. AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products and success at Avalara requires embracing AI as an essential capability, not an optional tool. We provide access to AI tools, training, and support so employees can grow their skills and innovate as part of their daily work.
Avalara Success Traits
- Adaptability – Change is a constant at Avalara. We accept the risk of trying new solutions and learn quickly from setbacks. We stay agile and adjust when circumstances shift.
- Ownership – Ownership is about accountability. We take responsibility for decisions, own projects from start to finish, and never make excuses.
- Curiosity – We ask "why?" every day and don't stop until we understand. We seek to constantly challenge the status quo and find better ways to solve problems.
- You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.
- You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.
- You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.
Total Rewards
In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.
What You Need To Know About Avalara:
We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.
We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.
We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner plays a key role in driving hiring success across Engineering and teams within the US. This role operates within Avalara’s global Talent Acquisition organization and partners closely with business leaders to develop and execute effective hiring strategies. It requires a high level of autonomy, strong stakeholder management, and a consultative approach to ensure high-quality, timely hires in a competitive market. The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner helps shape hiring plans, advise on talent trends, and champion Avalara’s growth across these key regions.
What Your Responsibilities Will Be:- Manage full-cycle recruitment across Engineering, Product roles in the US and possibly LATAM region — from intake through offer.
- Partner closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to define needs, build strategies, and drive hiring outcomes.
- Use tools like LinkedIn Recruiter to proactively source top talent and build diverse pipelines.
- Translate market research into actionable hiring strategies, including competitor insights, compensation trends, and talent availability.
- Own the candidate experience, ensuring timely communication, smooth process flow, and alignment with Avalara’s brand.
- Strong experience leveraging AI tools and recruiting technology to enhance speed, quality, and efficiency throughout the hiring lifecycle.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including interview process design, DEI initiatives, and talent analytics.
- 10+ years of professional experience in full-cycle recruiting, with strong experience supporting AI first SaaS organizations engineering, and product lines of business.
- Proven success leading full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized AI, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering roles across research and applied engineering teams.
- Deep understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), large language models, data science workflows, and cloud-based ML infrastructure.
- Proven success recruiting within EMEA and LATAM regions, with a strong understanding of local talent markets.
- Skilled in leveraging advanced sourcing techniques (e.g., GitHub, Stack Overflow, technical communities, boolean searches) to identify and engage passive talent
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple roles with competing priorities.
- Experience advising senior stakeholders on hiring decisions, market insights, and strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate AI tools and technology into recruiting workflows.
- Demonstrated recruiting experience utilizing AI-driven platforms, including Paradox, HiredScore, and BrightHire, to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate engagement.
- Familiarity with Workday or similar enterprise-level ATS platforms.
AI Use in Role
- Avalara is an AI-first company. We expect every Avalarian to actively leverage AI to enhance productivity, quality, innovation, and customer value. AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products and success at Avalara requires embracing AI as an essential capability, not an optional tool. We provide access to AI tools, training, and support so employees can grow their skills and innovate as part of their daily work.
Avalara Success Traits
- Adaptability – Change is a constant at Avalara. We accept the risk of trying new solutions and learn quickly from setbacks. We stay agile and adjust when circumstances shift.
- Ownership – Ownership is about accountability. We take responsibility for decisions, own projects from start to finish, and never make excuses.
- Curiosity – We ask "why?" every day and don't stop until we understand. We seek to constantly challenge the status quo and find better ways to solve problems.
- You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.
- You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.
- You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.
Total Rewards
In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.
What You Need To Know About Avalara:
We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.
We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.
We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Senior Level Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level talent acquisition specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have led full-cycle recruiting programs, managed or mentored recruiting teams, and owned relationships with senior business partners. Demonstrating experience building scalable sourcing strategies, reducing time-to-fill across high-volume or specialized pipelines, and influencing workforce planning decisions gives candidates a clear edge over those who have only executed individual requisitions.
Which companies hire senior level talent acquisition specialists?
Companies hiring senior level talent acquisition specialists right now include Whatnot, Amazon, and Cap Global Works, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations with complex or high-volume hiring needs, including large enterprises, fast-scaling technology firms, and companies undergoing significant workforce transformation.
Are there remote senior level talent acquisition specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid availability is strong at this level. About 36% of senior level talent acquisition specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how many organizations now manage recruiting functions across distributed teams and geographies. Filtering by work setting when you search helps you target the arrangement that fits your situation.
What makes a talent acquisition specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. At this stage, professionals are expected to set recruiting strategy for entire business units or functions, lead or mentor junior recruiters, partner with HR leadership on workforce planning, and drive process improvements across the hiring lifecycle. The distinction from mid-level roles lies in accountability for outcomes, not just activity.
Which industries hire the most senior level talent acquisition specialists?
Senior Level talent acquisition specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand at this level because of ongoing competition for specialized talent, large headcount targets, and the organizational complexity that requires experienced recruiters who can operate strategically rather than reactively.