Director of Talent
Airship
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $210,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Partner with senior leadership to understand business priorities and build a high-impact talent and staffing strategy aligned with Airship's growth goals
- Perform global talent planning and headcount management in partnership with the Finance team
- Design and execute a global talent acquisition strategy that supports our digital-first, remote culture
- Design, own, and continuously evolve a dynamic, scalable recruitment operating model that flexes with Airship's hiring needs
- Leverage a strategic mix of internal resources, AI-powered tools, and contract/outsourced support to optimize cost, speed, and quality of hire
- Build the business case for and manage relationships with external recruiting partners (agencies, RPO providers, contract recruiters) to supplement internal capacity during peak periods
- Identify, evaluate, and implement AI and automation tools across the recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and screening to scheduling and candidate engagement — with a focus on efficiency gains and bias mitigation
- Directly recruit for a variety of roles to ensure key positions are filled with top talent
- Manage and elevate the end-to-end candidate experience and recruitment lifecycle
- Develop TA metrics and prepare clear, insightful reports with recommendations for senior leadership
- Shape and strengthen Airship's brand as an employer of choice through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Develop strategies for effectively utilizing contingent workers to support business flexibility and specialized needs
- Ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards across all recruitment activities
- Drive TA enablement through targeted training, education, and clear accountability mechanisms
- Foster an environment of inclusion with an emphasis on developing strategies to build diverse teams
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in talent leadership roles, ideally within a growth tech environment
- Experience building and managing flexible recruiting operating models that leverage internal teams, AI/automation, and external partners (agencies, RPO, contract recruiters)
- Proven success hiring technical and non-technical functions at all levels, including executive search
- Deep understanding of modern recruiting tools, innovative sourcing tactics, and employer branding best practices
- Knowledge of AI applications in recruitment and demonstrable experience implementing AI-driven TA strategies and tools
- Exceptional ability to leverage data and analytics to shape recruitment strategies and inform workforce planning
- Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to scale messaging to diverse audiences
- Experience with global talent acquisition and remote workforce strategies
- Demonstrated experience partnering with executive and senior-level stakeholders on company-wide initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your dependents
- Flexible time off, company paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time off
- Support for your overall wellbeing with mental health and wellness resources
- Employer-subsidized life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability
- A digital-first work environment and a monthly stipend to support remote work
- Mentorship and growth opportunities to build skills and accelerate professional development
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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