Head of Talent Acquisition

Apollo.io

Head of Talent Acquisition scaling global recruiting with AI and automation. Leading talent strategy for Apollo.io’s go-to-market SaaS platform.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $292,000 - $365,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scaling Talent Acquisition functions, leveraging AI-powered recruiting tools, and implementing effective recruiting strategies. Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams while aligning recruiting priorities with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Acquisition LeadershipAI-Powered Recruiting ToolsGlobal Recruiting ManagementRecruiting Metrics ExpertiseStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Recruiting Strategy DesignProcess DesignSystems ImplementationData-Informed Decision-MakingPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTrust BuildingInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI Recruiting ToolsRecruiting Operations Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Growth StartupUnicorn-Stage CompaniesPLGSMB Go-To-MarketEmployer Branding

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Apollo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and scale the Talent Acquisition function across R&D, go-to-market, and G&A business units
Design and execute a global recruiting strategy leveraging AI and automation
Build and mentor a high-performing Talent Acquisition team
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Partner with the executive team and senior leaders to forecast hiring needs and align recruiting priorities with business objectives
Establish and track recruiting metrics to measure performance and optimize processes
Drive data-informed decision-making
Collaborate with Marketing and People teams to enhance Apollo’s employer brand and attract top-tier candidates
Implement scalable recruiting operations, tools, and systems
Enable a seamless and efficient hiring process

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of recruiting experience, ideally including time at a high-growth startup
Proven track record of scaling Talent Acquisition functions in late-stage startups or unicorn-stage companies, ideally with PLG and SMB go-to-market experience
Deep familiarity with AI-powered recruiting tools and a track record of using technology to improve recruiting outcomes
Experience managing global recruiting teams and hiring across technical, go-to-market, and G&A roles
Expertise in recruiting metrics, process design, and systems implementation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization
Strategic thinking, bias for action, and hands-on approach to execution
San Francisco Bay Area candidates strongly preferred due to proximity to the executive team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Company bonus
401(k) plan
At least 10 paid holidays per year
Flex PTO
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Wellbeing benefits
Global travel coverage
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
STD insurance
LTD insurance
FSA/HSA
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Resources, support, and autonomy for professional growth