Burkland

Senior People & Talent Lead

Burkland

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and execute innovative, scalable recruitment strategies to attract and hire diverse, high-performing talent across the organization.
  • Partner closely with senior leaders to understand business objectives, workforce planning needs, and evolving talent priorities.
  • Monitor industry and market trends—particularly within professional services—to ensure Burkland remains competitive in its approach to hiring.
  • Use data to inform decisions and continuously improve the recruitment process.
  • Build and strengthen Burkland’s employer brand, clearly articulating our culture, values, and employee experience to position us as an employer of choice.
  • Own the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing and closing candidates.
  • Craft compelling job descriptions and manage postings across various platforms.
  • Build a robust talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to hiring managers and interview teams, including developing and leading “Interview Best Practices” training.
  • Create a positive and engaging experience for all candidates, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
  • Champion Burkland’s employer brand by sharing our culture and values with candidates.
  • Serve as DEIB lead and member of the DEIB Advocacy Leadership Team.
  • Facilitate and expand employee engagement activities such as cultural events, coffee chats and lunch and learns, new hire buddy programs, and more.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including full-cycle recruitment.
  • Proven ability to manage both high-volume as well as specialized or niche hiring in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable working in a fully remote environment, across multiple time zones.
  • Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives.
  • Takes initiative and applies a proactive approach to talent acquisition needs.
  • Possesses a positive, solution-oriented disposition when navigating challenges.
Benefits
  • Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
  • Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
  • 401k with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
  • A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
  • Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach if you’d like!
  • We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills
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