Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Carta; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital software firm in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner. This role involves managing full-cycle recruitment for software engineers and data scientists while advising engineering leaders on hiring strategies. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of technical recruiting experience and a track record of sourcing passive candidates using advanced recruitment tools. The company offers a competitive salary with a range of $106,250 - $125,000 CAD, equity, and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Equity for all full-time roles

Exceptional benefits

Commission plans where applicable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high-growth technical recruiting environment.
• Proven track record of engaging passive candidates.
• Comfortable managing multiple requisitions simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle for software engineering and data science.
• Advise senior engineering leaders on hiring strategies.
• Drive improvements to the hiring process.

Skills

Full-cycle technical recruiting experience

Sourcing passive talent

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Growth mindset

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Greenhouse ATS

Gem sourcing tool

Job description

The Company You’ll Join

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world‑class software, purpose‑built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence.

Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure.

Together, Carta is creating the end‑to‑end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital.

For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page.

The Problems You’ll Solve

At Carta, Our Employees Set Out On a Mission To Unlock The Power Of Equity Ownership For More People In More Places. We Believe That The Problems We Solve Today Unlock The Opportunities Of Tomorrow. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, You’ll Work To

• Learn the Carta business inside and out so you can be a strategic advisor
• Own the relationship with senior engineering leaders, strategically partnering with them to identify and understand business needs and priorities while acting as the recruiting subject matter expert
• Run the full recruitment life cycle, from initial outreach to closing stages for software engineering and data science talent
• Adapt to changing headcount priorities related to business outcomes and priorities
• Drive improvements to the hiring and interview process while providing a unique perspective on market trends and industry best practices
• Be the face of Carta to our amazing candidates! Maintain professional and courteous communication with candidates to foster long‑term relationships
• Source both active and passive candidates utilizing creative strategies and techniques
• Ensure a high level of data integrity with our ATS (Greenhouse), Sourcing tool (Gem) and other people systems

The Team You’ll Work With

We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Technical Recruiter who is energized by the challenge of hiring world class talent to drive Carta’s business forward. As a member of our Talent Acquisition team, you will partner closely with engineering leaders and other TA team members to shape and refine a scalable, consistent, technical recruiting strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to drive process improvements while ensuring we hire the best talent.

About You

• 5+ years of full‑cycle technical recruiting experience in a high‑growth / high‑impact environment, preferably with experience hiring software engineers, data scientists, and engineering leaders
• A track record of sourcing and engaging passive talent using diverse strategies and platforms, including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Gem and other advanced recruitment tools
• Must be adept at working effectively within a pooled hiring model, managing candidates across multiple requisitions or teams simultaneously
• First principles thinking approach, you are talented at removing roadblocks and creative problem solving
• Able to build trust and establish genuine relationships with both hiring partners and candidates by working to understand intrinsic motivators and end‑state goals
• Strong communication skills, you have high content to word ratio and prioritize coaching and delivering feedback both internally amongst the team and externally to our hiring partners and candidates
• You have a growth mindset - you welcome new challenges because the risks and potential failures are opportunities to learn and develop
• Strong attention to detail and operational excellence - you’re able to prioritize across many stakeholders and candidate pools without dropping the ball
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast‑moving environments, and thrive on a high level of autonomy and responsibility

At Carta, you’re not just an employee. You’re a builder who is creating infrastructure that accelerates innovation and empowers more ownership. Cartans are helpful, relentless, unconventional and kind; representing Carta’s Identity Traits. They work collaboratively and cross functionally to challenge the status quo; working towards a common goal of creating more owners in the private markets.

Salary

Carta’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. Our minimum cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role is: $106,250 - $125,000 CAD in Waterloo - Kitchner. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

Benefits

Benefits include market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and commissions plans where applicable.

Disclosures

• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.
• Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details.
• For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy, CA Candidate Privacy, and Brazil Transparency Report.
• Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to [e-mail].