Director of Talent

Constructor; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Constructor is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead and scale its recruiting function. This role involves managing a team, optimizing recruiting processes, and significantly contributing to company culture while ensuring a diverse candidate pipeline. Applicants should have extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting, with strong leadership and project management skills.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation time

Competitive compensation package including stock options

Company sponsored US health coverage

Work from home stipend

Apple laptops provided

Training and development budget

Maternity & Paternity leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across technical and non-technical roles.
• At least 5 years in a people management role.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale talent acquisition across technical and non-technical roles.
• Manage and develop the recruiting team.
• Build and optimize recruiting processes.

Skills

Coaching

Collaboration

Project Management

Communication

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About You

You're an experienced recruiting leader who thrives in fast paced, evolving environments. You know how to set a talent strategy, and you're also comfortable rolling up your sleeves to take on open roles yourself. You've led and grown recruiting teams that include both sourcers and full-cycle recruiters, and you're energized by the challenge of building scalable, inclusive processes that support a company's next stage of growth.

In this role, you'll report to the Sr. Director of People Operations, who oversees the broader People department. You'll work closely with leaders across all functions to understand their hiring goals, coach them through best practices, and build a high-performing talent engine that brings exceptional people into the company. You'll mentor and guide a growing team, help shape our employer brand, and make sure we're continuously improving how we attract, assess, and hire talent.

We're looking for someone who is thoughtful, hands-on, and deeply invested in building great teams. You'll be a key partner in helping us grow with care and make sure our people practices scale with us.

About Us

Constructor is the next-generation platform for search and discovery in ecommerce, built on a unique GPT-based architecture made specifically for commerce . Constructor's AI-first solutions make it easier for shoppers to discover products they want to buy and for ecommerce teams to deliver highly personalized experiences, from search, to recommendations, to AI Shopping Agents and everything in between. Optimizing specifically for ecommerce metrics like revenue, conversion rate and profit, Constructor generates consistent $10M+ lifts for some of the biggest brands in ecommerce, such as Sephora, Petco, Under Armour, home24, Birkenstock and The Very Group. Constructor is a U.S. based company that has been in market since 2019. It was founded by Eli Finkelshteyn and Dan McCormick who still lead the company today.

We're a passionate team of technologists who love solving problems and want to make our customers' and coworkers' lives better. We value empathy, openness, curiosity, continuous improvement, and are excited by metrics that matter. We believe that empowering everyone in a company to do what they think is best can lead to great things.

About The Position

• Lead and scale the talent acquisition function to meet current and future hiring needs, across both technical and non-technical roles
• Manage, coach, and grow the recruiting team, fostering a culture of ownership, development, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to deeply understand hiring needs
• Contribute to our remote workforce and find the best candidates around the globe
• Build and optimize recruiting processes that are scalable and mindful of the candidate experience - from sourcing through to offer
• Drive a diverse and high-quality talent pipeline, leveraging sourcing strategies, referrals, and tools
• Own talent data and reporting, using analytics to improve hiring velocity, quality of hire, and team performance
• Champion an excellent candidate experience that reflects Constructor's values and culture
• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives that position Constructor as an employer of choice in our key markets
• Contribute to company wide talent strategy as a key member of the People leadership team, aligning talent plans with broader organizational goals
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across technical and non-technical roles, with at least 5+ years in a people management role
• Experience scaling a recruiting function within a fast-paced or startup environment
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop recruiters and recruiting managers
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering directly with senior leadership
• Comfortable using recruiting data and reporting tools to drive insights, strategy, and performance
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear and persuasive communicator - both written and verbal
• Demonstrated commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams
• You are thoughtful, proactive, and adaptable, and bring a sense of ownership and care to your work
  
  
  

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation time -we strongly encourage all of our employees take at least 3 weeks per year
• A competitive compensation package including stock options
• Company sponsored US health coverage (100% paid for employee)
• Fully remote team - choose where you live
• Work from home stipend! We want you to have the resources you need to set up your home office
• Apple laptops provided for new employees
• Training and development budget for every employee, refreshed each year
• Maternity & Paternity leave for qualified employees
• Work with smart people who will help you grow and make a meaningful impact
  
  
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Constructor

At Constructor.io we are committed to cultivating a work environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome individuals of all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of their education, diversity of opinion, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or affiliation in any other protected group.