Director of Talent Acquisition

Lemonade, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health & wellness coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

20 paid vacation days

Parental leave

Job summary

Lemonade, Inc. in New York City is seeking a talent leader to oversee our global recruiting strategy and team. As AI transforms the future of work, you will define how we identify uniquely human skills and lead searches across the globe.

This role isn't about filling seats. It emphasizes leadership, building high performing teams, and strategic thinking that looks several years ahead. You will architect skills-driven assessments and scalable, AI-powered recruiting systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in talent, people, business development, or related fields.
• Experience managing and leading global teams.
• Demonstrated use of AI today in talent activities.
• Strong emotional intelligence to engage stakeholders and candidates.

Responsibilities

• In this role you'll be a magnet for exceptional talent and lead our talent team.
• Build a skills-driven talent strategy to measure human abilities AI cannot handle.
• Forecast talent needs with analytical thinking and AI fluency.
• Drive operational excellence with AI-powered recruiting systems.

Skills

10+ years in talent management

Global team leadership

AI appetite

Emotional intelligence

Office presence

Job description

New York, United States | People Ops | Full-time

Not your everyday company

Lemonade completely reinvented how insurance works. As a customer-centric tech company, we created an insurance experience that is smart, instant, and delightful.

At Lemonade, you'll be working with a group of like-minded makers, who get a kick out of moving fast and delivering great products. We surround ourselves with some of the smartest, most motivated, creative people who are filled with positive energy and good karma.

Unlike most publicly traded companies, we're nimble and efficient. We take pride in the fact that we still think and operate like a startup. We don't care much about titles and hierarchy and instead focus on innovation, bold moves, and challenging the status quo.

We're built as a lean, data-driven organization that relies on a common understanding of objectives and goals to provide teams with autonomy and ownership. We don't like spending our days in meetings and we skip committees altogether. At Lemonade, there's no such thing as going over someone's head. We have zero tolerance for bureaucracy, office politics, and lean-back personalities.

As a Public Benefit Corporation and a certified B-Corp, we deliver environmental and social impact using our products and tech. Through our Giveback program, we partner with organizations such as the ACLU, New Story, The Humane Society, Malala Fund, American Red Cross, 360.org, charity: water, and dozens of others, and have donated millions towards reforestation, education, animal rights, LGBTQ+ causes, access to water, and more.

Awarded 'best workplace'

Best Workplace and Best-Led Company by Inc.Magazine

"World Changing" by FastCompany

Recognized as a World Changing Idea by Fast CompanyMagazine

Ranked #1 Home insurance inAmerica

Won best renters and homeowners insurance in America by US News, andothers

Best Pet Insurance inAmerica

Rated "Best Overall Pet Insurance" by Better Homes &Gardens

Rated 4.9 on the AppStore

Among the highest rated apps of alltime

What you're applying for

We're looking for a talent leader to oversee our global recruiting strategy and team. As AI transforms the future of work, finding the right people will become more nuanced, focused on identifying what uniquely human skills will take Lemonade to the next level.

This isn't about filling seats. It's about understanding what skills drive impact, where the talent market is going, and how AI can absorb the mechanics so you can lead our quest to find "needle in a haystack" talent across the globe.

We believe two things matter for every leadership role at Lemonade: leadership that sets the bar for excellence, builds high performing teams, and holds them accountable, and strategy that thinks several years ahead and turns ambitious plans into reality. These aren't buzzwords, they're how we actually work.

Our AI-first approach isn't just a tagline either. We're building the future of insurance with AI at the center, and we need people who are genuinely excited to learn and grow alongside these tools.

In this role you'll

Be a magnet for exceptional talent. Use your strategic thinking and relationship-building superpowers to bring in top talent. Take on our most challenging searches and lead our small but mighty talent team

Build a skills-driven talent strategy. Evolve how we assess talent to measure unique human abilities for the things AI can't, or shouldn't, handle

Forecast like an analyst. Use your analytical thinking and AI fluency to build talent forecasts that inform the business

Drive operational excellence. Build efficient, AI-powered recruiting systems. Know the data, unblock your team, communicate effectively, and ship as if we needed it yesterday

What we're looking for

10+ years in talent, people, business development, relationship management, or related fields

Experience managing and leading global teams

AI appetite, with real examples of how you use AI today

Emotional intelligence that lets you move the business in ways AI can't, and build deep connections with candidates, hiring managers, executives, and other stakeholders

Ready to work in an office environment most days of the week

Please note that this is a global role. We are open to hiring this position in Tel Aviv or New York City.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants from these states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Lemonade's US base salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 - $250,000 plus equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our competitive total rewards package includes comprehensive health & wellness coverage, equity, 401(k) plan with employer match, 20 paid vacation days, and parental leave. Speak to your recruiter to hear more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and our total rewards package.

Things to know…

Lemonade is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We never discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations due to religious beliefs, pregnancy or disabilities, let us know at any time.

Property and casualty insurance is provided by Lemonade Insurance Company (LIC), 5 Crosby St., 3rd floor, New York, NY 10013 or Metromile Insurance Company (MIC), 3080 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Life Insurance provided by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, Administrative Office, one Sammons Plaza, Sioux Falls, SD 57193.

Lemonade Insurance Agency, LLC (LIA) and Metromile Insurance Services LLC (MIS) are licensed insurance agents and appointed by LIC and MIC and both LIA and MIS receive compensation based on the premiums for the insurance policies each sells. Further information is available upon request.

Lemonade Life Insurance Agency, LLC (LLIA) is acting as the agent of North American Company for Life and Health Insurance (policy form LS181 and LS 182 or state version including all applicable endorsements and riders). LLIA receives compensation for the insurance policies it sells and is a sub-producer of Bestow Agency, LLC. Life insurance quotes are provided by Bestow Agency, LLC dba Bestow Insurance Services in CA, who is the licensed agent. Products or issue ages may not be available in all jurisdictions. Limitations or restrictions may apply. Not available in New York. Our application asks about your lifestyle and health; your answers allow us to save you time and avoid offline medical exams.