Head of Talent Acquisition

Apollo.io; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 292,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus/Commissions

401(k)

Paid holidays & flex PTO

Parental leave

EAP & wellbeing benefits

Global travel coverage

Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance

FSA/HSA and medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Apollo.io is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to build and scale a global recruiting organization. This leadership role combines AI-powered strategies with automation to drive efficiency, quality, and a superb candidate experience across R&D, GTM, and G&A.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in recruiting, a track record at high-growth startups or unicorns, global team management, and a data-driven mindset for connecting hiring priorities to business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recruiting experience, including time at a high-growth startup.
• Proven track record of scaling TA functions in late-stage startups or unicorns.
• Experience with PLG and SMB go-to-market models.
• Global recruiting teams across technical, go-to-market, and G&A.
• Strong metrics, process design, and systems implementation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Talent Acquisition function to support Apollo’s rapid growth across all business units.
• Design and execute a global recruiting strategy that leverages AI and automation.
• Build and mentor a high-performing TA team.
• Partner with the executive team to forecast hiring needs and align priorities.
• Establish and monitor recruiting metrics to drive data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with Marketing and People teams to strengthen Apollo’s employer brand.
• Implement scalable recruiting operations, tools, and systems.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Global recruiting

AI-powered recruiting

Cross-functional collaboration

Hiring strategy

People leadership

Tools

AI recruiting tools

Job description

Apollo.io is the leading go-to-market solution for revenue teams, trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally, from rapidly growing startups to some of the world's largest enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company is one of the fastest growing companies in SaaS, raising approximately $250 million to date and valued at $1.6 billion. Apollo.io provides sales and marketing teams with easy access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies worldwide, along with tools to engage and convert these contacts in one unified platform. By helping revenue professionals find the most accurate contact information and automating the outreach process, Apollo.io turns prospects into customers. Apollo raised a series D in 2023 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and more, and counts the former President and COO of Hubspot, JD Sherman, among its board members.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Talent Acquisition to join our rapidly growing technology startup. This critical leadership role will be responsible for building and scaling a high-performing global recruiting organization, implementing AI-powered recruiting strategies, and serving as a trusted partner to our executive team. The ideal candidate will combine a deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices with a passion for innovation and automation. San Francisco Bay Area candidates strongly preferred due to the proximity to our executive team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and scale the Talent Acquisition function to support Apollo’s rapid growth across all business units, including R&D, go-to-market, and G&A.
• Design and execute a global recruiting strategy that leverages AI and automation to drive efficiency, quality, and an exceptional candidate experience.
• Build and mentor a high-performing TA team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Partner closely with the executive team and senior leaders to forecast hiring needs and align recruiting priorities with business objectives.
• Establish and track key recruiting metrics to measure performance, optimize processes, and drive data‑driven 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 to enable a seamless and efficient hiring process.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of recruiting experience, ideally including time at a high-growth startup.
• Proven track record of scaling TA 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.
• Strong operational mindset, with expertise in recruiting metrics, process design, and systems implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and a hands‑on approach to execution.

The listed Pay Range reflects the total cash compensation inclusive of annual base salary and annual bonus as applicable. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonus target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Apollo and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include:

• equity
• company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• at least 10 paid holidays per year, flex PTO, and parental leave
• employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits
• global travel coverage
• life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• FSA/HSA and medical, dental, and vision benefits

San Francisco Pay Range

$292,000—$365,000 USD

We are AI Native

Apollo.io is an AI-native company built on a culture of continuous improvement. We’re on the front lines of driving productivity for our customers—and we expect the same mindset from our team. If you're energized by finding smarter, faster ways to get things done using AI and automation, you'll thrive here.

Why You’ll Love Working at Apollo

At Apollo, we’re driven by a shared mission: to help our customers unlock their full revenue potential. That’s why we take extreme ownership of our work, move with focus and urgency, and learn voraciously to stay ahead.

We invest deeply in your growth, ensuring you have the resources, support, and autonomy to own your role and make a real impact. Collaboration is at our core—we’re all for one, meaning you’ll have a team across departments ready to help you succeed. We encourage bold ideas and courageous action, giving you the freedom to experiment, take smart risks, and drive big wins.

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, where you can push boundaries, and where your career can thrive—Apollo is the place for you.

Learn more here!