Head of Talent Acquisition

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career growth

Collaborative teams

Diversity in hiring

Recruitment tech

Hands-on role

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead our talent strategy for a fast-moving media organization. You will own end-to-end recruitment across creative, technical, and production teams, partnering with managers to deliver high-quality hires.

This remote role blends strategic leadership with hands-on recruitment oversight, mentoring a team, improving processes, and optimizing recruitment technology to drive ROI across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years leading full-cycle recruitment.
• Expertise in broadcast media and live event production.
• Experience in project/event-based staffing.
• Strong leadership and managerial experience.
• Familiarity with Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and HireEZ.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative recruitment processes.
• Partner with managers to craft detailed job postings.
• Proactively source, screen, and interview candidates.
• Mentor and manage a team of recruiters.
• Advise on sourcing strategies and recruitment methodologies.
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics. Oversee recruitment technology and assess ROI.

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to join the team of a leader in the Media space.

This leader will own the talent acquisition function, shaping the recruiting strategy and execution needed to support a dynamic, fast-moving business. The role will partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across creative, technical, and production-focused teams. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on recruiting oversight, including process improvement, team mentorship, and recruiting technology optimization.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative recruitment processes
• Partner with managers to craft detailed job postings
• Proactively source, screen, and interview candidates
• Mentor and manage a team of recruiters
• Advise on sourcing strategies and recruitment methodologies
• Track and analyze key recruitment metricsOversee recruitment technology and assess ROI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years leading full-cycle recruitment
• Expertise in broadcast media and live event production
• Experience in project/event-based staffing
• Strong leadership and managerial experience
• Familiarity with Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and HireEZ
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility within specified metro areas
• Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship
• Collaboration with creative and technical teams
• Engagement in a diverse talent acquisition strategy
• Access to innovative recruitment technologies
• Hands‑on role with direct involvement in staffing initiatives
• Professional development support

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.