Remote-First Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

UNKNOWN; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Comprehensive group benefits with no-w

Remote first company

Employer-funded retirement plans

Networking with Tailscalars IRL

Job summary

Tailscale is hiring multiple Talent Acquisition Partners on a 6-month contract basis, with potential to extend or convert to full-time. You will lead full-cycle recruiting for Engineering, Product & Design, GTM & G&A, or cross-functional roles, partnering with hiring managers to craft strategies and deliver a top-tier candidate experience.

We value curious, adaptable recruiters who can learn quickly and operate in a distributed, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, or related tech sectors.
• Experience recruiting within Engineering, Product & Design (EPD), GTM & G&A, or across multiple functions and levels.
• Strong full-cycle recruiting skills across intake, sourcing, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, offer negotiation, and closing.
• Ability to translate hiring needs into effective recruiting strategies for complex or competitive searches.
• Proven consultative partner to hiring managers with sound judgment and market insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex searches across EPD, GTM, and G&A, or combinations based on business needs.
• Develop recruiting strategies, define candidate profiles, and establish effective interview processes.
• Advise hiring teams with market insights, timelines, and tradeoffs to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with Sourcers, Coordinators, TA Ops, and leadership to scale hiring.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

EPD/GTM/G&A recruiting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Job description

Tailscale is hiring multiple Talent Acquisition Partners on a 6-month contract basis, with potential to extend or convert to full-time. You will lead full-cycle recruiting for Engineering, Product & Design, GTM & G&A, or cross-functional roles, partnering with hiring managers to craft strategies and deliver a top-tier candidate experience.

We value curious, adaptable recruiters who can learn quickly and operate in a distributed, remote-first environment.