Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k contributions

15 days vacation

11 paid holidays

Bi-annual reviews and annual pay rises

Health and wellness benefits including

Team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. is seeking a strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the talent function and shape the workforce enabling our next phase of growth.

The role partners with executive leadership to translate business needs into proactive recruiting programs, improve candidate experience, and build scalable, data-driven hiring processes across functions. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in talent acquisition, proven leadership of recruiting teams, and a track record in high-growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years in talent acquisition with 5+ years leading recruiting teams.
• Proven success in enterprise recruiting strategies within tech or fast-growth firms.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise talent acquisition strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead recruiting operations, establish standards, and optimize processes.
• Partner with executives on workforce planning, succession, and critical talent gaps.
• Lead executive, technical, and business-critical hiring with external networks.
• Drive employer brand and talent marketing in competitive markets.
• Build dashboards and analytics to measure recruiting performance and impact.
• Champion diversity and an exceptional candidate experience.

Skills

Executive partnership

Leadership coaching

Data-driven decision making

Talent strategy

Recruiting operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Employer branding

Candidate experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

AI-enabled recruiting solutions

Job description

Overview

TP-Link is seeking a strategic and business-minded Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the company's talent acquisition function and help shape the workforce that will drive our next phase of growth.

This leader will develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives, organizational priorities, and long-term workforce plans. Beyond leading recruiting operations, this role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by providing market intelligence, workforce insights, and talent strategies that enable the organization to attract and retain exceptional talent.

The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with operational excellence, balancing executive partnership, team leadership, recruiting expertise, process optimization, and data-driven decision making. This individual will champion an exceptional candidate experience while building scalable recruiting programs that support a rapidly growing technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth objectives and organizational priorities
• Partner with senior leadership to anticipate workforce needs, succession requirements, and critical talent gaps
• Translate business strategies into proactive recruiting initiatives that ensure organizational readiness for future growth
• Provide competitive market intelligence, labor market trends, compensation insights, and hiring recommendations to executive leadership

Workforce Planning & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, hiring priorities, and talent availability
• Conduct regular talent planning sessions with business leaders to forecast hiring needs and prioritize critical roles
• Develop recruiting strategies tailored to each business function while balancing speed, quality, diversity, and cost
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners to align hiring initiatives with broader people strategies

Talent Acquisition Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of recruiters and sourcing professionals
• Establish clear performance expectations and recruiting standards while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous development
• Create career development opportunities that strengthen recruiting capabilities across the team
• Build a culture focused on innovation, customer service, and operational excellence

Executive Recruitment & Critical Hiring

• Oversee recruitment for executive, leadership, technical, and business-critical positions
• Personally lead searches for senior leadership and strategically important roles
• Build strong external talent networks to proactively engage high-caliber passive candidates
• Partner with executives throughout the hiring process to ensure thoughtful selection decisions

Employer Brand & Talent Marketing

• Develop and strengthen TP-Link's employer value proposition to enhance brand recognition in competitive talent markets
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to promote TP-Link as an employer of choice
• Expand strategic partnerships with universities, professional organizations, industry associations, and community organizations
• Lead campus recruiting and early career initiatives that build sustainable talent pipelines

Recruiting Operations & Process Excellence

• Establish scalable recruiting processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and hiring quality
• Continuously evaluate and optimize recruiting technologies, sourcing platforms, AI capabilities, and talent acquisition tools
• Ensure recruiting practices support compliance, consistency, and an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience
• Drive continuous improvement through process automation and operational best practices

Talent Intelligence & Analytics

• Develop recruiting dashboards and executive reporting that provide meaningful insights into hiring performance
• Utilize data to evaluate recruiting effectiveness, forecast hiring trends, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements
• Monitor key metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, hiring manager satisfaction, candidate experience, offer acceptance, sourcing effectiveness, and diversity outcomes
• Present strategic talent insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Diversity, Inclusion & Candidate Experience

• Develop innovative strategies that expand diverse talent pipelines and promote equitable hiring practices
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience that reflects TP-Link's values throughout every stage of the recruiting lifecycle
• Promote inclusive interviewing practices and partner with hiring teams to reduce bias and improve hiring decisions

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including at least 5+ years leading recruiting teams
• Demonstrated success developing enterprise recruiting strategies within a high-growth technology or fast-paced organization
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational growth initiatives
• Proven ability to recruit across technical, engineering, corporate, sales, and executive functions
• Strong leadership experience coaching and developing recruiting professionals
• Expertise leveraging recruiting metrics and analytics to drive strategic decision making
• Experience implementing and optimizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing technologies, CRM platforms, and AI-enabled recruiting solutions
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and executive presentation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering results in a dynamic business environment

Benefits

Salary range: $160,000-$200,000

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
• Employer quarterly contributions to 401k funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building event

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.