Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Toast; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peer and company recognition programs

Unlimited Vacation

Sabbatical after five years

Professional Development Reimbursement

Wellness Stipend

401(k) and matching

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Mental Health Benefits

Backup childcare subsidies

Job summary

Toast is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead high-volume recruiting across R&D and G&A in a fast-paced environment. You will own the full hiring process, build strong candidate pools, ensure an excellent candidate experience, and collaborate closely with hiring managers to align on requirements and timelines.

The role emphasizes data-backed decisions, stakeholder management, and a proactive mindset to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• Proven depth and breadth of experience in high-volume recruiting across R&D and/or G&A functions.
• Proficiency in using recruitment data and metrics to influence hiring decisions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Greenhouse as an ATS preferred.
• Experience recruiting for sales talent at a SaaS company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process, building candidate pools and delivering a great candidate experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to fill roles across R&D and G&A functions.
• Deliver on recruiting goals and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Attract, recruit, and engage top talent for Toast’s R&D and G&A functions.
• Review substantial inbound applications using the ATS and identify top candidates quickly.
• Provide sound judgment in all aspects of the recruitment process and balance business needs with candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify requirements and drive decision-making.
• Build relationships with hiring managers via regular syncs and subject matter expertise.
• Offer creative recruitment solutions and adapt strategies to market conditions.
• Deliver diverse pipelines and promote inclusive hiring practices.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Stakeholder management

Data-driven hiring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Greenhouse ATS

Sales talent recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Job description

Who you are

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience with a proven track record of recruiting across sales and customer success
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in high-volume recruiting, successfully partnering with hiring managers to fill roles across various R&D and/or G&A functions
• Proficiency in leveraging recruitment data and metrics to impact hiring decisions
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Experience using Greenhouse as an ATS preferred
• Experience recruiting for sales talent at a SaaS company preferred

What the job involves

• Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll be a key part of our TA team, contributing to how we find and attract talent at Toast. You'll manage the full recruitment process, focusing on building strong candidate pools, making sure candidates have a great experience, and adapting to different hiring needs
• Toast's Talent Acquisition team prioritizes collaboration, expertise, and strong connections with our business partners. We're dedicated to finding the best candidates to support the growth of our company. If you're a recruiter with a passion for finding top talent and a proven track record of success in high volume recruiting, we'd love to hear from you
• Deliver on recruiting goals and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and changing business needs
• Attract, recruit, and engage top talent for Toast’s R&D and/or G&A functions
• Manage and prioritize the review of substantial inbound application volume using our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), identifying top-tier candidates quickly
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making in all aspects of the recruitment process, balancing the needs of the business with candidate experience
• Skillfully navigate complex and ambiguous hiring scenarios, effectively partnering with hiring managers to clarify requirements, align expectations, and drive decision-making
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers through regular recruiting syncs, effective communication, and subject matter expertise
• Help deliver on key business needs by providing creative solutions and adapt recruitment strategies to address market conditions
• Deliver diverse pipelines and support inclusive recruitment processes by educating hiring managers and the business on inclusive hiring practices
• Leverage data and key recruitment metrics to drive an efficient, equitable, and impactful search that ensures the right talent is matched with the right opportunities
• Provide exceptional customer service to both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a positive and memorable experience throughout the recruitment process
• Share ideas, updates, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits

• Peer and company recognition programs
• Unlimited Vacation
• Sabbatical opportunity after five years
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• Commitment to Employee Wellness through resources such as a quarterly Wellness Stipend
• Various peer and company recognition programs
• 401(k) and matching
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Mental Health Benefits
• Subsidized backup childcare