Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

WatchGuard Technologies; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WatchGuard Technologies in Miami, FL is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruiting across technical, corporate, and leadership roles. This onsite role partners with hiring managers to design strategies, source top talent, and deliver a strong candidate experience.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of recruiting experience in tech, strong interviewing skills, and expertise with ATS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in tech.
• Experience recruiting for technical, corporate, and professional roles.
• Proven success sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines.
• Experience with ATS platforms (Lever, Greenhouse, Workday, or similar).
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational skills; capable of managing multiple requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct intake meetings to understand position requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
• Create compelling job postings and recruitment marketing strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates across the organization.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with detailed assessments.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

ATS proficiency

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Sourcing passive candidates

LinkedIn Recruiter

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lever

Greenhouse

Workday

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

$80,000 - $90,000 a year

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location:

Miami, FL (Fully Onsite)

Department:

Human Resources / Talent Acquisition

Reports To:

Director of Talent Acquisition or VP, Human Resources

About The Company

We are a global technology company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that help businesses operate more securely, efficiently, and effectively. Our people are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to building diverse, high-performing teams that drive our continued growth and success. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Miami office. This role is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment across a wide range of positions, partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders to attract, assess, and hire top talent. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about delivering exceptional candidate experience, and brings a proactive, consultative approach to recruiting.

Position Summary

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will serve as a strategic recruiting partner, leading end-to-end hiring efforts for technical, corporate, and leadership-level positions. This role requires a strong understanding of recruiting best practices, talent market trends, sourcing strategies, and stakeholder management. The successful candidate will influence hiring decisions through data-driven insights, build strong talent pipelines, improve recruiting processes, and ensure a positive experience for candidates and hiring teams alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct intake meetings to understand position requirements, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Create compelling job postings and recruitment marketing strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates for a variety of roles across the organization.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with detailed assessments and recommendations.
• Facilitate interview scheduling and manage communications throughout the hiring process.
• Lead offer negotiations and collaborate with HR and Compensation teams to develop competitive offers.

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain pipelines of high-quality passive and active candidates.
• Drive employee referral programs and talent community engagement initiatives.
• Support diversity recruitment efforts and broaden candidate sourcing channels.

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience through timely communication and transparent updates.
• Ensure candidates receive professional, respectful interactions throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage candidate feedback and maintain strong employer brand representation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within the technology industry.
• Experience recruiting for technical, corporate, and professional-level roles.
• Proven success sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Lever, Greenhouse, Workday, or similar).
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and modern sourcing tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SaaS, cybersecurity, software, or technology organization.
• Experience recruiting internationally or across multiple geographic regions.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance requirements.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on strategic hiring initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or AIRS.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.