Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader

Career Launch; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch in San Francisco Bay Area is sourcing a Director of Talent Acquisition. This senior leader will shape recruiting strategy, build systems, and partner with executives to scale teams.

The role emphasizes owning outcomes, balancing speed and quality, and guiding cross-functional hiring across represented employers. Base salary ranges from $165,000 to $240,000 per year, with potential bonus or equity depending on employer and scope.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading the relevant operating, legal, people, or executive function.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and written and verbal communication.
• A record of improving systems and delivering outcomes across organizational boundaries.
• Comfort working directly with executives on ambiguous and sensitive priorities.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, compliance, and long-term organizational health.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the employer without misrepresenting work status.

Responsibilities

• Build the recruiting strategy, team, systems, and executive hiring capability.
• Own strategy, operating cadence, and measurable outcomes for the assigned function.
• Translate executive priorities into clear plans, owners, timelines, and decision points.
• Build repeatable systems that improve speed, quality, accountability, and risk management.
• Coordinate high-stakes work across leaders, teams, and external partners.
• Surface risks early and provide concise recommendations supported by evidence.
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching, documentation, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic hiring

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion

Job description

Career Launch in San Francisco Bay Area is sourcing a Director of Talent Acquisition. This senior leader will shape recruiting strategy, build systems, and partner with executives to scale teams.

The role emphasizes owning outcomes, balancing speed and quality, and guiding cross-functional hiring across represented employers. Base salary ranges from $165,000 to $240,000 per year, with potential bonus or equity depending on employer and scope.