Talent Acquisition Consultant, Executive Recruiting, Value Creation

Vista Equity Partners; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Vista Equity Partners is seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant to partner with CEOs and board teams to run end-to-end executive searches for portfolio companies. You will collaborate with external search firms to ensure high-quality outcomes and help scale Vista's recruiting with GenAI-enabled workflows.

In this fast-paced role, you will build a diverse executive talent network across the SaaS ecosystem, influence senior stakeholders, and travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in executive search or senior recruiting.
• Experience recruiting for software/tech and GTM talent.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with stakeholders.
• Fast-paced, multi-engagement environment experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEOs and board working teams to lead end-to-end executive searches for Vista's portfolio companies.
• Build and cultivate a diverse, top-tier executive talent network across the SaaS ecosystem.
• Partner with external executive search firms to drive consistent, high-quality search outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement of Vista's executive hiring practices and search processes.
• Lead the adoption and development of GenAI-enabled recruiting workflows across the team.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Vista and its portfolio companies to advise on talent strategy.

Skills

Executive search

C-suite recruitment

Stakeholder management

GenAI in recruiting

SaaS recruiting

Go-to-market talent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA preferred

Tools

GenAI tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Consultant will partner directly with CEOs and board working teams to run end-to-end executive searches for Vista's portfolio companies, while building out a diverse, top-tier talent network across the SaaS ecosystem. This person will partner with external search firms to drive consistent, high-quality results, help continuously improve Vista's hiring best practices, and play a lead role in driving GenAI-enabled recruiting workflows across the team. This is a fast-paced environment with significant opportunity to develop and grow alongside a small, senior Talent function.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEOs and board working teams to lead end-to-end executive searches for Vista's portfolio companies.
• Build and cultivate a diverse, top-tier executive talent network across the SaaS ecosystem.
• Partner with external executive search firms to drive consistent, high-quality search outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement of Vista's executive hiring best practices and search processes.
• Lead the adoption and development of GenAI-enabled recruiting workflows across the team.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Vista and its portfolio companies to advise on and drive strategic alignment around executive talent strategy.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $125,000 - $135,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in executive search or senior-level recruiting, ideally with direct exposure to C-suite or VP+ searches.
• Experience recruiting for software or technology companies; comfort evaluating technical and go-to-market talent.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple engagements and shifting priorities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning process rigor without heavy oversight.
• Interest in or experience with GenAI tools as applied to recruiting workflows.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to engage with portfolio companies and Vista teams.
• Private equity, portfolio company, or sponsor-backed environment experience is a plus.

Company Overview

Vista Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses. With over $100 billion in assets under management, Vista partners with founders and management teams across a portfolio spanning Endeavor to Flagship-stage companies, combining deep operational expertise with a long track record of driving growth and value creation. Vista's talent and value creation resources work directly with portfolio company leadership to build world-class executive teams across the ecosystem.