Talent Acquisition Principal

Via; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plans

401K matching

Fully paid parental leave

PTO 20 days annually

Equity in total compensation

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Via is seeking a Talent Acquisition Principal in New York to partner with recruiters and hiring managers, shaping sourcing strategies for core roles and building diverse candidate pools.

You will map top talent across US markets, run data-driven interviews, and design fair processes that improve candidate experience while helping the team hit aggressive hiring goals. This role includes equity and a comprehensive benefits package reflective of a fast-growing mobility company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience at a high-growth company.
• Experience partnering with recruiters and hiring managers.
• Strong communication and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and implement candidate outreach strategies.
• Proactively map, track, and source top technical talent across major US markets; become a subject matter expert in industry trends.
• Build diverse candidate pools using various sourcing techniques.
• Make data-driven decisions, using metrics to assess sourcing effectiveness and results.
• Design and implement a comprehensive and fair interview process; refine via feedback and data-driven insights.
• Conduct initial conversations and preliminary interviews across teams and functions.
• Create a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the interview process.
• Develop robust internal processes to optimize the Strategic Growth function.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Boolean search

Stakeholder management

Recruiting analytics

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Boolean search tools

Job description

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

As a Talent Acquisition Principal at Via, you'll play a direct role in growing, scaling, and operationalizing talent processes. We’re a people first organization and it’s the cornerstone of Via’s success. You will work in partnership with recruiters and hiring managers to find the best candidates for a variety of functions. You’ll implement thoughtful and creative strategies to engage top talent. You'll help craft and refine our strategies for candidate engagement and experience. As Via continues to scale, you will play a critical role in helping achieve our ambitious hiring goals.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent at Via.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand their hiring needs to help create and implement strategies for candidate outreach
• Proactively map, track, and source top technical talent across major US markets; leveraging your strong research skills, you'll become a subject matter expert in industry trends and complex talent searches
• Build strong, diverse, and inclusive candidate pools using various sourcing techniques
• Make data-driven decisions, using relevant metrics to assess the effectiveness of your sourcing strategies and demonstrate results
• Design and implement a comprehensive and fair interview process; leverage feedback and data-driven insights to refine accordingly
• Conduct initial conversations and preliminary interviews with candidates across teams and functions
• Create a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the interview experience
• Develop robust internal processes to optimize the efficacy, agility and impact of the Strategic Growth function

Who You Are:

• Intellectually curious, collaborative, and eager to grow in a fast-moving People Operations function
• Results-driven; you're motivated to meet and exceed your goals
• Reliable, independent, and able to manage high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment
• A savvy, tactful, and graceful communicator – you intuitively find the right tone in every situation, and enjoy working with others
• Analytical and innovative; you're a natural problem-solver, and you approach new challenges with creativity
• Technically savvy; you may already know some Boolean operators, and you're excited to explore new platforms
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience at a high growth company

Compensation and Benefits:

• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching
• Base Salary Range: $95,000- $145,000 per year plus equity as part of a total compensation package. Final compensation will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Comprehensive health coverage, with low-cost dental and vision plans.
• A 401(k) with company match and vesting.
• Fully paid parental leave for new parents, with extended leave options.
• Additional benefits (mental health, pet insurance, and other wellness perks).
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually.

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Via is an equal opportunity employer.