Talent Acquisition Specialist (Milan)

Eight Sleep; Milan (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Team offsites

Employee discount

World-class team

Job summary

Eight Sleep is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own end-to-end hiring for a portfolio of critical roles globally. You’ll actively source, engage, and close top talent, partnering with hiring managers to build pipelines and drive a fast, high-standard interview process.

You’ll manage multiple regions and functions, leverage AI and human judgment, and continuously optimize workflows to scale our growth. Strong English communication and a proven track record are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-growth startup, D2C, or tech environment.
• Proven track record sourcing and closing passive candidates via LinkedIn outreach.
• Experience recruiting across multiple functions (e.g., marketing, web, mobile) and global regions.
• Strong stakeholder management to keep hiring managers aligned and moving.
• Familiarity with modern ATS tools; Ashby is a plus; metrics-driven in pipeline health.
• Exceptional communicator, fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Own Hiring End-to-End: Lead the full-cycle recruiting loop for a global portfolio of roles, across regions.
• Target Top 1% Talent: Proactively identify and engage elite talent across channels and university partnerships.
• Advise Hiring Managers: Sharply scope roles, unblock bottlenecks, and drive a seamless interview cadence.
• Maintain a High Talent Bar: Assess candidates rigorously to ensure top standards and culture fit.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Create dashboards tracking health of the hiring process for leadership visibility.
• Process Optimization: Upgrade recruiting workflows in Ashby to accelerate hiring.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

LinkedIn outreach

Global hiring

Stakeholder management

English fluency

ATS familiarity

Tools

Ashby ATS

Job description

Join the Sleep Fitness Movement

At Eight Sleep, we’re on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. As the world’s first sleep fitness company, we’re redefining what it means to be well-rested and building the most advanced hardware, software, and AI technology to make it possible. Our products power peak mental, physical, and emotional performance by transforming every night of sleep into a personalized, data-driven recovery experience.

We are trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health-conscious consumers in over 30 countries worldwide. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, 2026 and twice named to TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year.” We operate like a high-performance team: fast, focused, and motivated by impact. We don’t just ship; we iterate, refine, and obsess over the details that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger.

Every role at Eight Sleep is a chance to create cutting-edge technology, collaborate with world-class talent, and help shape a future where sleep isn’t passive - it’s a powerful tool for living better. If you’re tired of the ordinary and driven to build at the edge of what’s possible, this is your moment. Join us and lead the movement that’s transforming how the world sleeps and what we’re all capable of when we wake up.

High Standards. No Apologies.

We operate with intensity because our mission demands it. At Eight Sleep, we bring the same mindset as the world’s top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isn’t a 9-to-5. Our team is deeply committed, often putting in 60+ hours a week –not because we’re told to, but because we’re invested. We’re here to build fast, push limits, and deliver without compromise. If you thrive under pressure and want to do the most meaningful work of your career, you’ll feel right at home. If you’re looking for something easier –this isn’t it.

The Role

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own end-to-end hiring for a portfolio of critical roles across Eight Sleep. You'll act as an internal headhunter, proactively sourcing, engaging, and closing top talent rather than waiting on inbound applications. You'll partner closely with hiring managers to build and manage pipelines, run a sharp interview process, and help us scale the teams that power our growth. Your job is to keep the pipeline full, the process fast, and the bar high.

How You'll Contribute

• Own Hiring End-to-End: Lead the full-cycle recruiting loop for a global portfolio of roles across diverse regions and legal frameworks, leveraging AI and human judgment to aggressively reduce time-to-fill

• Target Top 1% Talent: Proactively identify and engage elite talent across multiple channels and university partnerships, building live pipelines before roles officially open

• Advise Hiring Managers: Partner closely with managers to sharply scope roles, unblock bottlenecks, and drive a seamless interview cadence

• Maintain a High Talent Bar: Assess candidates rigorously to ensure every single hire meets the company’s strict standards and culture fit

• Data-Driven Mindset: Create and maintain metrics dashboards tracking the health of the hiring process to keep leadership continuously informed on pipeline velocity and conversion rates

• Process Optimization: Continuously upgrade recruiting workflows on our ATS (Ashby) to make hiring faster, more scalable, and highly consistent

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 2–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a high-growth startup, D2C, or tech environment

• Proven track record sourcing and closing passive candidates, with a deep understanding of how to run a LinkedIn outreach campaign that actually converts

• Comfortable recruiting across multiple functions (e.g., marketing, web, mobile) and global regions, quickly learning the nuances of each role to get candidates excited about the company

• Sharp judge of talent and culture fit, with strong stakeholder management skills to keep hiring managers aligned and moving

• Experience with modern ATS tools (Ashby a plus); organized and metrics-driven in how you track pipeline health

• Exceptional communicator, fluent in English

Why You'll Love Working at Eight Sleep

Innovation in a culture of excellence

Join us in a workplace where innovation isn’t just encouraged - it’s a standard. Our flagship product, the Pod, is a testament to our culture of excellence, beloved by hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. At Eight Sleep, you will be part of a team that continuously pushes the boundaries of technology in sleep fitness.

Immediate responsibility and accelerated career growth

From your first day, you’ll take on substantial responsibilities that have a direct impact on our core business and product success. We are a small team that empowers you to own your projects and see the tangible effects of your efforts, enhancing both your professional growth and our company’s trajectory. Your path will be challenging but rewarding, perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments aiming for high standards.

Collaboration with exceptional talent

Work alongside other bright minds like you: at Eight Sleep exceptional intelligence and a passion for breakthroughs are the norms. Our team members are not only experts in their fields but also avid innovators who thrive in our dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Equitable compensation and continuous equity investment

We extend equity participation to every full-time team member, recognizing and rewarding your direct contributions to our success. This includes periodic equity refreshments based on performance, ensuring that as Eight Sleep grows and succeeds, so do you – perfectly aligning your achievements with the broader triumphs of the company.

Compensation & Benefits

Every role at Eight Sleep includes competitive compensation and benefits. Final compensation will depend on experience, location, and level.
Benefits may include:

• Every Eight Sleep employee receives the very product that defines our mission: a Pod of their own. If you join us you’ll get your own Pod, along with*:

• Competitive salary and equity

• Flexible PTO

• Paid parental leave

• Team offsites and company events

• Employee discount on Eight Sleep products

• Opportunity to work with a world-class team building category-defining technology

*List of benefits may vary depending on your location and role