Talent Lead

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote days

401k with matching

Medical, dental, vision

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Talent Lead to drive a high-impact recruiting function across multiple business areas in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment. You will own search execution, partner with hiring managers, and help shape a strong talent strategy while coaching recruiters and leveraging data to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, workflow improvement, and scaling processes to deliver high-quality hires in San Francisco, CA. Hybrid work with on-site collaboration is offered.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of talent acquisition experience in fast-paced tech environments.
• 3+ years leading and developing recruiting teams.
• Proven success attracting and closing both technical and non-technical talent.
• Experience managing a significant requisition load with focus on quality hires.
• Ability to shape search strategies collaboratively and adapt based on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage searches, ensuring exceptional hires across functions.
• Build partnerships with hiring managers to align on candidate profiles and strategies.
• Develop and coach the recruiting team with clear expectations and feedback.
• Translate business needs into recruiting priorities and manage hiring analytics.
• Scale hiring processes and implement technology to enhance workflows.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Search strategy

Coaching

Hiring analytics

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Talent Lead to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space.

This role will lead a high-impact recruiting function supporting growth across multiple areas of the business. You will own search execution, partner closely with hiring managers, and help shape a strong talent acquisition strategy in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment. The position also involves coaching recruiters, improving workflows, and using hiring data to drive better decisions and higher-quality outcomes.

Location: San Francisco, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and manage searches, ensuring exceptional hires across various functions
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to align on candidate profiles and strategies
• Develop and coach the recruiting team through clear expectations and feedback
• Translate business needs into recruiting priorities and manage hiring analytics
• Scale hiring processes and implement technology to enhance workflows

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of talent acquisition experience in fast-paced tech environments
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing recruiting teams
• Proven success in attracting and closing both technical and non-technical talent
• Experience managing a significant requisition load, focusing on quality hires
• Ability to shape search strategies collaboratively and adapt based on feedback

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with cash bonus structure
• Annual company bonus and long-term incentive plan
• 401k with matching contributions
• Hybrid work schedule with remote days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount
• Collaborative and tech-forward office environment in San Francisco

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.