Head of Talent Acquisition

Altana provides the world’s only dynamic, intelligent map of the global supply chain - the Altana Atlas - using AI and machine learning models to connect with and learn from massive sets of public and private data. Through the Atlas, companies and governments can understand the distant origins of products well beyond their own direct suppliers; discover trading relationships and national security risks deep in their networks; measure labor and environmental impacts; identify related risks and opportunities; ensure effective compliance and enforcement with trade requirements; and collaborate to manage all of it. 

We have built a fundamental understanding of how the world’s economy works, and the implications for global resiliency, sustainability and opportunity are enormous. Backed by leading investors and used by the world’s most important organizations (Maersk, US Customs and Border Protection, Merck, Boston Scientific, and more), Altana’s mission is to power a new era of globalization organized around trusted supply chain networks.

This is a lofty mission, and our success depends on building a diverse, global team and creating an environment in which they can thrive. We operate in accordance with our values: we focus on value creation, not capture; we foster diversity and embrace difference; we embrace reality; we get things done; we amaze our clients. When you join Altana, you’ll be joining a vibrant, collaborative team working together to solve complex problems with the potential for global societal impact. 

The Opportunity at Altana

We are thrilled to be hiring our first Head of Talent Acquisition who will be responsible for designing and building a comprehensive recruiting strategy. Reporting to the VP of People, you will own global recruiting processes and lay the foundation to support Altana’s growth in the coming years. You’ll be the vision behind Altana’s employer brand and build a wide network of diverse talent that enhances the magic of our culture. 

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and own end-to-end sourcing and recruiting practices that enable Altana to attract and hire a diverse, high-performing team; build frameworks to scale recruiting capacity alongside business growth
• Build a world-class recruiting function that can support the company’s headcount plan and meet hiring goals across all levels and teams, including directly owning recruiting for key roles as a player-coach
• Develop strong partnerships with hiring managers, co-creating and operationalizing targeted recruitment strategies to fulfill hiring objectives
• Create and implement a sourcing strategy that helps us discover, identify, and attract qualified candidates for current and potential future positions
• Oversee Altana’s headcount plan and establish regular reporting metrics in partnership with Finance to ensure proactive management of headcount allocation
• Own the configuration and administration of our ATS, Greenhouse, and provide regular reporting on hiring processes including candidate pipelines and time to fill
• Curate Altana’s employer brand via LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc. to enhance the hiring process and ensure Altana’s mission, vision, and values are effectively and authentically communicated 
• Identify and manage external search firms that can augment our internal recruiting capabilities
• Support the design, communication, and implementation of a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy that enhances our culture

About You

• 10+ years experience with full-cycle recruiting practices, including job scoping, sourcing strategies, and interviewing with direct experience in tech companies
• Hands-on experience as a recruiter, with specific experience recruiting for executive-level positions; keen attention to detail, impeccable communication, and demonstrated ability to create an outstanding candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance
• At least 2+ years experience as the senior-most recruiting leader; you’ve built (or rebuilt) teams and have a playbook that you can use to right-size the recruiting function and translate organizational strategies into recruiting initiatives
• Experience developing and shaping employer brand initiatives that authentically reflect an organization’s vision and values, and support attraction and retention of talent
• Experience in both 0-1 and scaling environments; you’ve built processes from scratch and also have an eye for how those processes can scale in high-growth, high-velocity environments 
• Knowledge of best practices in recruiting operations and deep expertise in Greenhouse (ATS); ability to leverage and configure technology to enable a smooth and efficient hiring process
• Knowledge of industry