Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
About the company
Our client is a fast-growing software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead the recruiting function end to end for a growing organization, covering engineering, client-facing, sales and product hiring. Work alongside hiring managers, find and engage passive talent directly, and oversee outside search partners. Also take on a modest amount of people operations work.
What you'll do
- Manage every open requisition through the whole process, from the first conversation to an accepted offer.
- Partner with hiring managers to build a scorecard for each new role and organize structured interview rounds.
- Conduct reference checks for every hire.
- Identify and approach strong candidates who are not actively looking, using modern sourcing tools.
- Oversee agencies, external recruiters and executive search firms, holding them to a high standard.
- Handle a small share of people operations, including immigration paperwork, payroll and benefits setup.
- Eventually supervise and coach a junior recruiter.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 4 to 8 years of recruiting experience.
- A track record of filling technical roles that work directly with clients, such as solutions engineering, sales engineering, deployment consulting or customer success.
- Hands-on outbound sourcing skills, with the ability to find and contact candidates independently.
- A college degree.
- Ability to work on-site five days a week in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bonus points
- Background in setting up or heading a recruiting team, coaching other recruiters, or serving as a sole recruiter at a young company.
- Time spent at early-stage or growth-stage startups.
- Working knowledge of HR administration software and immigration procedures.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 150,000 to 190,000 per year
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Relocation support
- Learning and development opportunities
Location and work model
- San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time