Skylight · 5 months ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Skylight is a digital consultancy focused on improving public services through design and technology. They are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to collaborate with hiring teams, develop sourcing strategies, and enhance candidate experiences to attract mission-driven talent.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation TechnologyProduct Design
Responsibilities
Partner with hiring teams to understand Skylight’s current and future talent needs, aligning sourcing efforts with workforce planning and project demands
Design and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage candidates across a range of technology-related talent pools
Proactively reach out to and engage prospective candidates, assessing technical expertise and cultural alignment with Skylight’s mission and values
Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of high-quality talent within our applicant tracking system, ensuring readiness for both immediate and future hiring needs
Serve as a brand ambassador for Skylight, effectively communicating our mission, values, and employee value proposition to attract top-tier, mission-driven talent
Deliver a consistent, thoughtful, and inclusive candidate experience throughout the sourcing and recruitment process
Stay current on industry trends and sourcing innovations, continuously identifying opportunities to enhance tools, practices, and outreach methods
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of Skylight’s sourcing operations, bringing a strategic mindset and collaborative spirit to all aspects of talent acquisition
Qualification
Required
Extensive sourcing experience at an in-house or agency environment
Experience sourcing for technical and non-technical roles
Ability to work independently, solve problems proactively, and develop creative approaches to sourcing and engaging candidates
Experience and a passion for creating and ensuring positive candidate experiences
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter to conduct effective search strategies
Experience ensuring the accuracy of data in our applicant tracking system (we currently use Greenhouse)
Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic nature of hiring and staffing in our professional services environment
Great organizational skills, including attention to detail
Great written and oral communication skills
Ability to work successfully within a professional services environment (e.g., can communicate effectively with clients)
Passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government services
A mindset and work approach that aligns with our core values
Ability to travel for work from time to time
Preferred
Experience with AI-powered recruiting technologies (e.g., resume screening, candidate matching, sourcing automation, or analytics platforms) to improve efficiency and enhance the candidate experience
Experience with Greenhouse or other similar ATS systems
Prior civic tech or government contracting industry experience
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings account
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period
Flexible paid-time-off-policy (generally around 25 days per year), plus 11 paid federal holidays
Up to 12 weeks paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parents
Performance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock options
Business development / sales bonuses
Referral bonuses
Annual $2,000 allowance for professional development
Annual $750 allowance for tech-related purchases
Annual swag budget of $100 to display your Skylight pride with some merchandise (hoodies, hats, and more)
Dollar-for-dollar charity donation matching, up to $500 per year
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good