Airship · 9 hours ago
Director of Talent
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expAirship is a company that helps leading brands enhance customer experiences through their AI-powered platform. The Director of Talent will own the global recruitment function, responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies to meet the company's growth goals.
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Responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership to understand business priorities and build a high-impact talent and staffing strategy aligned with Airship's growth goals
Perform global talent planning and headcount management in partnership with the Finance team
Design and execute a global talent acquisition strategy that supports our digital-first, remote culture
Design, own, and continuously evolve a dynamic, scalable recruitment operating model that flexes with Airship's hiring needs
Leverage a strategic mix of internal resources, AI-powered tools, and contract/outsourced support to optimize cost, speed, and quality of hire
Build the business case for and manage relationships with external recruiting partners (agencies, RPO providers, contract recruiters) to supplement internal capacity during peak periods
Identify, evaluate, and implement AI and automation tools across the recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and screening to scheduling and candidate engagement — with a focus on efficiency gains and bias mitigation
Directly recruit for a variety of roles to ensure key positions are filled with top talent
Manage and elevate the end-to-end candidate experience and recruitment lifecycle
Develop TA metrics and prepare clear, insightful reports with recommendations for senior leadership
Shape and strengthen Airship's brand as an employer of choice through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
Develop strategies for effectively utilizing contingent workers to support business flexibility and specialized needs
Ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards across all recruitment activities
Drive TA enablement through targeted training, education, and clear accountability mechanisms
Foster an environment of inclusion with an emphasis on developing strategies to build diverse teams
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in talent leadership roles, ideally within a growth tech environment
Experience building and managing flexible recruiting operating models that leverage internal teams, AI/automation, and external partners (agencies, RPO, contract recruiters)
Proven success hiring technical and non-technical functions at all levels, including executive search
Deep understanding of modern recruiting tools, innovative sourcing tactics, and employer branding best practices
Knowledge of AI applications in recruitment and demonstrable experience implementing AI-driven TA strategies and tools
Exceptional ability to leverage data and analytics to shape recruitment strategies and inform workforce planning
Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to scale messaging to diverse audiences
Experience with global talent acquisition and remote workforce strategies
Demonstrated experience partnering with executive and senior-level stakeholders on company-wide initiatives
Preferred
Familiarity in SaaS, enterprise software, or MarTech environments
Experience developing inclusive hiring practices that foster diverse perspectives and backgrounds
Experience with talent operations tooling and current on talent tech stack developments and emerging tech, especially AI-powered recruitment solutions
Understanding of machine learning principles as applied to talent acquisition
Benefits
Medical insurance options for you and your dependents
Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time off
Support for your overall wellbeing with employer-subsidized mental health and employee wellness programs
A digital-first work environment and a monthly stipend to support remote work
Mentorship and growth opportunities to build skills and accelerate professional development
And more!
Company
Airship
Airship has everything you need to get mobile-first customer experience right.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100.9MKey Investors
Foundry GroupAugust CapitalTrue Ventures
2018-06-20Series F· $25M
2016-04-29Series E· $8.3M
2015-03-03Series D· $21M
Leadership Team
Brett Caine
Chief Executive Officer
Joe Russell
Chief Financial Officer
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