Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition - Engineering & Product
With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day – we're creating an entirely new category within data infrastructure - data streaming. This technology will allow every organization to create experiences and use the power of data in ways that profoundly impact the way we all live. This impact is our purpose and drives us to do better every day.One Confluent. One team. One Data Streaming Platform.Data Connects Us.About the Role:Confluent is hiring a strategic and experienced Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead our Engineering and Product recruiting teams. This role will be responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies that attract top-tier talent, aligning closely with the business needs of our Engineering and Product functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in technical recruiting, operational rigor, and managing multiple hiring models, while fostering a culture of partnership and driving continuous improvement in talent acquisition processes.As the Senior Manager for Talent Acquisition, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our Engineering and Product teams by attracting world-class talent.Join us and play a key role in building the teams that will drive our company’s success.This position reports to the Director of AMER Talent Acquisition.What You Will Do:
Lead and manage a team of recruiters focused on Engineering and Product talent acquisition, ensuring hiring targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards
Develop and implement recruitment strategies that align with business goals, partnering closely with Engineering and Product leadership to understand workforce needs
Foster a consultative approach with business stakeholders while developing a team of strategic recruiting partners
Drive operational rigor and excellence in candidate sourcing, assessment, and selection processes, focusing on process efficiency and effectiveness
Champion diversity hiring initiatives, working to create and implement strategies that attract a diverse pool of candidates and promote an inclusive hiring environment
Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition leadership team to ensure consistency in processes and alignment on company-wide talent goals
Leverage data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to leadership, improving recruitment outcomes and hiring decisions
Manage and develop the recruitment team, providing mentorship, guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities to ensure their success
Stay informed of industry trends, innovative recruitment practices, and market data to continuously evolve our talent acquisition approach
Partner closely with talent sourcing, operations, and coordination to drive a comprehensive and holistic hiring process
What You Will Bring:
10+ years of experience in technical recruiting, with a deep understanding of engineering and technical talent markets
5+ years of experience managing people, including leading and developing high-performing teams with a demonstrated track record of performance management and career development of team members
Proven experience leading multiple different hiring models (e.g., events hiring, hiring committee, debrief model, etc.) and adapting strategies based on business needs
Strong track record of driving operational rigor and excellence in recruitment processes
Demonstrated ability to use data to influence stakeholders and drive decision-making
Experience building and managing high-performing teams with a focus on coaching, development, and driving results
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build strong partnerships
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring
Proficiency in recruitment technologies and platforms, with the ability to leverage data for decision-making
Experience leading hiring efforts in Canada and the United States
What Gives You an Edge:
Experience in ATS implementation and migration
Experience with recruitment automation or AI tools to optimize the hiring process
Experience using tools such as Tableau, Workday, GitHub
Experience leading hiring efforts across Latin America as well as North America
Come As You AreAt Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including work history, education, professional experience, and location. This position has an annual estimated salary of $165,870 - $194,850, an annual bonus, and a competitive equity package. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits click HERE (https://confluentbenefits.com/) .Click HERE (https://www.confluent.io/legal/confluent-candidate-privacy-notice/) to review our Candidate Privacy Notice which describes how and when Confluent, Inc., and its group companies, collects, uses, and shares certain personal information of California job applicants and prospective employees.#LI-Remote