Lead Talent Acquisition Strategist

7 days ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Semrush Full time
Job Description

We are Semrush, a global IT company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers. Our mission is to empower businesses to succeed in the digital landscape.

This is our Lead Talent Acquisition Partner role, a strategic leader responsible for overseeing and directing the entire recruitment function within the designated Units/ Divisions. The successful candidate will drive recruitment excellence, drive initiatives and projects to optimize processes, and foster strong relationships with business stakeholders and HRBPs to attract top talent, ensure predictability of hiring and meet quarterly hiring objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement the recruitment cycle in line with specifics of the particular division, set of roles, stakeholders expectations, ensure alignment with Semrush recruitment processes and best practices.
  • Formulate and lead hiring strategy to align with organizational goals and market trends, manage end-to-end hiring process to achieve quarterly/ annual goals.
  • Ensure predictability of hiring in terms TTO and quality of pipeline.
  • Optimize and innovate recruitment processes for greater efficiency, predictability and effectiveness.
  • In close collaboration with the Head of TA Guild establish and monitor key metrics and KPIs to oversee recruitment progress and achievements.
  • Participate in budget planning to forecast quarterly hires and resources needed. Provide insights on market trends and talent availability for specific roles and locations.
  • Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and special initiatives within the TA teams and across the company.
  • Lead Senior level recruitment: sourcing and hiring top-tier senior talent.
  • Build collaboration with stakeholders (incl C-level), act as a strategic advisor to business units, representing recruitment interests and aligning TA efforts with business goals.
  • Prepare managers for interviews by helping craft role-specific questions, linking them to required skills, and creating feedback mechanisms.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with external agencies, educational institutions, and industry organizations to ensure a strong talent pipeline.
  • Oversee resource allocation and collaborate with Head of TA Guild on additional resources where necessary to ensure even workload distribution between team members to prevent overload and burnout.
  • Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other tools to effectively manage and track quarterly hiring plan achievement, roles filling progress.
  • Provide regular updates and detailed reports on recruitment activities and performance to HR Business Partners and senior management.
  • Develop and implement action plans for identified areas of improvement, engaging all relevant stakeholders, and reporting on outcomes.
Requirements
Who We Are Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Proven experience in talent acquisition, with at least 8+ years in a TA role, 2-3 years in leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, tools, and best practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Comfortable working side by side with international, diverse and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in using Recruitee and other recruitment software.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret recruitment metrics.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with a global IT company.
  • Chance to develop your skills and expertise in talent acquisition.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
About Us

Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.

We've been developing our product for 16 years and have been awarded G2s Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.

10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,000 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.



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