Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

About The Role:

Are you a passionate and driven individual who finds genuine joy in the process of finding exceptional talent to fill open roles? VentureWell is growing, and we are looking for someone with deep experience in Talent Acquisition who genuinely loves recruiting and cultivating top talent while also being a valuable thought partner to our hiring managers. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you will have the opportunity to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a mission-driven organization committed to building a workforce that embraces diversity and inclusion. 

You’ll play a pivotal role in designing inclusive interview processes and sourcing techniques to attract exceptionally diverse candidates. Join us on this exciting journey and play a vital role in shaping the future of VentureWell through the power of exceptional talent.

Responsibilities:

Fill Open Roles (75%):

• Partner with hiring managers to: write accurate and compelling job descriptions and scorecards, design effective and inclusive interview processes, including assignments and questions to collect the right evidence, and make objective and equitable hiring outcomes
• Coach hiring managers on effective interview techniques, model effective interviewing, and guide them through evidence-based decision-making
• Coach and counsel hiring managers around talent acquisition strategies in order to increase their proficiency and engagement in sourcing and attracting top talent
• Use a variety of sourcing techniques to find exceptional and diverse candidates for full-time and temporary roles
• Review resumes and phone screen exceptional candidates and present them to the hiring manager
• Proactively build a pipeline of exceptional and diverse talent for roles on staff, including identifying, meeting with, and cultivating top talent for future roles

Talent Acquisition Projects (20%):

• Create and iterate on staffing models to meet VentureWell’s growth strategy, including the advancement of a talent community strategy
• Improve efficiency and use of our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse)
• Advocate consistency and standards in recruitment policies and practices and help document such policies
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, processes, and policies and that optimize attracting and hiring high performing individuals 
• Other strategic project work as needed

Other People & Culture Responsibilities (5%):

• Key contributor to VentureWell’s efforts to embed its core values and commitments to DEI and environmental sustainability throughout the organization 
• Play a key role in VentureWell’s strategic initiative around culture, capacity, and capabilities

What You Bring:

• At least 10 years of experience in talent acquisition; familiarity with non-profits preferred
• Deep experience and success in all aspects of talent acquisition
• Significant experience advancing equity as a mission-critical facet of HR, including recruiting a workforce that is diverse by gender, race, class, and sexual orientation, among other important group identities
• Exemplary track record supporting hiring managers grow their teams
• Outstanding verbal and written skills in communicating internally within the organization and externally with prospects, applicants, job boards and other recruiting sites
• Knowledge of how race, racism, class, classism, gender, sexism, and related equity issues show up in the work of mission-inspired organizations and their programs
• Exemplary ethical standards, discretion, and an excellent track record of managing confidential matters and developing trust with colleagues at all levels
• Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail

Across the Board, VentureWell Staff:

• Are able to succeed and thrive in an environment with competing and changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Have track records of and ability to build solid collaborative working relationships, and are proven team players who enjoy a “customer service” orientation to collaboration
• Are committed to embedding equity in our internal practices and culture and in our programs in order to live and achieve our mission
• Bring openness and engagement to personal, professional, and organization-wide learning on race, class, gender, justice, and equity
• Are curious and committed to issues of environmental sustainability
• Are self-starters with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work 
• Are active learners who independently learn new tools and work processes quickly
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills

Our Benefits:

• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including: 
• a salary range of $100k-$120k commensurate with experience and internal equity
• 403 (b) with 200% match up to a maximum contribution from VentureWell of 10% when the employee puts it 5% (eligible after one year of service for the match)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• $1,000 home office stipend upon hire

• A true focus on work-life balance with work weeks that reflect that
• It’s our aim for our employees in this position to work a 35-hour workweek 
• 20 paid vacation days PLUS the week off between Christmas and New Years
• 12 paid wellness days 

What We Offer:

• A culture where people work intentionally and collaboratively in pursuit of our mission  
• Values we believe in
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion