VP, Talent Acquisition

Attentive® is the AI-powered mobile marketing platform transforming the way brands personalize consumer engagement. Attentive enables marketers to craft tailored journeys for every subscriber, driving higher recurring revenue and maximizing campaign performance. Activating real-time data from multiple channels and advanced AI, the platform personalizes content, tone, and timing to deliver 1:1 messages that truly resonate.

With a top-rated customer success team recognized on G2, Attentive partners with marketers to provide strategic guidance and optimize SMS and email campaigns. Trusted by leading global brands like Neiman Marcus, Samsung, Wayfair, and Dyson, Attentive ensures enterprise-grade compliance and deliverability, supporting trillions of interactions across more than 70 industries. To learn more or request a demo, visit www.attentive.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), or Instagram.

Attentive’s growth has been recognized by Deloitte’s Fast 500, Linkedin’s Top Startups and Forbes Cloud 100 all thanks to the hard work from our global employees!

Who we are

At Attentive, we believe that our team is our greatest competitive advantage. As we scale, hiring the right people—and creating a seamless, high-impact recruiting experience—is more critical than ever. Our People Team is committed to building an exceptional employee experience, and Talent Acquisition plays a key role in making that vision a reality. From sourcing top talent to shaping our employer brand, we are focused on attracting, hiring, and retaining world-class individuals who will drive our mission forward.

• As the VP of Talent Acquisition, you will be responsible for defining and executing a best-in-class hiring strategy that aligns with our company’s ambitious growth goals. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead our global Talent Acquisition function, ensuring we attract top talent across all business areas while delivering an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience. In this role, you will:

• Define and Drive the Talent Acquisition Strategy: Develop a forward-looking hiring strategy that supports Attentive’s growth while ensuring we remain competitive in the market. Balance speed, quality, and efficiency in our hiring approach.
• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Recruiting Team: Mentor and scale a team of recruiters and sourcers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. Ensure the team is equipped to support hiring across all levels, including executive recruitment
• Partner with Business Leaders on Workforce Planning: Collaborate closely with executives and hiring managers to align hiring plans with business objectives, ensuring we are proactively identifying and addressing talent needs
• Scale and Optimize Recruiting Operations: Implement data-driven processes, tools, and metrics to improve recruiting efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure that our approach to sourcing, interviewing, and hiring is structured, repeatable, and continuously improving
• Leverage Data to Drive Decisions: Use data and insights to influence hiring strategies, track performance, and refine talent acquisition practices. Develop dashboards and reporting structures that help measure recruiting impact
• Enhance Employer Brand and Candidate Experience: Work with partners across Marketing and the People Team to position Attentive as an employer of choice. Develop strategies that elevate our brand in the talent market and create a seamless, engaging candidate experience
• Ensure Cross-Functional Alignment Across the People Team: Build strong partnerships with People Business Partners, Talent Management, Compensation, and Employee Experience to ensure a seamless and consistent experience across the entire employee lifecycle. This includes aligning processes, sharing insights, and driving a cohesive strategy that supports both hiring and long-term talent development

• You are an innovative and strategic talent leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. You bring:

• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 7 years of people leadership experience, bringing a proven track record of building and leading high-performing recruiting teams
• Expertise in scaling recruiting functions, ideally in a high-growth SaaS or technology company
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to align talent acquisition strategies to broader business goals
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop recruiters at all levels
• A data-driven mindset, using analytics to measure recruiting success and refine strategies
• Deep knowledge of hiring best practices, including sourcing strategies, employer branding, interview design, and candidate experience
• Executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and hiring managers

You'll get competitive perks and benefits, from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work.

For US based applicants:

- Compensation packages are comprised of annual base salary + equity + benefits

- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location

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Attentive Company Values

Default to Action - Move swiftly and with purpose

Be One Unstoppable Team - Rally as each other’s champions

Champion the Customer - Our success is defined by our customers' success

Act Like an Owner - Take responsibility for Attentive’s success

Learn more about AWAKE, Attentive’s collective of employee resource groups.

If you do not meet all the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply! No job description is perfect, and we may also have another opportunity that closely matches your skills and experience.

At Attentive, we know that our Company's strength lies in the diversity of our employees. Attentive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees, applicants and covered individuals regardless of protected characteristics. We prioritize and maintain a fair, inclusive and equitable workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Attentive is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.