Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist-Business (9 Month Contract, EST Hours)

About 1Password

At 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Extended Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human-centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 165,000 businesses and millions of people trust us to provide seamless, secure access to their most critical information. 

If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future.

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist you'll be an advocate for our people and culture. In this role, you'll help us hire top talent for our entry-level to mid-management level roles, foster a positive candidate experience, and collaborate with hiring managers on all phases of recruitment.

Day to day, you will be working closely with our leaders to source, interview and hire for a variety of roles across our Business functions (Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing, Product, and Customer Experience). You may be required to support other areas of the Technology or Sales functions as and when required. You thrive on exploring new recruitment avenues, connecting with passive talent and you understand the value of a best-in-class candidate experience.

This is a 9 month contract position in EST hours.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years full cycle in-house recruiting experience. Preferred in a fast growth technology organization hiring for Marketing, Finance, HR, Customer Support, etc. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, stakeholders, and candidates

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the proven ability to identify potential issues, navigate challenges in the recruitment process, and provide creative solutions

• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and the demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and stakeholders

• Proficient with ATS software and other recruitment systems & tools. Preferred: Ashby, Brighthire, LinkedIn Recruiter, Zoom, Slack

• Proficient with a variety of sourcing techniques and tools with demonstrated experience in sourcing as part of hiring strategy for senior level roles

• Proven experience in moderately complex negotiations with a demonstrated ability in influencing others to find agreement with candidates and internal stakeholders

What you can expect:

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process from initial intake to successful candidate placement, for roles up to senior management

• Lead strategic intake meetings (e.g, consultation, search recommendations, etc.), gathering requirements and understanding business goals

• Advise hiring managers with interview panel selection, ensuring we have a diverse and relevant interviewer panel for interview loops

• Create innovative sourcing strategies (e.g., utilize job boards, social media, networking and internal recruiting tools) to source and fill open positions with highly qualified talent and to balance diversity in candidate pipeline

• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews and assessments to evaluate qualifications, values alignment , and potential for success within 1Password now or in the future. Prepare and present comprehensive candidate profiles

• Foster a positive candidate experience through the recruitment process by ensuring timely feedback, communication, and coordination of interviews

• Lead the offer process in collaboration with hiring managers, internal stakeholders, and the candidate during the offer and negotiation process; negotiate and close sr. level candidates and/or complex negotiations on behalf of 1Password

• Have a deep understanding of 1Password and its priorities. Develop a deep understanding of assigned business unit and their business strategies and serve as an advisor on their talent needs for today and the future

• Stay up to date on industry market trends in cybersecurity, recruitment best practices, and industry developments to continually enhance recruitment strategies. Use insights to educate hiring partners and TA team members 

• Build a trusted advisor relationship with hiring managers and the leadership team, providing guidance during the recruitment process, source candidates, build processes, and develop strong relationships with future prospects

• Participate in and co-lead team projects. Setup project plan and responsibilities with guidance from Talent Managers, assign and complete project tasks, ensure project milestones and deadlines are met, and provide regular updates to Talent Managers

• Collaborate and partner across the broader talent acquisition team and serve as a mentor for others through various channels such as 1:1 coaching, facilitated group trainings and group discussions

• Leverage data and analytics to track recruitment metrics and measure effectiveness of recruitment strategies. Proactively share and use insights to pivot strategies, identify opportunities for improvements, and educate hiring partners

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $109,000 USD and $147,000 USD.

Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $102,000 CAD and $138,000 CAD.

Our culture 

At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first. 

You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone. Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results. 

We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged at 1Password—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.

Our approach to remote work 

We believe in the power of remote work, but recognize that in-person connection is important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, travel for in-person engagement is a part of most roles. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to: annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events. 

What we offer

We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer: 

🏝 Generous PTO policy - accrue 2.08 days per month

💖 Company-wide wellness days (1 per quarter) 

🌎 Employee-led inclusion and belonging programs and ERGs

🏠 Remote-first environment

🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly

You belong here.

1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.

Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at [email protected] and we’ll work to meet your needs.

Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.

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