Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

We’re seeking a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition to champion the growth of our global Go-To-Market (GTM) teams. In this pivotal role, you will be the strategic leader for the talent acquisition partners supporting our Commercial, Sales, Brand, Growth Marketing, Customer Operations, G&A and Domains & Applications organizations. Your team will drive both technical and non-technical hiring for these groups. You will be instrumental in executing our global talent strategy, excellence in our day-to-day recruitment operations, and an exceptional and inclusive candidate experience. If you are passionate about both people development and leveraging technology (especially AI) to redefine talent acquisition efficiency and quality, we want to hear from you. This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Director, Talent Acquisition. You’ll Get To… Partner with the Director, Talent Acquisition on the overall talent strategy, translating it into actionable recruitment plans and priorities for your team’s assigned business units. Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of mid-level and senior Talent Acquisition Partners, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous development. Guide the end-to-end recruitment processes within your scope to ensure efficiency, consistency, and a seamless and inclusive candidate and hiring manager experience. Serve as the primary talent acquisition contact and trusted advisor for GTM leaders, guiding them on best practices, market trends, and talent planning to meet their business needs. Partner with FP&A and People Partners on headcount planning and forecasting. Analyze key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, quality of hire, source of hire) to identify bottlenecks and drive data-informed improvements in team performance and process. Ensure inclusive recruitment practices are embedded consistently throughout the hiring lifecycle for your assigned teams. Oversee the development and execution of proactive sourcing strategies to build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and high-volume roles. Ensure the Talent Acquisition team effectively & consistently utilizes recruiting systems and technology, partnering with Talent Operations and People Tech teams to uphold data integrity and process compliance. Serve as an internal champion for talent acquisition technology, including researching, piloting, and implementing AI tools and platforms that enhance recruiter productivity and candidate quality and experience. Who We’re Looking For 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including full cycle recruiting across a range of roles and functions, inclusive of product and engineering disciplines. 5+ years of experience leading recruiters as a people manager. Strong experience building hiring plans, partnering with Finance and HRBPs, and guiding leaders through headcount planning. Experience managing a high volume and varied portfolio with clear results on hiring quality and process consistency. Ability to proactively apply data to forecast challenges, guide decisions, and improve team performance before issues escalate. Hands on experience with ATS systems and recruiting tools, including exposure to AI driven tools. Demonstrated ability to coach recruiters, set expectations, and manage performance. Experience driving consistent and fair hiring practices with a focus on inclusion. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain decisions, set expectations, and influence senior partners. Sound judgment and the ability to navigate fast moving or ambiguous situations. Benefits & Perks A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums Fertility and adoption benefits Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage Headspace mindfulness app subscription Global Employee Assistance Program Retirement benefits with employer match Flexible paid time off 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave Pretax commuter benefit Education reimbursement Employee donation match to community organizations 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Dog-friendly workplace Free lunch and snacks Private rooftop Hack week twice per year Cash Compensation Range: $178,000 - $230,000 USD The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors. In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary. About Squarespace Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. 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