Manager, Talent Acquisition

Who Is Bird

Bird’s cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in cities globally. We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there.

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to support our team on a 6-month fixed-term basis for maternity coverage. This role will focus on driving talent acquisition strategies, overseeing team management, enhancing recruitment processes, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent acquisition, team leadership, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to align recruitment goals with business objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships, including Greenhouse, Indeed, LinkedIn, Checkr, Grayscale, and agency partners.
• Lead and manage a team of recruiters and sourcers, providing mentorship, support, and guidance.
• Conduct weekly 1:1 meetings with team members to review performance and goals.
• Report, track and analyze recruiting performance and metrics.
• Assist with sourcing efforts in the US and EMEA, building and nurturing candidate relationships.
• Create and maintain recruiting document trackers 
• Conduct weekly meetings with leadership to discuss recruitment needs and address issues.
• Provide backup support to the recruitment team for stakeholder requests.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and/or Masters in a relevant field
• 5+ years experience in a recruiting role
• 1+ years in a people management role
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse) and recruitment tools.
• Excellent organizational and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable identifying, engaging, and closing passive candidates
  

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks up

We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a work-from-home stipend, an employer-paid healthcare package, and Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be.

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.

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