Manager, Talent Acquisition

LightcastMoscow, ID

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

HR (PHR, SPHR, SHRM)

Career level

Director

Remote

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Lightcast is seeking a strategic, hands-on Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead and scale our global recruiting function. This leader will drive full-cycle talent acquisition efforts across multiple functions and geographies, ensuring we attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent aligned with Lightcast's mission and growth objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong recruiting expertise with operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and a passion for delivering an outstanding experience for candidates and hiring managers.

As a trusted partner to business leaders, the Manager of Talent Acquisition will develop innovative sourcing strategies, optimize recruiting processes, and lead a high-performing recruiting team. This role requires a balance of strategic planning and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Major Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team, fostering a high-performance, candidate-centric recruiting culture.
Design and execute talent acquisition strategies that support Lightcast's growth, workforce planning, and business objectives.
Partner closely with executive leadership, hiring managers, and People Operations to understand talent needs and develop proactive hiring plans.
Own and manage full-cycle recruiting for key and strategic roles across multiple functions and regions.
Build and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage top passive and active talent.Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
Drive continuous improvement of recruiting processes, systems, tools, and reporting to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Establish recruiting metrics and dashboards to monitor performance, identify trends, and inform hiring decisions.
Ensure a consistent, positive, and inclusive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Partner with the marketing and People teams to strengthen Lightcast's employer brand and talent-attraction efforts.
Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies, job boards, and talent partners as needed.
Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and hiring regulations across multiple countries.
Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives through equitable recruiting practices and sourcing strategies.
Train and coach hiring managers on interviewing best practices, candidate assessment, and selection processes.
Stay current on talent acquisition trends, market intelligence, and competitive hiring practices.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
5+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated experience managing and developing recruiting teams across multiple geographic regions.
Significant experience sourcing and recruiting passive candidates for technical, professional, and leadership-level roles.
Proven success building creative sourcing strategies utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, talent communities, networking, referrals, and other direct sourcing channels.
Experience supporting hiring across multiple functions including technology, product, sales, marketing, customer success, and corporate roles.
Strong knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, recruiting operations, and candidate assessment methodologies.
Experience leveraging ATS platforms, recruiting technologies, CRM systems, and recruiting analytics.
Demonstrated ability to influence and build trusted partnerships with senior leaders and hiring managers.
Experience developing recruiting metrics and using data to drive hiring decisions and process improvements.
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Experience recruiting in remote and distributed workforce environments is preferred.
Familiarity with international employment markets and global hiring practices preferred.

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights, with headquarters in Moscow, ID (US) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.

Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of federally protected statuses. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity of thought and unique perspectives. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

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FAQs About Manager, Talent Acquisition Jobs at Lightcast

What is the work location for this position at Lightcast?

This job at Lightcast is located in Moscow, ID, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Lightcast?

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What employment applies to this position at Lightcast?

Lightcast lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Lightcast?

Lightcast is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

Does Lightcast allow remote work for this role?

Yes, this position at Lightcast supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

What education level is required for this job?

The education requirement for this position is HR (PHR, SPHR, SHRM). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Lightcast for this role?

Lightcast offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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