Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

About Gruve
Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

About The Role
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition will be instrumental in achieving Gruve's growth by leading end-to-end recruitment. You will design hiring strategies, build a high-performing TA team, and partner with leadership to secure top-tier talent through data-driven decisions, directly shaping our company's foundation and culture.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Strategy & Planning

• Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to define short- and long-term hiring goals aligned with business priorities.
• Develop and implement scalable recruitment strategies to attract top talent across functions and geographies.
• Build workforce plans, hiring forecasts, and dashboards to drive data-led discussions and decision-making.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and upskill a team of recruiters and coordinators, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive recruiter enablement through process improvements, capability building, and performance metrics.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and senior leadership, providing market insights, compensation benchmarking, and recommendations.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and business units to ensure a seamless hiring experience.

Operational Excellence

• Own full cycle recruiting for critical and senior roles, ensuring efficiency and quality of hires.
• Optimize tools, systems, and workflows (ATS, dashboards, SLAs) to enhance hiring velocity and experience.
• Ensure recruitment processes are inclusive, compliant, and aligned with Gruve's values.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Champion Gruve's employer brand through social media, events, and candidate engagement initiatives.
• Build a superior candidate experience journey from sourcing to onboarding.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to amplify Gruve's brand presence in the talent market.

Analytics & Insights

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, diversity metrics).
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership on hiring trends, talent availability, and competitive landscape.

Basic Qualifications

• 14-16 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or people management role.
• Proven experience in scaling tech or product hiring within fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong understanding of recruitment analytics, workforce planning, and hiring operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Hands-on experience with ATS (e.g., Greenhouse) and recruitment tools.
• Passion for building high-performing teams and driving a candidate-first culture.

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Why Gruve
At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.