Talent Acquisition Partner - Contract

Scaled Agile, Inc., (SAI) is a global training and enablement platform equipping enterprises with the capabilities needed to compete in an era defined by rapid change, digital complexity, and AI-driven work. Through SAFe®—the world’s most trusted system for enterprise agility—and a growing portfolio of enterprise AI education and enablement programs, we help organizations make better decisions, accelerate value delivery, and build adaptable, high-performing teams.

Supported by a global partner network of more than 400 companies and a vibrant community of more than 2 million trained professionals, SAI equips leaders and teams with the skills, mental models, and operating systems they need to accelerate transformation, improve flow, and unlock value with confidence. Our newest AI-focused offerings are expanding quickly as leaders seek structured, pragmatic guidance on how to become AI-Native and realize ROI where most AI initiatives stall.

SAI is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. There is no requirement that this person live in Colorado, as we have a virtual team with regular in-person meetings.  SAI is a Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement member. Through this program, SAI contributes to the local community and seeks to inspire and encourage other companies to do the same.

Overview of Role

Our Talent Acquisition Partner (contract) will provide a strategic and consultative approach to support the growth of our organization. If you have solid experience in progressive and innovative talent acquisition practices, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact. You will play a crucial role in establishing and enhancing the talent acquisition function within our dynamic and unique organization. 

What you will be doing:

• Strategic Partnerships and Recruitment: Build and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers to advise on hiring strategies, manage full-cycle recruitment processes, and ensure alignment on role specifications. Develop and execute solid sourcing and recruiting plans to create a strong candidate pipeline and fill positions in a timely manner.

• Recruiting Programs and Marketing: Develop and maintain recruiting programs that align with the overall strategy, including creating and leading marketing strategies that support Employer Branding initiatives. Establish and maintain community partnerships to promote the candidate pipeline.

• Diverse Talent Sourcing: Identify and develop strategies to tap into new markets, actively source passive candidates, and create a pipeline of potential talent. Ensure all recruitment and selection processes attract diverse candidates, guarantee fairness, and remove bias.

• Candidate Experience and Onboarding: Build and maintain a positive candidate experience from the initial contact through the hiring process. Collaborate with People Operations to ensure competitive compensation practices and effective onboarding of new team members.

• Training and Support: Train hiring managers on best recruiting practices at all stages of the recruitment lifecycle.

A successful candidate will have:

• Experience: 6+ years in full life cycle recruitment, preferably in a high-growth environment with a focus on engineering and go-to-market (GTM) roles. Prior experience supporting the expansion of development teams is a plus.

• Candidate Experience and Strategic Guidance: Passion for creating a positive candidate experience and guiding hiring managers and teams to think strategically about adding new members.

• Relationship Building: Excellent relationship-building and consultative skills, with the ability to partner effectively and influence talent decisions. A consultative approach to building strong relationships with hiring managers and their teams.

• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with creative and innovative approaches.

• Adaptability: A building sense, able to navigate changing priorities and a dynamic work environment.

• Communication: Clear, concise, and engaging written communication style, with the ability to draft compelling InMails.

• Data-Driven: Ability to analyze hiring trends, sourcing channels, industries, and markets to inform recruitment strategies.

• Organization: Superb organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple processes and priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Collaboration: Skilled at working independently but also able to seek help, direction, and clarification when needed.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, an approachable style, and the ability to manage complex relationships and difficult conversations.

Where you’ll be working:  We proudly support a collaborative remote environment for our globally distributed teammates, while also using our Boulder office as a resource. #LI-Remote

Contract Length: This role is intended to have a minimum 3-month duration, with the possibility of extending further.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Wondering if you should apply?

As a company that helps organizations embrace and turn change into opportunity, we’re looking for teammates with diverse experiences who thrive on applying their knowledge in new ways. You don’t need to meet every listed qualification to apply. If you’re motivated by an iterative approach to growth, learning, collaboration, and relentless improvement, we want to hear from you.

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