Director, Talent Acquisition at Ridgeline

Reno, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

235000.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Strategy, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Employer Branding, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Problem Solving, AI Tools, Google Workspace, Slack, ATS Tools, Workday Recruiting, Operational Excellence, High-Performing Teams

Industry

Software Development

Description

We’re looking for a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead Ridgeline’s high-performing talent acquisition function. You’ll manage a team driving recruiting strategy, operational excellence, and a best-in-class candidate experience. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering closely with executives and hiring managers across the company to scale our teams thoughtfully and effectively. At Ridgeline, how we work matters as much as what we build. Ridgeliners act like owners, choose growth over comfort, and communicate with transparency. We assume positive intent, bias toward action, and bring solutions, not just problems. We celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and thrive in a resilient, collaborative, high-performing culture. If this excites you, we’d love to meet you. You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. What You’ll Do: Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of recruiters and recruiting support staff. Design and execute Ridgeline’s talent acquisition strategy globally to meet hiring goals across all functions. Partner with senior leadership to understand business priorities, workforce plans, and evolving talent needs. Optimize recruiting operations, leveraging data and technology to improve efficiency, consistency, and equity in hiring. Be a critical stakeholder in implementation and ongoing administration of Workday Recruiting. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by embedding inclusive hiring practices and ensuring diverse candidate pipelines. Refine and enhance employer branding, partnering with Marketing and People teams to elevate Ridgeline’s presence in key talent markets. Analyze and report on key recruiting metrics, providing insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement. Manage vendor relationships and evaluate tools, systems, and partners that support recruiting excellence. Be on point to recruit executive level or high profile roles as needed. What We Look For: 12+ years of recruiting experience including recruiting internationally 4+ years experience in people management or recruiting leadership role Proven success leading high-performing recruiting teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (preferably in tech or SaaS) Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, and ATS tools like Greenhouse and Workday Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills Deep commitment to building inclusive, equitable hiring processes Willingness to learn and leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline tasks and communication Strategic thinker who can operate both at a 10,000-foot view and in the details when needed An aptitude for problem solving Ability to communicate effectively Serious interest in having fun at work About Ridgeline Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry. Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before. With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company,” and by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers.” Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace. Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions: https://www.ridgelineapps.com/legal/candidate-privacy-policy Compensation and Benefits The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $200,000 - $235,000. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above. As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product. In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of recruiters while designing and executing the global talent acquisition strategy. Partner with senior leadership to optimize recruiting operations and enhance the candidate experience.