Team Lead - Tax & Compliance - PRS

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition to lead our recruitment efforts in hiring top-tier talent with the GTM, Finance and G&A space. As a dynamic and forward-thinking leader, you will play a pivotal role in refining our tools, processes, and execution strategies to build a world-class talent pipeline for Avalara. This role requires exceptional strategic acumen, global collaboration skills, and a passion for driving impactful hiring outcomes.

As a Senior Manager, you will work closely with global business leaders, HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement innovative hiring strategies that align with Avalara's vision and goals. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our talent acquisition framework and contribute to Avalaras continued success in a competitive, technology-driven market.

• Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership
  • Design and implement innovative recruitment strategies to identify and secure best-in-class talent from emerging technology industries, including SaaS, Cloud, FinTech, AI, and NLP.
  • Build and manage scalable talent acquisition processes that align with Avalaras growth objectives and organizational culture.
  • Partner with global leaders and HR teams to define workforce planning and address current and future hiring needs.
• Operational Excellence in Recruitment
  • Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiations for senior and strategic roles.
  • Continuously refine hiring workflows, leveraging technology and analytics to improve efficiency and outcomes.
  • Foster a seamless and positive candidate experience, ensuring Avalara remains an employer of choice.
• Global and Inclusive Hiring Practices
  • Manage recruitment efforts across multiple geographies, ensuring alignment with time zones, cultural nuances, and multilingual requirements.
  • Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent.
• Team Development and Collaboration
  • Mentor and lead a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers and executives to ensure alignment on hiring goals and strategies.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 10+ years of proven experience in talent acquisition or a similar leadership role, with a track record of hiring top-tier talent within the GTM, Finance and G&A space
• Strong experience in recruiting for roles within SaaS, Cloud, FinTech, AI, and NLP domains.
• Extensive global exposure, including managing recruitment efforts across time zones, cultures, and multilingual stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with candidates, hiring teams, and executives.
• Proficiency in leveraging recruitment technology and analytics tools to optimize hiring strategies.
• Strong knowledge of diversity and inclusion principles and their application in recruitment practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.