Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avalara is an AI-first cloud compliance technology company seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead strategic, full-cycle searches and partner with senior leaders on critical hiring decisions. The role focuses on executive-level candidate assessment, inclusive and data-informed recruiting strategies, stakeholder communication, and leveraging AI and automation to improve recruiting operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle searches across all key functions including Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, Engineering and Customer Operations
- Partner directly with C-level, senior executives, and stakeholders to define role requirements, success criteria, and hiring strategy
- Deliver a white-glove candidate experience from first conversation through close
- Conduct in-depth interviews to assess leadership capability, scope readiness, and alignment with Avalara's business and culture
- Drive inclusive, data-informed search strategies that bring diversity, excellence, and insight to every leadership slate
- Create polished, insight-driven candidate summaries and present recommendations to stakeholders
- Communicate progress with clarity and confidence—providing ongoing market insights, recommendations, and search updates
- Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline outreach, scheduling, and documentation while maintaining a personalized touch
- Build strong partnerships with internal recruiting, HR, and business leaders to ensure a unified and consistent leadership hiring process
- Protect confidentiality and represent Avalara's brand with discretion and professionalism
Skills
- This is a remote position in the United States
- 8+ years of experience in recruiting in a global company or retained/executive search firm
- Deep understanding of leadership assessment, business context, and organizational structure
- Proven ability to influence, guide, and advise senior leaders through critical hiring decisions
- Strong interviewing, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and AI-enhanced recruiting tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, automation assistants)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to synthesize insights and produce executive-ready updates
- Professional maturity, sound judgment, and a calm, polished approach under pressure
- A genuine passion for elevating candidate and stakeholder experience while improving systems and processes
Benefits
- Remote position in the United States.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
- Private medical insurance, varying by location.
- Life insurance, varying by location.
- Disability insurance, varying by location.
- Access to AI tools, training, and support.
- 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and executive sponsorship.
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