Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avalara is an AI-first tax technology company that provides a cloud compliance platform for businesses. The Staff Technical Recruiter will lead high-impact, full-cycle searches across key business functions, partnering with senior executives to define hiring strategies and identify exceptional leadership talent. The role also involves delivering an elevated candidate experience, using inclusive and data-informed approaches, and leveraging AI and automation tools.
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 in the executive market
Skills
- 15+ 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
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses
- Benefits generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance, varying by location
- Access to AI tools, training, and support so employees can grow their skills and innovate as part of their daily work
- Remote position in the United States
- 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and executive sponsorship
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