Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avalara is an AI-first cloud compliance technology company, and it is seeking a Staff Technical Recruiter to lead high-impact leadership hiring. The role partners with senior executives on full-cycle searches, assesses leadership talent, delivers an exceptional candidate experience, and uses data, AI, and market insights to drive inclusive and effective recruiting strategies.
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 vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
- We provide access to AI tools, training, and support so employees can grow their skills and innovate as part of their daily work.
- You’ll have the tools and autonomy to make your mark.
- This is a remote position in the United States.
- 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship
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