Talent Acquisitions Leader

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
The Talent Acquisition organization is critical to develop both long-term and short-term strategies to ensure we are attracting, engaging, identifying, and cultivating relationships with global talent. The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead the charge in sourcing and acquiring talent that will help  meet strategic business goals. As the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will also shape the strategy behind our efforts to build a diverse and talented workforce.  The Director will collaborate with leadership and hiring managers to attract forward-thinking talent that adds to culture while helping to further advance it into the future.

Responsibilities

• Identifying our organization’s needs and work to create and implement an efficient talent acquisition strategy to improve recruitment and business performance
• Establish a talent scouting and recruitment strategy by sourcing and building relationships with candidates
• Lead, motivate, and support a team of recruiters to successfully deliver on hiring goals and increase productivity, ensuring each team member's personal growth and career development
• Developing, managing and maintaining a highly-skilled team to assist with talent development  
• Communicating with external sources, i.e. peer organizations to acknowledge any trends in recruitment and markets which could impact upon the business
• Anticipating the organizations future and working with senior executives to advise on recruiting tactics that will help to sustain the company’s success 
• Research and consult on compensation and benefits with Total Rewards Leader
• Applying strategies to attract diverse candidates to all areas of the business 
• Managing and delivering reports and data when required
• Experience creating and implementing policies, procedures, and/or processes that support broader talent acquisition strategies and hiring best practices.
• Build a seamless interview process that amplifies candidate experience
• Regularly manage pipeline activity and maintain data integrity, and proactively share data-centric updates
• Oversee efforts to strengthen our DE&I strategy with an acute focus on the recruiting process. 
• Supervise onboarding and team-building efforts
• Help team members with difficult closes; provide solutions to overcome objections and resolve issues
• Sustain a healthy and productive workplace

Requirements

• 10+ years of talent acquisition and recruitment experience
• 5+ years of lead or management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in direct sourcing candidates in challenging markets.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of employees.
• Experience organizing and delivering training programs
• Good understanding of Human Resources tools (e.g. Applicant Tracking Systems)
• Ability to coach and manage individuals and teams
• Experience building a talent acquisition function with a fast-growing company

We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance (company pays 100% of employee premium), alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 10 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching (no vesting period), commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as flight lessons, wellness subsidies, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, IP bonus program, happy hours and many more. 
Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 
Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.