Vice President of Talent Acquisition

Twilio

Full Time

8 months ago

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See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next VP of Talent Acquisition.

Who we are & why we’re hiring

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.

Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a global company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business.

About the job

The Vice President of Talent Acquisition (TA) will own the global strategy and execution of attracting and hiring new employees (Twilions) while ensuring the team innovates, optimizes and thrives. Reporting to the SVP of People Partnerships, this VP will lead a team of TA Directors and work cross-functionally and collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

We are seeking a leader to elevate and optimize our recruiting efforts, processes and culture. Through close partnership with People Team partners and Executive stakeholders, this leader will ensure Twilio’s TA team consistently delivers the hires that align with Twilio’s overall business priorities. Twilio’s TA team is at an exciting inflection point; we need a strong leader who can ideate, build and execute solutions to cutting edge issues such as how Twilio leverages AI in its hiring processes, incorporates talent intelligence into Twilio’s overall talent strategy, and influences and executes on a global workforce plan.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

Create recruiting-strategies to ensure alignment between business objectives and candidate experience
Develop, prioritize, and deliver on comprehensive workforce plans and hiring strategies for teams across Twilio in partnership with the business leaders
Build strong relationships across functions and customers both internal and external to the People Team
Generate the strategy and long term vision to grow our diverse talent pools
Influence and make decisions grounded in data, holding the function accountable with KPIs to help drive business outcomes
Create a candidate centric culture that aligns with the Twilio Magic Values and broader Talent Acquisition function priorities

Qualifications

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

15+ years of recruiting experience and 5+ years in a global leadership capacity where you have partnered directly with the VP/C-suite
10+ years experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, global environment that is experiencing significant scale
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders at the VP/C-suite level in a demanding and high-performing work environment, and ability to develop strong trusting relationships at all levels
Proven ability to effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex global business issues, helping achieve business goals
Deep experience of multiple recruiting functions
Understanding of recruitment laws and regulations in multiple regions and countries
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively serve as the face of the employer brand
Proven ability to hire, develop, engage and retain a high performing team, with multiple layers of management and across a variety of TA disciplines

Desired:

Experience partnering to build and execute on talent strategies and workforce plans
Experience operating in companies that have gone through significant change cycles

Location

This role will be remote, and based in the USA.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado, California, New York, and Washington. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

Based in Colorado: $245,000 - $306,000.
Based in New York, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $245,000 - $306,000.
Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $245,000 - $306,000.
This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the state.

Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodation@twilio.com.