Associate Director of Talent Acquisition

As the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at BillionToOne, you will be responsible for building a scalable recruiting function, overseeing the entire recruitment lifecycle, managing the recruiting team, partnering with executive leadership, analyzing recruitment trends, and promoting the company culture as an employer of choice. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring best practices in candidate sourcing and selection, enabling the company to attract and retain top talent in the diagnostics industry.

To qualify for the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition position at BillionToOne, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, have a minimum of 8 years of experience in talent acquisition with at least 3 years in a leadership role at a high-growth startup, and possess experience in a medical diagnostics company. A proven track record of developing strategic recruiting plans and strong leadership skills are essential for this role.

BillionToOne places a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices, which is a core responsibility of the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition. You will drive initiatives that focus on attracting a diverse pool of candidates and fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates different backgrounds and experiences. Promoting our inclusive environment and ensuring fair hiring practices will be essential in building a diverse workforce at BillionToOne.

BillionToOne fosters an open and transparent culture, where collaboration and innovation are highly valued. As the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition, you will work alongside a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the molecular diagnostics field. The company encourages feedback through regular Town Hall meetings and positions itself as an employer of choice, committed to the well-being of its employees and the community.

The Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at BillionToOne can enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including multiple medical benefit options, generous parental leave, retirement savings with company match, free daily lunches, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Additional perks include the latest technology for work, free on-site EV charging, and a variety of amenities aimed at enhancing employee well-being. This package reflects BillionToOne's commitment to its employees and their personal and professional growth.

When answering this question, share specific examples of when you successfully led a recruitment team, highlighting your approaches to motivating team members, optimizing processes, and improving candidate experiences. Emphasize your leadership style and any metrics that demonstrate your team's success.

Discuss your method of collaborating with executive leadership to understand business needs and how you translate these into actionable recruitment strategies. Provide an example of a successful alignment you orchestrated that had a positive impact on the organization's goals.

Share your proactive approaches to creating diversity in candidate pipelines, such as partnerships with diverse organizations, inclusive job descriptions, and using bias-free language. Discuss how these strategies have resulted in increased diversity within your previous teams.

Provide a specific instance where you identified a bottleneck in the hiring process and implemented changes that resulted in more efficient and effective recruitment. Highlight the impact in terms of time saved or improved candidate satisfaction.

Discuss your familiarity with recruitment tools like Greenhouse, Gem, or similar systems. Explain how you use these systems to track key recruitment metrics and how this data informs your strategic decisions.

Describe your approach to maintaining clear communication with candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Highlight any specific practices you have implemented to enhance transparency and create a positive experience for candidates.

Detail your background in medical diagnostics, focusing on any roles where you recruited for specialized positions. Explain how your industry knowledge has helped you better understand the needs and qualifications necessary for candidates in this field.

Discuss your strategies for developing and guiding hiring managers in effective recruiting practices. Highlight specific coaching methods you use to help them improve their decision-making skills and eliminate biases in hiring.

Think of a specific challenge you've encountered, such as high turnover rates or difficulty sourcing candidates. Explain the steps you took to address the issue and the successful outcomes that followed.

Craft a response that reflects your passion for the mission of BillionToOne and its commitment to innovation in molecular diagnostics. Connect your personal values and career aspirations with what the company stands for, emphasizing your desire to contribute to its success.