Senior Talent Partner

As a Senior Talent Partner at CookUnity, you will own the entire recruiting process for high-impact roles, work as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, and ensure a high-quality candidate experience. You’ll proactively source talent, influence hiring decisions, and drive employer branding efforts to attract top candidates.

To qualify for the Senior Talent Partner role at CookUnity, you should have at least 7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, particularly in product-led, high-growth environments. Experience managing U.S.-based executive hiring processes and strong communication skills are also essential.

When recruiting for executive roles at CookUnity, the Senior Talent Partner collaborates with senior stakeholders, develops strategic pipelines, and leads thorough interview processes. You’ll have a key role in shaping hiring strategies that align with the company's mission and values.

CookUnity prides itself on a people-first culture driven by shared values of excellence and ownership. As a Senior Talent Partner, you'll be part of a dynamic, supportive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation in attracting the best talent.

CookUnity is dedicated to professional growth and offers various resources, including mentorship and opportunities to lead innovative hiring processes. You'll be empowered to bring a data-driven mindset to track progress and optimize performance through effective recruitment strategies.

Discuss specific methods such as building relationships, leveraging technology like LinkedIn Recruiter, and engaging in targeted outreach. Highlight your experience in utilizing employer branding to position the company attractively in competitive markets.

Share examples of the types of executive positions you have recruited for, the processes you implemented, and how you ensured alignment with company culture and values. Demonstrating familiarity with leadership dynamics is key.

Emphasize your commitment to communication, feedback, and creating a welcoming environment during interviews. Discuss any metrics you track to gauge and enhance candidate satisfaction throughout the process.

Mention your proficiency with ATS systems like Greenhouse, sourcing tools, and any new AI technologies you’ve integrated into your recruitment strategies. Familiarity with these tools will show your ability to streamline processes.

Describe how you establish strong relationships with hiring managers, gather detailed job requirements, and provide strategic advice. Highlight any successes you've had in aligning hiring strategies with organizational goals.

Discuss KPIs such as time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, candidate satisfaction scores, and offer acceptance rates. Explaining your data-driven approach will demonstrate your analytical skills and commitment to continuous improvement.

Showcase your conflict resolution skills by providing examples of how you've navigated disagreements between hiring managers and candidates. Highlight your communication techniques and ability to empathize with different perspectives.

Discuss how you contribute to creating a strong employer brand by promoting company culture, values, and employee testimonials during recruitment. Mention how you've utilized social media and marketing strategies to attract candidates.

Provide specific examples of challenges such as market competition or demand for niche skills, detailing the strategies you implemented to surmount these obstacles through innovative thinking or process adjustments.

Narrate a specific hiring success, detailing the role, the strategies you employed, and the positive impact the hire had on the organization. Use this opportunity to showcase your accomplishments and ability to identify exceptional talent.