🌼 Talent Acquisition Manager

The Talent Acquisition Manager at Staycation is responsible for defining hiring needs, attracting top candidates, and building a scalable recruitment engine. This involves partnering with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, designing effective hiring strategies, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience from start to finish.

To succeed as a Talent Acquisition Manager at Staycation, candidates should possess at least 3 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in a startup environment. Experience with tech roles is essential, and familiarity with creative, sales, or data hiring is advantageous. Fluency in French and English is also required.

Staycation focuses on delivering a best-in-class candidate experience by ensuring timely and thoughtful communication, from initial outreach to final offers. The Talent Acquisition Manager plays a critical role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and maintaining consistency throughout the hiring process.

The Talent Acquisition Manager position at Staycation is based in Paris’ 20th district, utilizing a hybrid work model. This allows for flexible work arrangements that support both collaborative in-office meetings and personalized remote work environments.

The Talent Acquisition Manager at Staycation is expected to manage and evolve the recruitment stack, which includes an ATS, sourcing tools, and automation systems. Familiarity with platforms like Ashby is a big plus, as well as a data-driven approach to continuously improve recruitment processes.

A successful hiring strategy in a startup hinges on understanding the organization's needs and culture. It’s essential to partner deeply with hiring managers to clarify expectations, refine job descriptions, and develop a tailored outreach plan that resonates with the desired candidates.

To ensure a positive candidate experience, I prioritize clear and timely communication throughout the hiring process. This includes providing detailed information about the role, being responsive to candidate inquiries, and gathering feedback after interviews to improve the process.

My experience includes leveraging social media platforms for inbound candidates while employing creative strategies for outbound outreach, such as personalized email campaigns. I find that combining both approaches maximizes my chances of connecting with top-tier talent.

In a previous role, I identified a bottleneck in our interview scheduling process. By implementing a scheduling tool and streamlining communication, I reduced the time from first contact to offer by 30%, which significantly improved our candidate experience and overall satisfaction.

I approach conflicts with openness and collaboration. I find it vital to listen to the hiring manager’s perspective while presenting data and insights about the candidate to make an informed decision that aligns with our company goals and values.

Data is crucial in my recruitment process for tracking performance metrics such as time-to-hire and candidate quality. I regularly analyze this data to identify trends, which informs my strategies to enhance recruitment efforts and address any issues promptly.

I stay updated on recruitment trends through industry publications, webinars, and networking with fellow professionals. Continuous learning is important, and I often attend conferences to share knowledge and gain insights on innovative practices.

To enhance the employer brand, I utilize platforms like LinkedIn and employee testimonials to showcase our culture and values. Engaging with potential candidates through insightful content and authentic communication can significantly boost our visibility as a desirable workplace.

I actively promote diversity by ensuring job descriptions are inclusive and encouraging candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Additionally, I collaborate with community organizations and attend diversity job fairs to widen our outreach.

I have extensive experience with various ATS platforms, where I manage candidate pipelines, automate communications, and generate reports for performance analytics. Familiarity with systems like Ashby has allowed me to maximize efficiency within the recruitment process.