Vice President of Community (USA)

Talentful is inventing the future of recruitment by offering cutting-edge solutions that help high-growth technology companies hire the best talent. 

Founded in 2015, our experienced talent experts act as a flexible onsite extension of in-house talent functions via a monthly subscription to ensure the best cultural matches and outstanding recruitment experiences for top talent and companies. 

From hiring to process reviews, events strategy and diversity workshops – Talentful has helped many of the world’s biggest tech companies scale efficiently, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Pinterest, Atlassian, Expedia, Instacart, Miro and many more.

Talentful has built a global team across Europe and the US, all bound together by the mission of helping every company we partner with grow to its highest potential.

We have huge plans over the next few years as we continue to build the world's best talent consultancy, and hope you’ll be inspired to join us in inventing a better future for recruitment.

In 2023, we acquired HIGHER, a thriving community of senior talent executives. HIGHER offers a platform for thought leadership, networking, and shared insights through a dynamic Slack community, exclusive events, awards, and industry content.

Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Vice President of Community (USA) to build and strengthen relationships between Talentful and the HIGHER community. This is a strategic role, where you’ll serve as both a connector and advisor to senior Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders within the community. You’ll be responsible for growing the community’s influence, nurturing relationships, and driving initiatives that add value to members while supporting Talentful’s growth objectives. Your deep expertise in TA will make you a trusted thought leader and resource to these executives, who are looking for guidance and insights from an industry peer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Growth: Proactively engage senior Talent Acquisition executives from Tier 1 organizations, inviting them to join the HIGHER community and cultivating a sense of belonging.

• Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with community members, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and go-to resource for strategic TA guidance.

• TA Thought Leadership: Leverage your expertise to guide community members, providing insights on trends, challenges, and best practices. Facilitate roundtables, one-on-one sessions, and serve as a mentor to foster a collaborative learning environment.

• Content Leadership: Create engaging TA leadership content, including whitepapers, social media posts, and industry reports, that reinforces HIGHER’s value and elevates its presence in the industry. Develop insights and thought-provoking content that resonates with the community and positions Talentful as a leader in TA.

• Event Leadership: Attend, host, and speak at HIGHER events, contributing as a thought leader to drive impactful discussions that establish Talentful as the preferred partner in Talent Acquisition.

• Revenue Contribution: Drive growth by identifying community members who would benefit from Talentful’s services, aligning with their needs and goals while subtly supporting Talentful’s business objectives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition leader with a high level of expertise in the TA space, capable of advising senior executives on strategic TA topics.

• A strong network within the Talent Acquisition community, particularly among Tier 1 organizations, with the ability to engage and earn trust from senior leaders.

• Demonstrated success in community building, partnership development, or sales, with a track record of converting relationships into mutual success.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience in hosting or participating in industry events and leading strategic discussions.

• Empathetic, strategic approach, with the ability to offer guidance on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities to fellow TA leaders.

• Proactive, self-starter attitude, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Why Talentful?

• Be part of an innovative and fast-growing company at the intersection of recruitment and technology.

• Lead initiatives that shape the future of the Talent Acquisition community through meaningful connections and thought leadership.

• Access to an exclusive network of senior TA leaders, where you’ll have the chance to influence and guide some of the industry’s top professionals.

• A supportive company culture that values growth, expertise, and community impact.

Our Global Benefits

• Learning & development
  Accelerating your personal and professional growth.

• Flexible working
  Hybrid or Remote work to suit your lifestyle - we trust our people.

• Healthcare options
  From employer contributions to health insurance.

• Wellness allowance contributions
  Improve either your physical, financial, or mental health with our monthly stipend.

• Global co-working
  Deskpass memberships for everyone in our team to work globally on-demand.

• Enhanced parental leave
  14 weeks paid maternity & 3 weeks paid paternity after 1 year service.

• Retirement plan
  Matched pension contributions or 401(k) plan to start saving.

At Talentful, we recognize our people are our strongest asset, and the diverse skills they bring to our international workforce are the driving force of our success. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.