Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractor)

Pattern accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces leveraging proprietary technology and AI. We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to serve in a contract role and be an integral member of the Pattern business during that time. We’re looking for a strategic and analytical individual who can create strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates in order to bring world class talent to Pattern. This is a full-time contractor position to cover maternity leave. The contract will be from August 2026 - December 31st, 2026. There will be potential for conversion to a full-time permanent role, subject to performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruiting for multiple teams at Pattern, serving as the go-to talent partner for leaders across these teams; Partner closely with hiring managers to develop and execute strategic recruitment plans tailored to each role; Own the full-cycle recruiting process: define role requirements, post job openings, proactively source candidates, review applications, conduct interviews, extend and negotiate offers, and close hires; Source top-tier talent through LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, university partnerships, career fairs, and other creative channels; Strengthen Pattern’s employer brand through consistent representation on platforms like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and social media; Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (Lever) throughout the hiring lifecycle; Manage and mentor a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, providing coaching and training on recruiting best practices; Champion an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience, ensuring a thoughtful, timely, and inclusive process from start to finish

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a fast-paced or high-growth environment; Deep understanding of recruiting best practices, tools, and sourcing strategies; Proven ability to assess talent and match candidates to complex role requirements across diverse functions; Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization; Highly organized, with strong time management skills and attention to detail; Strategic thinker with sound analytical judgment and decision-making ability; Skilled in conducting interviews using a variety of techniques (behavioral, technical, structured, etc.); Adept at building and maintaining long-term relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and industry professionals

Nice to have

Side projects related to data and analytics

Benefits

Potential for conversion to a full-time Pattern employee, based on performance and business needs; Competitive Pay; Onsite Fitness Center; Casual Dress Code; Hybrid work flexibility; Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading ecommerce experts and make a real impact from day one; Opportunity to expand leadership experience by managing a Talent Acquisition Coordinator; Exposure to executive-level hiring strategy, managing a hiring vertical from the top to the bottom; Opportunity to broaden expertise across multiple business functions