About The Role At The RealReal (TRR), our business outcomes are a direct result of hiring great talent. We are looking for a Senior Director of Talent Acquisition to own and drive the vision for our talent acquisition function. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term strategy to ensure we attract, engage, and retain top and diverse talent across the organization. As a key leader of the People team, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition will be a strategic leader with operational acumen focused on achieving recruitment excellence.What You Get To Do Every DayDefine and drive a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company’s growth objectives and brand valuesLead and develop a high-performing talent acquisition organization promoting best practices, exemplary candidate experience, and operational efficiencyDrive the RealReal’s DEI practices from a recruiting lens by defining diverse and equitable hiring objectives and providing the requisite TA execution to achieve themChampion and implement diverse and equitable hiring practices and initiatives throughout the recruitment processLead recruitment operations, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring processesOwn talent acquisition technology roadmap, partnering with People Tech, to refine the Talent Acquisition “tech stack” and processes that improve recruiter execution, facilitate hiring manager engagement, and deliver an exceptional candidate experienceAct as a strategic partner to functional leaders, finance, and people business partners to forecast hiring needs and ensure alignment with company goalsDevelop and oversee the strategy for high-volume recruitment events for our Authentication Centers (warehouse) to engage potential candidates and enhance brand visibilityDefine and leverage key recruiting analytics to track and analyze data to drive informed decision-making, and report on recruitment metrics to senior leadershipDesign and execute university and graduate recruiting programs to build a robust pipeline of diverse emerging talentLead high-level executive searches, employing a strategic approach to identify and attract top-tier candidates for senior leadership positionsBe a thought leader on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance our recruiting effortsWhat You Bring To The RoleMinimum Requirements:10-15+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years experience leading high performing talent acquisition teamsExperience in developing and delivering effective and creative recruiting strategies in a high-growth or complex organizationStrong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong business acumen with the ability to understand the company’s goals and translate them into actionable long-term talent acquisition plans that support business objectivesExceptional analytical skills with a strong ability to track and interpret recruitment metrics and KPIsAbility to own and influence outcomesExpert on best practices in finding and attracting top diverse talentTrack record of success leading programmatic recruiting efforts, including university recruitment, DEIB, and event-driven programsProven experience in executive recruitment and understanding of senior leadership rolesExperience with a variety of sourcing techniques and recruitment technologiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organizationThe ability to negotiate effectively with candidates and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Ability to Travel 10%Preferred Requirements:Retail, e-commerce, and high-volume recruiting experience a plusCompensation, Benefits, + PerksEmployee Stock Purchase Plan401K with Company MatchMedical, Dental & Vision InsurancePaid Parental Leave9 Paid Company HolidaysFlexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)Find out more about our BenefitsThe expected salary range for this role is $215,000-$240,000. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program .Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
