Every day, the world gets more digital thanks to tens of millions of developers building the future faster than ever. But with exponential growth comes exponential risk, as outnumbered security teams struggle to secure mountains of code. This is where Snyk (pronounced “sneak”) comes in. Snyk is a developer security platform that makes it easy for development teams to find, prioritize, and fix security vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure — and do it all right from the start. Snyk is on a mission to make the world a more secure place by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure.
Joining Snyk means embracing our core values: One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where fostering collaboration, leading with empathy, driving business impact, and inspiring trust are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Opportunity
As the Lead Executive Talent Attraction Partner at Snyk, your main goal is driving global growth through exceptional execution. Your primary focus is on identifying and acquiring top-tier executive talent while ensuring world-class candidate experiences. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders, comprehending hiring needs, devising tailored recruitment strategies, and scaling Snyk globally. Leading recruitment strategies, refining processes, and aligning plans with Snyk’s mission, you'll explore new talent pools using innovative methods. Reporting directly to the VP of Global Talent Attraction, your leadership will be instrumental in executing our expansion strategy with unparalleled excellence.
Location: We're looking for this role to be based in our Boston office with an openness to being in the office 2-3 days per week.
You’ll Spend Your Time:
- Design and execute strategies to attract, assess, and hire high-quality executives across departments and divisions.
- Engage in capacity planning and goal setting, collaborating closely with executives to anticipate organizational needs and establish talent strategies.
- Identify and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), providing critical insights to executive partners on hiring progress, speed, and outcomes.
- Drive inclusion and diversity by implementing recruitment programs that attract and retain candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Collaborate with executives to plan recruitment against financial budgets, identify bottlenecks, and mitigate critical skills gaps.
- Manage end-to-end executive and senior leadership hiring processes, sourcing top-tier talent through various channels, conducting thorough candidate assessments, and maintaining strong candidate relationships.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market insights, and best practices in executive recruitment to advise on effective talent acquisition strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
What You’ll Need:
- 10-12 years of progressive executive recruitment experience, with a focus on enterprise technology organizations.
- Proven track record in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier executive-level talent.
- Strategic leadership abilities to drive talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, collaborating effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in KPI monitoring and data-driven decision-making for recruitment strategies.
- Implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within recruitment processes.
- Understanding of financial implications in talent acquisition, capacity planning, and budgeting.
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in executive recruitment.
- Excellent communication skills, fostering strong candidate relationships and brand representation.
- Adaptability, innovation, and the ability to propose creative talent acquisition solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields. Additional HR certifications or a Master's degree is a plus.
We’d be Lucky if You:
- Have experience working in an Executive Search staffing firm.
- Have a passion for research and intelligent market maps.
- Understand the DevSecOps or CyberSecurity market.
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We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!
About Snyk
Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.
Benefits & Programs
Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.
- Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
- Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
- Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
- Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances
