Saas Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hard Skills

- Full-cycle SaaS talent acquisition

- Data-driven recruiting strategies

- Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse, Lever)

- Talent sourcing via LinkedIn, GitHub, and niche job boards

- Employer branding and candidate engagement

- Diversity & inclusion initiatives

- Workforce analytics and forecasting

- AI-powered recruitment tools (Kobiton, HireVue)

Soft Skills

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Strategic thinking and problem solving

- Stakeholder and hiring manager collaboration

- Adaptability in dynamic settings

- Negotiation and closing expertise

- Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity mindset

*Senior SaaS Talent Acquisition Specialist*

*InnovateCloud Solutions, San Francisco, CA*

June 2022 – Present

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for 50+ SaaS product roles annually, including software engineers, product managers, UX designers, and sales executives.

- Implemented AI-enabled ATS enhancements, reducing time-to-fill by 22%.

- Developed targeted employer branding campaigns that increased inbound candidate applications by 35%.

- Collaborated with DEI teams to source underrepresented talent pools, increasing diversity hires by 18%.

- Utilized predictive workforce analytics to advise leadership on strategic hiring needs aligned with growth forecasts.

*SaaS Recruiter*

*CloudTech Talent Solutions, Remote*

August 2018 – May 2022

- Managed recruitment pipelines for multiple SaaS clients, customizing sourcing and hiring strategies per client vertical.

- Sourced candidates predominantly through AI-driven platforms and technical communities, achieving a 95% candidate quality score.

- Partnered with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and competency matrices, improving screening accuracy.

- Championed candidate experience initiatives, leading to a 10% increase in positive feedback scores.

*Junior Talent Acquisition Associate*

*StartUpHire, San Jose, CA*

July 2016 – July 2018

- Supported senior recruiters in screening and initial outreach for SaaS startup clients.

- Maintained candidate database and tracked hiring metrics using ATS dashboards.

- Conducted behavioral interviews and coordinated interview logistics, contributing to a 15% faster onboarding rate.

**Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management**

University of California, Berkeley

Graduated: 2016

- Certified Talent Acquisition Leader (CTAL) – 2024

- LinkedIn Certified Recruiter – 2023

- Diversity & Inclusion in Talent Management – 2021

SaaS Employer Branding Revamp (2023)

Led a cross-functional team to overhaul the company's employer branding strategy, integrating employee testimonials, virtual office tours, and AI chatbot-driven engagement. Resulted in a 40% increase in quality applicant submissions and enhanced brand visibility at tech hiring events.

AI-Powered Candidate Matching Pilot (2024)

Implemented and tested an AI-based candidate matching system that analyzed candidate skills and cultural fit, decreasing screening time by 30% and improving offer acceptance rates.

- Applicant Tracking Systems: Greenhouse, Lever, Jobvite

- Sourcing Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow Talent, HireVue

- HR Data & Analytics: Tableau, Power BI

- Communication & Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, Asana

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Fluent)