Talent Acquisition Lead

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Overview

Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe, Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce. We take the best elements of virtual teams and combine them with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We see no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold.

Job Summary : We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to build and lead the recruiting function for our Talent Solutions (Staffing, Direct Hire, and Contractor / Freelance solutions) across Engineering, Healthcare, Education, and Legal verticals. You will own the recruiting lifecycle end-to-end — from sourcing and screening to placement and process design. The initial focus will be on high-skill roles (engineers, healthcare professionals, educators, legal experts). This is a player-coach role : senior enough to architect strategy, but willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work until the team is formed. This is a remote position. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute scalable recruiting strategies across direct hire, temp-to-hire, temporary, and freelance models.
• Hire, train, and manage a team of recruiters as the business scales; personally engage in recruiting for high-skill roles in the initial phase.
• Partner with Business Development Leads and clients to align on requirements and hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of specialized talent across multiple verticals.
• Conduct candidate outreach, screening calls, interviews, and guide candidates through the hiring process.
• Track recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, pipeline health, quality of hire) and report insights to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with legal and staffing requirements, including documentation and background checks.
• Leverage ATS, sourcing platforms, and AI-driven tools to manage pipelines and ensure data accuracy.
• Contribute to process improvements, playbooks, and TA best practices to support scalability.

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