Senior People & Talent Lead

Burkland Associates

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Talent + People Partner to lead our recruitment efforts and play a critical role in scaling our team. This individual will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent while partnering closely with the People team on strategic initiatives and programs..

Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including full-cycle recruitment.
• Proven ability to manage both high-volume as well as specialized or niche hiring in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment, across multiple time zones.
• Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives.
• Takes initiative and applies a proactive approach to talent acquisition needs
• Possesses a positive, solution-oriented disposition when navigating challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative, scalable recruitment strategies to attract and hire diverse, high-performing talent across the organization.
• Partner closely with senior leaders to understand business objectives, workforce planning needs, and evolving talent priorities.
• Monitor industry and market trends—particularly within professional services—to ensure Burkland remains competitive in its approach to hiring.
• Use data to inform decisions and continuously improve the recruitment process.
• Build and strengthen Burkland’s employer brand, clearly articulating our culture, values, and employee experience to position us as an employer of choice.
• Own the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing and closing candidates.
• Craft compelling job descriptions and manage postings across various platforms.
• Build a robust talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Provide coaching and feedback to hiring managers and interview teams, including developing and leading “Interview Best Practices” training .
• Create a positive and engaging experience for all candidates, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
• Champion Burkland’s employer brand by sharing our culture and values with candidates.
• Serve as DEIB lead and member of the DEIB Advocacy Leadership Team.
• Facilitate and expand employee engagement activities such as cultural events, coffee chats and lunch and learns, new hire buddy programs, and more.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
• Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
• 401k with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
• A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
• Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach if you’d like!
• We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values.
• We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed