Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract) - Tailscale

About Tailscale

Tailscale is making safe connection effortless by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.

About the Role

We’re hiring multiple experienced Talent Acquisition Partners for an initial 6-month contract, with the potential to extend or convert to full-time. You will support various departments including Engineering, Product & Design (EPD), Go-to-Market, or G&A. You will own searches from intake through offer, partnering with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Own complex searches across EPD, GTM, or G&A functions. Manage candidate assessment, offer strategy, negotiation, and closing.
• Talent Strategy: Build sourcing strategies based on business priorities and market conditions. Partner with Sourcers and maintain pipeline health.
• Advisory: Serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers. Provide insights on talent markets, challenge assumptions, and ensure interview quality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with TA Operations, Coordinators, and leadership to improve hiring effectiveness and scalability.

What We Are Looking For

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth SaaS, cloud, or infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for technical (EPD) or commercial (GTM/G&A) roles.
• Strong ability to translate hiring needs into effective recruiting strategies.
• Proven ability to influence hiring managers and use data to improve outcomes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in a distributed environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting highly technical talent (networking, security, distributed systems).
• Experience with talent mapping, market intelligence, and AI-assisted recruiting tools.

What We Offer

• Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere with support for home office setups and co-working stipends.
• Professional Development: $1,500 USD annually for growth and learning.
• Inclusive Environment: A flexible, inclusive workplace that values diverse voices.
• Retirement: Employer-funded retirement contributions (up to 0.75% match).
• Connection: Opportunities to connect in-person via company retreats and team off-sites.