Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractor)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team on a contract basis from August 2026 - December 31st, 2026. This role is ideal for a strategic and analytical individual who can create strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates to bring world-class talent to Pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruiting for multiple teams at Pattern, serving as the go-to talent partner for leaders across these teams
• Partner closely with hiring managers to develop and execute strategic recruitment plans tailored to each role
• Own the full-cycle recruiting process: define role requirements, post job openings, proactively source candidates, review applications, conduct interviews, extend and negotiate offers, and close hires
• Source top-tier talent through LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, university partnerships, career fairs, and other creative channels
• Strengthen Pattern’s employer brand through consistent representation on platforms like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and social media
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (Lever) throughout the hiring lifecycle
• Manage and mentor a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, providing coaching and training on recruiting best practices
• Champion an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience, ensuring a thoughtful, timely, and inclusive process from start to finish

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
• Deep understanding of recruiting best practices, tools, and sourcing strategies
• Proven ability to assess talent and match candidates to complex role requirements across diverse functions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Highly organized, with strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with sound analytical judgment and decision-making ability
• Skilled in conducting interviews using a variety of techniques (behavioral, technical, structured, etc.)
• Adept at building and maintaining long-term relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and industry professionals

What Will I Need to Thrive?

• Proactively partners with hiring managers to drive alignment, urgency, and results—earning trust as a strategic advisor, not just a recruiter
• Consistently delivers high-quality candidates in a timely manner, with strong conversion rates from screen to hire
• Maintains clean, complete data in the ATS and leverages insights to optimize pipeline strategy and hiring outcomes
• Continuously raises the bar by improving processes, enhancing candidate experience, and helping hiring teams become better interviewers and decision-makers

Career Growth

• Potential consideration for future recruiting opportunities at Pattern based on business needs and performance
• Opportunity to expand leadership experience by managing a Talent Acquisition Coordinator
• Exposure to executive-level hiring strategy, managing a hiring vertical from the top to the bottom
• Opportunity to broaden expertise across multiple business functions

About the Company

Pattern accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces leveraging proprietary technology and AI. We are a fast-growing tech company headquartered in North America, recognized as one of the fastest growing tech companies and one of the best-led companies by Inc. We are committed to employee experience and have been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Global Most Loved Workplaces®. Pattern is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to serve in a contract role and be an integral member of the Pattern business during the maternity leave period.