Director of Talent Acquisition, Operations

Company: ThredUp Inc.
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Talent Acquisition, Operations *Please note that our thredUP team is currently working remotely, however, this role will be expected to report to our Scottsdale location once we are safely able to return to the office. About thredUP In 2009, thredUP set out to make used clothes the new normal and create a more sustainable future for fashion. The company designed a modern resale experience that took the work and risk out of thrift, and converted a generation of secondhand skeptics to fans. Sellers send clothes directly to thredUP by the bagful, and buyers shop quality-checked items from over 35,000 brands at steep discounts. To power this marketplace, thredUP built an infrastructure that has recirculated 100 million unique garments via proprietary technology, data and logistics. thredUP most recently expanded its platform with Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) to power resale for the world's leading fashion brands. As a circular fashion pioneer, thredUP is reducing fashion's impact on the planet and unlocking economic value for consumers and brands alike. How You Will Make An Impact thredUP is looking for a seasoned talent acquisition leader excited to help us attract, engage and retain exceptional talent for our operations team. We currently have 3 distribution centers (DCs) nationwide, 1500+ team members, and ambitious hiring goals for 2021, 2022, and beyond. If you are eager to apply the science behind high-volume recruiting in an innovative, technology-driven organization, keep reading. -- Our operations team is the lifeblood of thredUP and recruiting is a core driver of their success. You will thrive in this role if you pride yourself on being a business leader first and talent acquisition leader second . --This role is respected as a leader who partners with hiring managers to uncover, understand and assist in hiring the right (best) talent for the future of our business. -- The Director of Talent Acquisition will also lead the next phase in talent attraction for our DCs as we continue to evolve our unique and proactive recruitment strategy. You will maintain a laser-focus on quality over quantity, knowing the pitfalls associated with hiring "butts in seats." You will lead talent acquisition projects, develop performance metrics, and build an employer brand as part of your formula to consistently deliver against headcount goals.-- -- You maintain a high sense of curiosity, a sense of humor and the ability to celebrate both the big and small wins with your team. In This Role You'll Get To:

• Provide leadership to the Operations Talent Acquisition team as well as the wider People Team, including creating scalable programs, leveraging business and technology expertise, and displaying outstanding people management skills.
• Build effective and trusting business partner relationships with DC General Managers, People Directors and the broader DC leadership team.
• Develop and launch new recruiting strategies to support hiring goals while quickly pivoting when priorities change.
• Maintain a sharp eye on local market and industry trends to propose recommendations to business leaders and/or adjust recruiting strategies.
• Be the calm in the storm. You know how to exemplify a strong sense of urgency to reach hiring targets while providing support and leadership to your team during high pressure situations.
• Develop processes for assessing our company values in each prospective new team member.
• Work with People Team colleagues to ensure consistent onboarding practices.
• Design and ensure our talent acquisition and recruiting processes are aligned with employer brand and diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives. What We're Looking For:
  • Demonstrated experience in sourcing, recruiting, candidate experience, employer brand building and on-boarding initiatives, specifically in high-volume, hourly workforce environments.
  • 10+ years of relevant recruiting experience
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
  • Deep understanding of the industry, our business, and the ability to anticipate the impact of talent on the future success of the company.
  • Previous experience developing recruiting performance metrics and leveraging data for storytelling.
  • Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with leaders at all levels of an organization.
  • Experience building and leading a distributed workforce.
  • Experience with recruiting tools and systems such as Lever, GoodHire, Paylocity, iCiMS, Indeed, etc.
  • Prior work experience in a late-stage start-up or public company preferred. What We Offer - Currently running a 4-day work week experiment through Summer 2021, with Fridays off - Competitive salary (we leverage market data) + stock - Flexible PTO (take the time you need) + 12 company holidays - Paid Sabbatical after 3 years of full time employment-- - Generous paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers-- - Innovative tools: Google Workspace & your choice of a Mac or Windows based laptop - Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance offered - We live by our Core Values of Transparency, SpeakingUP, Thinking Big, Infinite Learning, Influencing Outcomes & Seeking the Truth-- - Voted "50 Most Innovative Companies of 2020" We believe diversity,--inclusion and belonging--is key for our team. At thredUP, our mission has been built on extending the lives of millions of unique clothing items.--Much like our inventory, we are proud to have fostered a workplace that is one-of-a-kind. As a company focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging,--we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring a new generation to think secondhand first. Be you.-- *Please note that our thredUP team is currently working remotely, however, this role will be expected to report to our Scottsdale location once we are safely able to return to the office.

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