Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

div class= content-intro p strong About Tailscale /strong /p

p Tailscale is making safe connection effortless by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital. /p /div h2 strong About the Role /strong /h2

p We’re hiring multiple experienced Talent Acquisition Partners to join Tailscale on an initial 6-month contract basis, with the potential to extend and/or convert to full-time roles based on business needs and performance. /p

p These roles will support different parts of the organization, with individual assignments focused on strong Engineering, Product Design (EPD), Go-to-Market G A, or a broader cross-functional portfolio spanning multiple organizations /strong . During the application process, candidates will have the opportunity to indicate where they have the most experience and where they would prefer to focus. /p

p You’ll operate as a fully integrated member of our Talent Acquisition team, owning searches from intake through offer and partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to develop thoughtful recruiting strategies, navigate competitive talent markets, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. /p

p Tailscale operates in a highly technical, fast-moving environment, so we’re looking for recruiters who are curious, adaptable, and comfortable learning new areas quickly. Whether your background is primarily technical, commercial/corporate, or broad-based, you’ll bring strong recruiting craft, market intelligence, data, and sound judgment to help hiring teams make great decisions while maintaining a consistently high hiring bar. /p

h2 strong Key Responsibilities /strong /h2

h3 strong Lead Full-Cycle Recruiting /strong /h3

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li Own complex searches from intake through offer across EPD, GTM, G A, or a combination of functions based on assigned business needs. /li

li Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles, develop recruiting strategies, and establish effective interview processes. /li

li Manage multiple searches while maintaining a high bar for quality, speed, and candidate experience. /li

li Lead candidate assessment, offer strategy, negotiation, and closing in partnership with hiring teams. /li

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h3 strong Develop Talent Sourcing Strategies /strong /h3

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li Build recruiting and sourcing strategies based on business priorities, role requirements, talent availability, and market conditions. /li

li Partner with Sourcers on targeted searches and talent mapping while sourcing directly as needed and maintaining accountability for pipeline health. /li

li Use recruiting data, candidate feedback, and market intelligence to evaluate search performance and adjust strategies. /li

li Identify alternative talent pools, companies, locations, or profiles when searches require a different approach. /li

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h3 strong Advise Influence Hiring Teams /strong /h3

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li Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and business leaders and serve as a consultative recruiting partner. /li

li Provide actionable insights on talent markets, candidate expectations, hiring timelines, and potential tradeoffs. /li

li Constructively challenge assumptions and create accountability around interview quality, timely feedback, decision-making, and candidate experience. /li

li Proactively identify hiring risks and partner with TA leadership when broader support or escalation is needed. /li

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h3 strong Recruit Across Your Area of Focus /strong /h3

p Depending on your background and assignment, you may support: /p

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li strong Engineering, Product Design: /strong including highly technical or specialized Engineering, Product, Design, and leadership searches. /li

li strong GTM G A: /strong including Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Revenue Operations, Partnerships, Finance, Legal, People, and other business functions. /li

li strong Cross-Functional / All Orgs: /strong a mix of technical and non-technical hiring across the company as priorities evolve. /li

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h3 strong Partner Across Talent Acquisition /strong /h3

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li Collaborate closely with Sourcers, Coordinators, TA Operations, fellow TA Partners, and TA leadership. /li

li Share market insights, sourcing approaches, and recruiting best practices across the team. /li

li Contribute to recruiting initiatives and process improvements that strengthen hiring effectiveness and scalability. /li

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h2 strong What We Are Looking For /strong /h2

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li 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within high-growth SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, developer tools, cybersecurity, or other technology environments. /li

li Demonstrated success recruiting within EPD, GTM/G A, or across multiple functions and levels. /li

li Strong full-cycle recruiting skills across intake, sourcing, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, offer negotiation, and closing. /li

li Experience developing recruiting and sourcing strategies for complex or highly competitive searches. /li

li Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar technical or business roles and translate hiring needs into effective recruiting strategies. /li

li Proven ability to partner with hiring managers and business leaders as a trusted advisor, using strong judgment to influence decisions, challenge assumptions, and maintain accountability. /li

li Comfort using recruiting data and market intelligence to diagnose challenges and improve hiring outcomes. /li

li Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to independently manage multiple searches in a fast-moving, distributed environment. /li

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h2 strong Nice to Have /strong /h2

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li Experience recruiting across multiple areas of the business, including both technical and non-technical functions. /li

li Experience recruiting highly technical talent within infrastructure, networking, security, distributed systems, developer tools, cloud, or adjacent areas. /li

li Experience recruiting Sales and broader GTM talent across different functions, levels, or sales motions. /li

li Experience partnering with Sourcers on sophisticated strategies for difficult-to-fill roles. /li

li Experience using talent mapping, market intelligence, recruiting data, AI, or emerging recruiting technologies to improve hiring outcomes. /li

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p strong Note: /strong this is a contract position and is not eligible for the full-time, exempt benefits listed below. /p div class= content-pay-transparency div class= pay-input div class= title CAN Pay Range /div div class= pay-range span $90 /span span class= divider /span span $109 CAD /span /div /div /div div class= content-conclusion p em data-stringify-type= italic Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. /em strong data-stringify-type= bold em data-stringify-type= italic We encourage you to help us break that statistic! /em /strong /p

p strong What We Offer /strong /p

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li strong An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. /strong We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life. /li

li strong A competitive total compensation package. /strong This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles). /li

li strong Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. /strong Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family! /li

li strong Remote first company /strong —most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description. /li

li strong Employer-funded retirement contributions. /strong Tailscale will match your retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of your eligible compensation. /li

li strong Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. /strong Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team off-sites, and collaborate in person with teammates across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. We support intentional in-person connection through team travel and distributed collaboration. strong br /strong /li

li strong Support for your personal and professional development. /strong Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities. /li

li strong Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. /strong Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world! /li

li strong A build-your-own home office setup. /strong You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own. /li

li strong Paid parental leave program /strong . We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents). /li

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p em Tailscale is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or related to any aspect of this role, please contact your recruiter. /em /p

p em Our hiring process uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people. /em /p

p em Please be aware that legitimate emails from Tailscale's talent team will only originate from @tailscale.com, @greenhouse.io, and @interviews.modernloop.io email addresses. For more information about protecting yourself from impersonators and scams, please visit a href= https://tailscale.com/scam-awareness https://tailscale.com/scam-awareness /a . /em /p /div