About The RoleAt The RealReal (TRR), our business outcomes are a direct result of hiring great talent. We are looking for a Senior Director of Talent Acquisition to own and drive the vision for our talent acquisition function. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term strategy to ensure we attract, engage, and retain top and diverse talent across the organization. As a key leader of the People team, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition will be a strategic leader with operational acumen focused on achieving recruitment excellence.

What You Get To Do Every Day

Define and drive a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company’s growth objectives and brand values

Lead and develop a high-performing talent acquisition organization promoting best practices, exemplary candidate experience, and operational efficiency

Drive the RealReal’s DEI practices from a recruiting lens by defining diverse and equitable hiring objectives and providing the requisite TA execution to achieve them

Champion and implement diverse and equitable hiring practices and initiatives throughout the recruitment process

Lead recruitment operations, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring processes

Own talent acquisition technology roadmap, partnering with People Tech,  to refine the Talent Acquisition “tech stack” and processes that improve recruiter execution, facilitate hiring manager engagement, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience

Act as a strategic partner to  functional leaders, finance, and people business partners to forecast hiring needs and ensure alignment with company goals

Develop and oversee the strategy for  high-volume recruitment events for our Authentication Centers (warehouse) to engage potential candidates and enhance brand visibility

Define and leverage key recruiting analytics to track and analyze data to drive informed decision-making, and report on recruitment metrics to senior leadership

Design and execute university and graduate recruiting programs to build a robust pipeline of diverse emerging talent

Lead high-level executive searches, employing a strategic approach to identify and attract top-tier candidates for senior leadership positions

Be a thought leader on  industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance our recruiting efforts

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements:

10-15+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years experience leading high performing talent acquisition teams

Experience in developing and delivering effective and creative recruiting strategies in a high-growth or complex organization

Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong business acumen with the ability to understand the company’s goals and translate them into actionable long-term talent acquisition plans that support business objectives

Exceptional analytical skills with a strong ability to track and interpret recruitment metrics and KPIs

Ability to own and influence outcomes

Expert on best practices in finding and attracting top diverse talent

Track record of success leading programmatic recruiting efforts, including university recruitment, DEIB, and event-driven programs

Proven experience in executive recruitment and understanding of senior leadership roles

Experience with a variety of sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization

The ability to negotiate effectively with candidates and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Ability to Travel 10%

 

Preferred Requirements:

Retail, e-commerce, and high-volume recruiting experience a plus

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

9 Paid Company Holidays

Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)

Find out more about our Benefits here.

The expected salary range for this role is $215,000-$240,000. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service. 

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.