Director Of Talent Acquisition - Tech Recruiting

Director of Talent Acquisition - Tech Recruiting

ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 152 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 45 state government agencies, and 70+ healthcare organizations. More than 600+ consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me's technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to "No Identity Left Behind" to enable all people to have a secure digital identity.

Director of Talent Acquisition, Tech Recruiting

We are seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition, Tech Recruiting to lead and evolve our technology recruiting function at ID.me. This is a highly visible and strategic role responsible for building and executing data-informed recruiting strategies that attract exceptional engineering and technical talent to our mission-driven organization.

As the Director of Talent Acquisition, you'll partner closely with senior technology leaders and cross-functional partners to analyze hiring funnel performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive solutions that increase efficiency, quality of hire, and recruiter productivity. You'll inspire and develop a team of recruiters and sourcers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

The ideal candidate brings a rare blend of enterprise recruiting rigor and startup agility — someone who's passionate about technology, fluent in data, and energized by the challenge of building teams that move fast and aim high.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiters and sourcers focused on technology hiring, fostering a high-performing, mission-driven culture.
• Analyze recruiting data and funnel metrics to identify trends, optimize performance, and recommend strategies that improve efficiency and candidate experience.
• Partner with senior technology and business leaders to understand hiring needs, advise on talent market dynamics, and craft creative sourcing and engagement strategies.
• Build strong internal client relationships, leveraging data to tell a compelling story and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Innovate continuously — experiment with AI-driven sourcing tools, new platforms, and creative campaigns to engage world-class technical talent.
• Drive recruiting operations excellence, ensuring scalable processes, consistent candidate experiences, and alignment with ID.me's growth goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Business Operations to forecast headcount needs and manage hiring plan delivery.
• Represent ID.me's brand in the Bay Area and beyond, serving as an ambassador to attract and engage top-tier engineers and technical professionals.

Ideal Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including 5+ years leading technical recruiting teams in a high-growth or complex environment.
• Proven ability to analyze recruiting data, present insights to executives, and drive measurable improvement across the funnel.
• Deep understanding of the Bay Area tech talent market and proven ability to attract top engineering talent through creative, high-impact sourcing.
• Strong client management skills with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with both enterprise and startup recruiting environments, bringing structured thinking with a scrappy, experimental mindset.
• Highly curious and AI-focused, with a passion for exploring new technologies and data tools to enhance recruiter productivity and candidate reach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data into insights and tell compelling stories that inspire action.
• A motivational people leader who develops, coaches, and celebrates their team's growth and success.

Our Culture and Values

The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that:

• Values obsession with quality, speed, and integrity.
• Encourages continuous improvement and curiosity ("ask questions like a 5-year-old").
• Rewards ownership, teamwork, and resilience in the face of change.
• Operates with a mission-first mindset — to make the world a more trusted place.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be located in the continental U.S.
• This position is full time on-site (5 days) in our new Mountain View office.
• ID.me participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.
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