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OpenLoop, a telehealth solutions company co-founded by Dr. Jon Lensing and Christian Williams, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner Lead to join its recruiting team. The role is based in Des Moines, IA with a remote option available.
You will own full-cycle recruiting for AI/ML and senior Engineering roles, reporting to the Senior Manager of R&D Recruitment. As a senior individual contributor, you'll drive recruiting strategy for specialized technical talent while also serving as a trusted resource and mentor to fellow recruiters on the team. This is not a management role—you'll lead through expertise, collaboration, and results rather than direct reports.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning a portfolio of R&D recruiting, particularly AI/ML and senior Engineering positions, from intake through offer negotiation and closing
- Partnering with technical hiring managers to define role requirements, calibrate seniority levels, and develop targeted recruiting strategies
- Building talent maps and proactively sourcing passive candidates for hard-to-fill specialized roles using market research and creative approaches
- Staying current on the AI/ML talent landscape and translating market insights into sourcing, assessment, and closing strategies
- Conducting technical recruiter screens that assess experience, scope, and impact; tailoring interview approaches to role and candidate seniority
- Advising hiring managers on talent availability, market trends, and compensation expectations
- Guiding candidates through compensation and equity discussions with clear explanations and closing strategies
- Championing candidate experience through transparent, timely, and respectful communication
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen the team's technical recruiting capabilities and providing practical coaching and resources to fellow recruiters
- Maintaining accurate candidate and pipeline data in the ATS, using funnel insights to improve outcomes
- Collaborating on job descriptions that clearly communicate technical scope and requirements
OpenLoop operates with a flat organizational structure and core values of Autonomy, Competence, and Belonging. The company offers medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending/HSA; flexible PTO; 401(k) with company match; and life and pet insurance.
Requirements:
- Extensive technical full-cycle recruiting experience in fast-paced, high-growth tech environments, with demonstrated success recruiting AI/ML and senior Engineering talent
- Deep understanding of technical talent markets with ability to assess candidates' scope, seniority, and impact beyond titles and keywords
- Strong sourcing and talent-mapping skills using ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, market research, and other recruiting tools
- Proven track record of personally closing senior or hard-to-fill technical candidates, including navigating competitive offers and compensation/equity discussions
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with technical leaders and advise on role requirements, assessment approaches, and hiring decisions
- Sound judgment in adapting search and interview approaches based on candidate experience, seniority, and market conditions
- Experience helping other recruiters improve through practical coaching, shared resources, or subject matter expertise
- Proactive approach to identifying capability gaps and offering useful support with ability to build trust through collaboration and results
- Highly organized with ability to balance demanding recruiting portfolio with team contributions
- Resourceful and comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisions in evolving environments
