Empirical - Talent Acquisition Lead
Talent Acquisition Lead
IMPORTANT: Only considering candidates located in Latin America. Please do not apply if you are outside of LATAM.
About Empirical
Empirical empowers early- and growth-stage tech companies to create the right products in the right way by providing two pivotal services: Product and Technology Leadership through a fractional, project-based network of CTOs and CPOs, and the building of high-performing product development teams through a scalable staff augmentation model, sourcing senior talent from Latin America to ensure strong time zone and cultural alignment.
We focus on thoughtful hiring processes, strong candidate and client experience, and close collaboration with our partners. As we continue to scale our operations and client base, we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead to own and evolve our recruiting and People function.
Role summary
The Talent Acquisition Lead at Empirical owns the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and execution, while also supporting key People initiatives for the internal team.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining recruiting leadership, client-facing communication, process design, and team enablement. You will work closely with founders, engineering leadership, operations, and clients to deliver consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes and build scalable recruiting processes.
Key responsibilities
Talent acquisition & recruiting leadership
Own and lead end-to-end recruiting across technical roles for multiple client accounts.
Define search strategy, role prioritization, and hiring timelines based on capacity and business needs.
Define the communication strategy and outreach approach for each search and target profile, translating it into tailored messaging and outreach cadences.
Ensure strong sourcing, screening, and evaluation standards across all active searches.
Maintain a high-quality candidate experience throughout the process.
Client-facing communication & experience
Lead intake and calibration calls with clients and hiring managers.
Act as the main point of contact during active searches, setting clear expectations around timelines, feedback, and next steps, and providing value to the client on pipeline health, risks, and recommendations as needed.
Process design & optimization
Design, document, and continuously improve end-to-end recruiting processes.
Improve time-to-hire and precision-to-hire through structured workflows and data-driven decisions.
Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions across tools and workflows.
Team leadership & external partners
Lead and support a small recruiting team by setting priorities, providing coaching, and ensuring clear ownership.
Mentor team members and support their professional growth through feedback and development conversations.
Oversee freelance recruiters performance and external partnerships.
Ensure consistent execution quality, feedback standards, and alignment across all contributors.
People & internal initiatives
Support core People practices such as onboarding, role clarity, performance feedback, and documentation of team processes.
Partner with founders on organizational needs related to growth, structure, and team health.
Lead and contribute to specific People and Talent Acquisition-related projects as needed
What success looks like
Clear, measurable recruiting outcomes supported by well-defined metrics.
Healthy pipelines with predictable throughput and conversion rates.
Strong client trust and satisfaction.
A well-supported recruiting team operating with clarity and ownership.
Positive candidate experience and strong employer brand signals.
Continuous improvement of recruiting processes that are scalable and sustainable as the company grows.
We're looking for someone with
7+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with strong exposure to technical recruiting.
Proven experience owning end-to-end recruiting strategy, metrics, and delivery outcomes.
Experience leading and mentoring a team.
Hands-on experience with ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools and platforms.
Proven experience hiring globally distributed talent
Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced startup environments, with strong task management, prioritization skills, and ownership over decisions.
Nice to Have
Exposure to staff augmentation, consulting, or embedded recruiting models.
Experience hiring at scale or supporting high-volume hiring across multiple clients.
Experience with HR related activities
Experience with AI workflow automation
Why join Empirical
Remote-friendly, flexible work environment.
Competitive USD compensation
Opportunities for paid training and mentorship
High-impact role with ownership and visibility.
Opportunity to shape and scale the TA and People function.
Close partnership with founders and senior stakeholders.
People-first culture focused on trust, quality, and long-term growth.
Access to a community of top-tier LATAM engineers and global leaders