Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
The Director of Talent Acquisition serves as a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Agility Robotic’s recruitment strategy. This role is responsible for building a best in class, high-performing recruiting team to attract, acquire, and onboard the best talent at Agility and is a strategic partner to executive leadership, driving innovative talent solutions that directly support the company's aggressive growth objectives and competitive advantage.
About the Work- Plan, develop, implement, and manage full-cycle recruitment processes across all functions including Engineering (Software and Hardware), Operations (Supply and Manufacturing), G&A, GTM and Executive roles.
- Hire, train, manage and inspire a talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability and ensuring their growth and progression within the career framework.
- Develop innovative hiring methodologies through identifying unique and non-traditional sources for finding candidates.
- Oversee campus recruiting, diversity recruiting programs, and other strategic talent initiatives.
- Partner with Finance, HRBPs, and business leaders to align hiring plans and ensure strong accountability and collaboration towards hiring goals.
- Partner closely with business leaders to design role-specific assessment frameworks based on the career framework.
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate experience, event ROI, etc.) and continuously optimize processes based on data.
- Architect and execute the Talent technology roadmap including our ATS, assessment tools, CRM, and sourcing platforms.
- Develop and manage the Talent Acquisition budget, optimizing resource allocation and demonstrating ROI.
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert on labor market trends, talent intelligence, and competitive compensation.
- Work collaboratively with Agility's marketing team to ensure employer branding efforts, including social media presence, job postings, and recruiting activities at industry events is aligned with Agility's overall brand posture.
- Leverage AI tools and external recruiting partners, agencies, and communities when needed to maximize efficiency and impact.
- Ensure strict compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
About You:
- 15+ years of Talent Acquisition/People Ops experience with at least 7 years managing teams and Talent transformations.
- Proven ability to scale a TA organization in high-growth, tech environments.
- Experience recruiting across engineering and operations, filling hard-to-fill roles as well as non-exempt production workforce.
- Hands-on experience leading executive searches (VP → C-suite) with creative sourcing and high-touch processes.
- Ideally both big tech and startup experience.
- Proven track record selecting, implementing, and driving adoption of Talent technology (ATS, CRM, automation, analytics, assessment tools).
- High EQ with the ability to communicate articulately and effectively across the business.
- Metrics-first mindset: comfortable building and using dashboards, running experiments, and driving decisions from data.
- Trusted advisor to senior leaders; proven ability to influence without relying on authority.
- Passion for building high-performing teams and having a positive attitude.
Full-time Employees are eligible for Benefits:
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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