Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Alation is pioneering the next era of data intelligence — powered by AI agents and trusted data. Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100.

As data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed.

Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence. We move fast, think big, and deliver results together.

Job Description:

We seek a high-impact, full-cycle Sr. Talent Acquistion Partner to support hiring across multiple functions, including technical, go-to-market, and G&A roles. Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, you’ll partner closely with hiring managers to drive efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience. You’ll play a critical role in scaling the business by building strong pipelines, advising stakeholders, and continuously improving recruiting processes.

This role is based in Redwood City, CA, with in-office collaboration required at least two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

What You’ll Do
 

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Own end-to-end recruiting for a variety of roles (technical, GTM, and/or corporate functions) 

• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and interview processes 

• Source, engage, and close high-quality candidates in a competitive Bay Area market 

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on talent market trends, compensation, and hiring best practices 

• Drive alignment on candidate profiles, timelines, and expectations 

• Influence hiring decisions with data and structured feedback 

Pipeline Development & Sourcing

• Proactively build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs 

• Leverage multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn, referrals, events, and outbound outreach 

• Engage passive candidates with compelling messaging and storytelling 

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a seamless, engaging, and inclusive candidate experience from initial outreach through offer 

• Ensure timely communication, feedback, and process transparency 

Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate data in ATS and track key recruiting metrics 

• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements 

• Partner with recruiting ops and People teams to support scalable hiring practices 

Employer Brand

• Represent Alation externally and help tell our story to prospective candidates 

• Support employer branding efforts through events, content, and outreach 

Who You Are

• Experienced Recruiter: 3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a high-growth tech environment 

• Versatile Generalist: Proven ability to recruit across multiple functions (engineering, product, sales, G&A) 

• Strong Partner: Trusted by hiring managers; able to influence, challenge, and guide decisions effectively 

• Prolific Sourcer: Able to consistently identify and engage passive talent using advanced sourcing techniques across LinkedIn, GitHub, events, referrals, and niche platforms

• Results-Oriented: Track record of successfully closing roles and managing multiple requisitions simultaneously 

• Candidate-Focused: Passionate about delivering an exceptional and inclusive candidate experience 

• Data-Driven: Comfortable using metrics and insights to improve performance and inform decisions 

• Adaptable & Proactive: Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and takes ownership of outcomes
   

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Compensation Pay Range:

Salary Information

The base salary range is specific to the United States.  The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty and training.  If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published.

Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.                                   
 

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.  
 

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