Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Own end-to-end recruiting for assigned roles by partnering with leaders and running full-cycle searches onsite in San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, from initial intake through accepted offer
• Run intake conversations with hiring managers to clarify business needs, role requirements, team dynamics, success profile, and the candidate market
• Design and execute targeted sourcing plans to identify high-quality talent, including passive candidates
• Source, engage, interview, and assess candidates by evaluating capabilities, motivation, communication skills, and fit beyond the resume
• Provide hiring managers with a strong, well-vetted candidate slate based on search quality rather than resume volume
• Build trusted partnerships across all levels by sharing market insight, recruiting expertise, and recommendations throughout the search
• Maintain search momentum by spotting challenges early, adjusting sourcing and outreach strategies, and keeping communication clear
• Manage the complete candidate journey: sourcing, screening, candidate presentation, interview coordination, feedback, offers, negotiation, and closing
• Deliver a strong candidate experience through responsive, transparent, and timely communication
• Represent the company and opportunities in an authentic, compelling way to prospective candidates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting activity and candidate information in the applicant tracking system
• Take full ownership and accountability for each search

Requirements

• Driven by quality, with pride in finding the right candidate rather than simply filling a role
• Naturally curious, asking questions that uncover what drives success for the business and the role
• Exceptional communicator who earns credibility quickly and can connect with candidates and senior executives
• Confident and consultative approach, including providing candid feedback and respectfully challenging assumptions
• Strong instincts about people, with the ability to dig deeper to reach the right conclusion
• Proactive and resourceful: adjust strategy when an approach is not producing the right talent
• High accountability and self-driven mindset
• Organized, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities
• Persistent and resilient when searches are difficult, including finding alternative paths to the right talent
• Recruiting is the craft: motivated by finding great people and choosing this work

Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting experience, with a career primarily focused on talent acquisition and recruiting
• Track record recruiting and closing high-quality talent across professional, leadership, and executive-level positions
• Deep experience with proactive sourcing and engaging passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, referrals, targeted research, and other sourcing strategies
• Proven ability to independently manage the full recruiting lifecycle (intake, sourcing strategy, outreach, interviewing and assessment, presentation, interview management, offers, negotiation, and closing)
• Experience partnering directly with senior and executive leaders and communicating effectively at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent searches while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Applicant tracking systems
• AI tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• 401(k) with company match and personalized financial coaching
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Wellness incentives tied to preventative healthcare activities
• Tuition assistance to support education and growth
• Flexible time off and company-paid holidays
• Social and fun events to build community at company locations

Pay Transparency

• Expected total compensation range: $105,000-$146,000 per year based on experience, skills, and geographic location
• May be hired as a TA or Sr. TA Partner based on depth of experience
• Final compensation determined during the selection process and may vary

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact 858-436-2901.

Equal Opportunity Employer

XiFin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected basis under law.