Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist North America

About the role

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist North America is entrusted with owning the complete recruitment lifecycle for pivotal positions within Atlassian's product teams located across the North American region. This role demands strategic ownership of the entire hiring process, initiating with candidate identification and culminating in a decisive recommendation. The daily focus centers on securing elite talent capable of propelling team collaboration and productivity outcomes to new heights. Success in this position requires a strategic approach to sourcing, meticulous coordination of complex workflows, and sound judgment on critical hiring decisions. You will serve as the central partner ensuring the talent pipeline remains robust and directly aligned with urgent and long-term business objectives. Furthermore, this position provides the opportunity to shape the future of collaboration within a high-growth environment. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy to build relationships and drive successful hiring outcomes.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Execute a strategic talent mapping initiative to identify and analyze potential candidate pools specific to Atlassian product teams operating across diverse North American regions.
• Design and deploy specialized sourcing strategies that effectively bridge complex project demands with highly specific technical skill sets and niche expertise.
• Orchestrate complex interview schedules across multiple time zones, managing several concurrent urgent hiring requirements with precision and professionalism.
• Conduct in-depth candidate profile analyses to determine precise alignment between individual capabilities and evolving role specifications and team dynamics.
• Champion productive hiring discussions by facilitating seamless alignment between technical reviewers, key decision-makers, and the hiring managers.
• Lead candidates through the offer negotiation process and provide clear guidance regarding structured onboarding experiences to ensure a smooth transition.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all search activities and meticulously track candidate progression metrics to inform strategic adjustments.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to clarify evolving needs, challenge assumptions, and adjust role parameters to ensure optimal talent fit.
• Leverage data-driven insights to optimize the hiring funnel, reduce time-to-fill, and improve the overall quality of hire for critical positions.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert on recruitment process best practices, providing guidance to internal stakeholders on policy and procedure.
• Proactively build and maintain a diverse pipeline of qualified candidates to support both immediate hiring needs and future strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging trends in the tech recruitment market to ensure sourcing strategies remain innovative and effective.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of three years of specialized recruitment experience within the technology sector, demonstrating a clear track record of success.
• Demonstrate a proven capacity to manage high-volume candidate searches while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality standards and accuracy.
• Show a strong understanding of remote team structures, dynamics, and the nuances associated with digital collaboration platforms and tools.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for all professional contexts, including executive-level discussions and written correspondence.
• Have the ability to assess technical capabilities objectively and translate complex findings into clear, actionable hiring recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Be comfortable navigating applicant tracking systems, digital interview scheduling tools, and other HR technology platforms with a high level of proficiency.
• Display strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a collaborative mindset, working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate integrity and judgment in handling confidential information and sensitive hiring matters with discretion.
• Show resilience and adaptability in the face of shifting priorities, ambiguity, and fast-moving project requirements.

Nice to have

• Bring prior experience working directly with Atlassian marketplace solutions and partner ecosystems, providing an immediate understanding of the product context.