Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company: Basis Vectors Capital

Talent Acquisition Specialist – SaaS, AI & Leadership Hiring
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ABOUT BASIS VECTORS
Basis Vectors is a private equity investment platform focused on acquiring, building, and scaling businesses through strategic investments, operational excellence, and talent-led value creation.
We are looking for a proactive, resourceful, and results-driven Fractional Recruiter to support talent acquisition across our portfolio companies, primarily in SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), enterprise technology, and high-growth businesses.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in technology recruitment, including senior leadership and executive hiring, and the ability to independently manage recruitment mandates from sourcing through successful closure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
End-to-End Recruitment
* Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interview coordination, offer negotiations, and candidate follow-ups.
* Partner with hiring managers, founders, and business leaders to understand hiring requirements and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
* Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
* Manage multiple recruitment mandates simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and a positive candidate experience.
SaaS, AI & Technology Hiring
* Source and recruit talent across B2B SaaS, AI/ML, Generative AI, enterprise software, and technology product businesses.
* Support hiring for technical and business functions, including Engineering, Product, AI, Enterprise Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations.
* Demonstrate an understanding of technology roles, SaaS business models, and the evolving AI talent landscape.
* Identify and engage candidates from relevant startups, scale-ups, and established technology companies.
Executive & Leadership Hiring
* Drive recruitment for CXO, VP, Director, Head of Function, and other senior leadership positions.
* Conduct targeted headhunting, talent mapping, and proactive outreach to passive candidates.
* Evaluate candidates based on functional expertise, leadership capabilities, industry experience, and organizational fit.
* Engage confidently with senior professionals and manage recruitment discussions with founders and executive leadership teams.
* Support compensation benchmarking, candidate negotiations, and offer closures.
Sourcing & Recruitment Operations
* Leverage LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, referrals, Boolean searches, and AI-enabled sourcing tools to identify qualified candidates.
* Develop targeted sourcing strategies for specialized and difficult-to-fill positions.
* Maintain accurate recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and hiring pipelines.
* Provide regular updates on sourcing progress, candidate shortlists, interview outcomes, and hiring challenges.
* Ensure timely coordination and follow-through across all stages of the recruitment process.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
* 3–5 years of hands-on recruitment experience, preferably within technology startups, SaaS/AI companies, or specialized recruitment agencies. Candidates with fewer years but strong relevant experience may also be considered.
* Mandatory experience recruiting for SaaS, AI, or enterprise technology businesses.
* Demonstrated experience sourcing and successfully closing senior leadership positions, including CXO, VP, Director, or Head-level roles.
* Strong proficiency in LinkedIn sourcing, Boolean search techniques, candidate screening, and proactive headhunting.
* Understanding of technology roles, SaaS business models, and the talent landscape across AI and enterprise technology.
* Ability to independently manage multiple hiring mandates in a remote, fast-paced environment.
* Strong ownership, responsiveness, and a results-oriented approach to recruitment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Prior experience recruiting for US-based companies or international markets.
* Experience supporting private equity-backed, venture capital-backed, or high-growth portfolio companies.
* Established professional networks across SaaS, AI, enterprise technology, and senior leadership talent pools.
* Experience working directly with founders, CEOs, and senior business leaders.
* Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment automation, and AI-enabled sourcing tools.
KEY DELIVERABLES & PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
* Independently manage assigned recruitment mandates and deliver qualified candidate shortlists within agreed timelines.
* Maintain a consistent pipeline of relevant candidates for active hiring requirements.
* Ensure timely candidate screening, interview coordination, feedback collection, and offer follow-through.
* Provide weekly recruitment progress updates, highlighting sourcing activity, candidate progression, and potential hiring challenges.
* Maintain accurate and updated recruitment records.
* Demonstrate strong candidate quality, stakeholder responsiveness, and ownership of hiring outcomes.
ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
* Part-time, hourly consulting arrangement with flexible working hours.
* Expected commitment of approximately 15–20 hours per week, depending on hiring requirements.
* Remote working arrangement with availability for scheduled stakeholder discussions and candidate interviews.
* Monthly payments based on approved hours worked.
* Weekly timesheets and recruitment activity reporting required.
* Initial engagement of three months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business requirements.
* Strict confidentiality and professional handling of candidate and business information.
* No separate placement or success fees unless explicitly agreed in writing.
We are looking for a hands-on recruiter who brings strong sourcing capabilities, relevant industry knowledge, and the ability to independently identify, engage, and close high-quality talent across specialized and leadership roles.
Location: Remote
Engagement Type: Part-Time / Fractional / Independent Consultant
Time Commitment: 15–20 hours per week (Flexible)
Initial Engagement: 3 months, extendable based on performance
Compensation: Hourly basis, commensurate with experience

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