About the Role 

Alumni Ventures is seeking a seasoned Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to play a pivotal role in scaling our high-performing teams. As a strategic leader within the People & Culture function, you will drive enterprise-wide hiring initiatives, consult with senior stakeholders, and lead efforts to continually improve our hiring practices and employer brand. Your expertise in full-cycle recruiting, talent program management, and data-informed hiring strategies will be key to attracting and retaining top talent aligned with AV’s mission and values.

This position is on-site 5-days per week in Manchester, New Hampshire.

What You’ll Do 

Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership

• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders, aligning hiring strategies with business goals and workforce planning.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and levels, from emerging talent to senior leadership roles.
• Architect and evolve innovative sourcing and engagement strategies to target high-potential and diverse candidate pools.
• Collaborate with the VP, People & Culture on workforce planning, hiring forecasts, and organizational design needs.

Candidate Evaluation & Assessment

• Design and implement structured, competency-based interviewing frameworks and tools (e.g., scorecards, assessments).
• Guide hiring teams in inclusive interviewing and evaluation practices, ensuring consistency and objectivity.
• Conduct high-impact intake, qualification, and closing conversations, managing key stages of the recruitment journey.
• Champion a seamless, high-touch candidate experience, acting as a steward of the AV employer brand.

Talent Programs & Campus Engagement

• Lead end-to-end strategy and execution for AV’s early talent programs (NextGen Internship, Venture Fellows, University Recruiting).
• Expand strategic partnerships with academic institutions and industry organizations to build visibility and talent pipelines.
• Own the design and continuous improvement of early-career engagement, evaluation, and onboarding experiences.

Data-Driven Process Optimization

• Own recruiting metrics and analytics, developing dashboards to monitor pipeline health, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, DEI outcomes, and more.
• Drive process and system improvements that enhance scalability, candidate equity, and hiring efficiency.
• Collaborate on ATS and CRM optimization to enhance recruiter and hiring manager workflows and reporting capabilities.

Talent Advisory & Culture Stewardship

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders across AV, balancing urgency with long-term hiring quality and culture fit.
• Role model AV’s core values, advocating for inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Foster an exceptional candidate and employee experience through strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration.

Who You Are 

• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead-level recruiting role.
• Proficiency with Greenhouse and sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to hire across multiple functions and levels in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing strategies, candidate engagement best practices, and behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Experience building and managing talent programs, including early career pipelines and campus initiatives.
• Expertise in talent analytics and data storytelling; ability to influence decisions through insights.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, consulting, and communication skills.
• A strategic, collaborative mindset with a passion for building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Our Culture & How We Work at AV
Regardless of title, this is what great looks like at AV.

• Put team and stakeholders first. We win together and measure success by the value we create for our investors, founders, and each other.
• Take extreme ownership and bias toward action. We act like owners, move with urgency, and follow through.
• Debate rigorously and commit fully. We welcome diverse views, use data and sound judgment, and once aligned, execute as one team.
• Focus on what matters most. We prioritize impact, simplify where possible, and channel energy where we have a real advantage.
• Be AI-forward and tech-optimistic. We actively use AI and emerging technologies to work smarter, make better decisions, and amplify human judgment — not replace it.
• Stay curious and think big. We are continuous learners, aim high and build for long-term impact.

Benefits & Perks
We offer a flexible, employee-first benefits program designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits begin shortly after hire and are designed to give you choice and flexibility based on your needs.

• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-funded deductible support and HSA contributions
• Dental and vision plans with multiple coverage tiers
• Tax-advantaged accounts including HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits (with monthly employer contribution)
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life and disability insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage
• Additional support programs including EAP, health advocacy, and wellness resources
• Flexible, unlimited PTO and generous paid parental leave
• 11 company holidays

Compensation

Compensation includes a starting base salary of $150,000 - 160,000 plus equity and corporate bonus