Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

## About the Role The Senior Director, Talent Acquisition at Marqeta will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's long-term talent strategy. As a seasoned leader, you will drive the development and execution of a multi-year, enterprise-wide talent acquisition roadmap, ensuring alignment with Marqeta's overall business objectives, global expansion, and market positioning. Your expertise in talent acquisition, team leadership, and data-driven decision-making will be crucial in propelling Marqeta's workforce forward. As a strategic advisor to executive leadership, you will translate business strategy into actionable talent acquisition plans, recruiting and retaining high-quality candidates to drive business growth. Your ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels will enable you to coach, empower, and develop senior talent, fostering a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and scalability across all recruiting processes. Marqeta's flexible-first approach allows for remote work, providing you with the autonomy to collaborate with a global team and drive results from anywhere in the United States. ## What You Will Do - Define, develop, and drive the multi-year, enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with Marqeta's overall business objectives, global expansion, and market positioning.

• Hire, coach, and lead a high-performing, global team of recruiting leaders and individual contributors, fostering a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and scalability across all recruiting processes.
• Communicate a compelling, long-term vision and sense of purpose for the Talent Acquisition function, influencing executive stakeholders on critical talent decisions and leveraging data and strategic insight.
• Shape and activate Marqeta's talent brand to win top talent, partnering across teams to define the company's unique value proposition and bringing it to life through digital presence, content, candidate experience, and employee advocacy.
• Establish metrics to prove the company is attracting the right people and gaining a competitive advantage in key talent markets.
• Own the strategy and architecture for recruiting systems to maximize efficiency, data integrity, and strategic reporting, creating executive-level reporting that provides predictive insights and measures the business impact of talent acquisition efforts.
• Partner directly with the Executive Leadership Team and department heads to forecast and manage complex, multi-year headcount plans and capacity planning across all business functions.
• Develop and maintain a deep, executive-level understanding of the competitive talent landscape, emerging industry trends, and the global market to position Marqeta as an employer of choice.
• Lead and participate in strategic, cross-functional initiatives and projects that support the company's long-term corporate strategies and business objectives.

## What We Are Looking For - 12+ years of progressive experience in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or Human Resources, with at least 8 years of experience leading high-performing, multi-location, or global teams within a hyper-growth environment.

• Demonstrated ability to operate at a strategic and tactical level, coaching, empowering, and developing senior talent, with a deep-seated passion for building a diverse and inclusive global team.
• Superior communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) to influence and articulate strategy to all levels, from individual contributors through the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Proven track record of initiating, innovating, and delivering complex, high-impact results across an enterprise.
• Exceptional analytical, program, and project management skills for large-scale initiatives.
• Extensive experience translating complex data and analytics into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel and other recruiting systems.

## Nice to Have - Experience with talent acquisition technology and systems, including applicant tracking systems and recruitment marketing platforms.

• Knowledge of the fintech industry and emerging trends in talent acquisition.
• Certification in talent acquisition or a related field, such as a CSP or SHRM-CP.

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive compensation package, including salary and equity.

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Remote stipend to support your work-from-home setup.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and workshops.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to help you succeed in your role.
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.

- When applying, be sure to highlight your experience with talent acquisition strategy, team leadership, and data-driven decision-making, as these skills are crucial to success in this role.

• Develop a strong understanding of Marqeta's business objectives, global expansion plans, and market positioning to demonstrate your ability to drive talent acquisition efforts that align with the company's goals.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with talent acquisition technology and systems, including applicant tracking systems and recruitment marketing platforms.
• Showcase your ability to communicate complex ideas and strategies to executive-level stakeholders, including the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience leading high-performing teams, driving innovation, and delivering high-impact results in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment.
• Research Marqeta's culture and values to demonstrate your fit with the company's flexible-first approach and commitment to diversity and inclusion.