Director, Technical Recruiting

Back to jobs Director, Technical Recruiting New York, New York, United States Apply Headway’s mission is a big one – to build a new mental health care system everyone can access. We’ve built technology that helps people find great therapists with the first software-enabled national network of providers accepting insurance.  1 in 4 people in the US have a treatable mental health condition, but the majority of providers don’t accept insurance, making therapy too expensive for most people. Headway is building a new mental healthcare system that everyone can access by making it easy for therapists to accept insurance and scale their practice.  Headway was founded in 2019. Since then, we’ve grown into a diverse, national network of over 45,000 mental healthcare providers across all 50 states who run their practice on our software and have served over 1 million patients. We’re a Series D company with over $325m in funding from a16z (Andreessen Horowitz), Accel, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Spark Capital, Thrive Capital, Forerunner Ventures and Health Care Service Corporation. We want your time here to be the most meaningful experience of your career. Join us, and help change mental healthcare for the better. Our Talent Acquisition team is hiring a Director, Technical Recruiting to scale Engineering, Product, Design and Data (EPDD) functions at Headway! Serving as a strategic advisor to hiring managers across the org, you’ll develop inclusive, structured hiring practices to assemble a standout team. We’re in hyper-growth mode and you’ll be instrumental in our trajectory, supporting the mission-critical objective of identifying, engaging, assessing and closing the best talent long-term for Headway’s continued success.  You will: Partner with leaders across technical teams to scale their departments, advising on search strategies and providing tailored, scalable solutions Act as the primary owner for all technical hiring, including Engineering, Product, and Design, partnering closely with senior leadership to develop, drive, and execute staffing strategies Leverage metrics to diagnose gaps and proactively provide solutions, keeping a strong pulse on Eng hiring trends and the impact it has on your funnels Manage a team of recruiters and sourcers with a focus on performance and career growth, embracing Headway’s feedback culture Partner with tech leadership on optimizing the structured interview process  Collaborate with cross functional partners to resolve obstacles, improve processes, and better meet the needs of your stakeholders Contribute to projects and initiatives to improve operational excellence and broader TA team efforts You will love this role if:  You have 6+ years of management experience, preferably in high-growth, tech-enabled companies  You have experience in building inclusive and diverse teams, both for recruitment and the broader business You function as a business partner to hiring leaders, providing data and market intel to drive towards effective decisions together  You’re strategic, data-driven thinker, who analyzes sourcing stats and pipeline pass-through rates to optimize the hiring process You’re comfortable navigating through the inevitable ambiguity of a startup You have relentless drive to improve efficiency for the team and all stakeholders You have excellent written and verbal communication skills Pay Transparency Clause Compensation and Benefits: The expected base pay range for this position is $174,760 - $257,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location.  We are committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including robust health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, and meaningful ownership opportunities through equity. Compensation decisions are made holistically, ensuring fairness and alignment with market benchmarks while recognizing individual contributions and potential. Benefits offered include: Equity Compensation Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage HSA / FSA 401K Work-from-Home Stipend Therapy Reimbursement 16-week parental leave for eligible employees Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st Flexible PTO Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training and professional development We believe a team's strength is in its people, and we cannot achieve this mission without a team that reflects the diversity of this problem – across race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, national origin, religion, family status, disability, military status, and experience. Headway is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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