Head of Talent Acquisition, Performance Marketing

Launch Potato

. Own the talent acquisition function and senior, hard-to-fill searches from intake through close .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting for affiliate and performance marketing roles, with a strong focus on building effective sourcing frameworks and improving recruiting processes. Capable of leading talent acquisition efforts and developing recruiting strategies that align with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceAffiliate Marketing KnowledgePerformance Marketing Team BuildingSourcing Framework DevelopmentRecruiting Operations Leadership

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruiting Strategy DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingCandidate SourcingInterview DesignPerformance Metrics AnalysisRecruiting Playbook DevelopmentSearch ReportingConcurrent Search ManagementEvidence-Based Recruiting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAdvisory SkillsLeadership DevelopmentCollaboration with Hiring ManagersProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Recruiting Automation ToolsSourcing ToolsReporting SoftwareApplicant Tracking SystemsPerformance Marketing Platforms

Industry Keywords

Affiliate MarketingPerformance MarketingPaid MediaYield ManagementConversion Rate OptimizationReturn on Ad SpendEarnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and AmortizationBusiness Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the talent acquisition function and senior, hard-to-fill searches from intake through close
Recruit for affiliate and performance marketing roles aligned with business objectives
Build pipelines ahead of demand for future requisitions
Develop the recruiting playbook, including scorecard floors, pre-screen rubrics, and interview design
Lead and support the growth of the Recruiting Ops Manager
Build search reporting for leadership to monitor status and forecast stalls
Partner with hiring managers as an extension of the talent function
Improve recruiting systems, processes, and sourcing effectiveness over time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Success hiring for an affiliate/performance marketing business OR building performance marketing teams
Intimate knowledge of affiliate or performance marketing, including paid media, yield, CRO, and data science focused on ROAS, margin, EBITDA, or similar business metrics
Full-cycle recruiting experience, from first touch through close, across concurrent searches
Ability to run searches independently and advise senior leaders clearly and concisely
Self-built inbound and outbound sourcing engine, including passive candidates
Experience with repeatable sourcing frameworks, tools, and automation
Ability to measure outreach volume and speed
Ability to make and defend recruiting decisions using evidence
Experience recruiting senior and hard-to-fill talent
Experience leading or developing a Recruiting Ops Manager

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first team
Remote work in the United States
ET-hours schedule
Opportunity to grow into people management
Access to a modern, AI-forward recruiting stack, including Claude and sourcing tools
Opportunity to influence hiring systems and processes
Diverse, inclusive team and culture
Equal Employment Opportunity workplace