FourKites, Inc.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
FourKites, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
FourKites, Inc.
About FourKites FourKites® is the world’s leading supply chain visibility platform, trusted by global brands like Coca‑Cola, Unilever, and Dow. With real‑time visibility across 1.4 billion annual shipments and cutting‑edge AI capabilities, we’re transforming global supply chains at scale.
About the Role We are seeking a strategic, high‑impact Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who excels at full‑cycle recruiting and is comfortable using AI‑driven tools to accelerate hiring, improve pipeline quality, and deliver data‑backed recommendations to business leaders. This role spans global recruitment—across the U.S., India, and EU markets—giving you high visibility and the ability to influence FourKites’ growth across multiple functions.
Lead Full‑Cycle Recruitment Across Key Functions
Manage a high req load of roles across GTM, Customer Success, Product, and Engineering
Drive sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews, offer negotiation, and closing
Partner with senior leaders to shape hiring profiles based on business goals
Support multi‑region hiring (U.S., India, EU) as business priorities shift
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Partner closely with hiring managers and cross‑functional teams to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and candidate fit criteria throughout the hiring lifecycle
Conduct thorough intake sessions to align on job specifications, target profiles, evaluation criteria, and hiring timelines
Provide hiring managers with market intelligence, competitive insights, and realistic pipeline expectations to calibrate search parameters
Recruiting Process Ownership
Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for assigned requisitions, from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation and close
Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback collection, and debrief sessions while maintaining organized candidate pipeline tracking
Drive process improvements to reduce time‑to‑fill and enhance candidate experience across the recruiting funnel
Talent Evaluation & Assessment
Conduct comprehensive candidate screenings to assess technical competencies, cultural alignment, and role fit before advancing to hiring manager interviews
Develop and refine evaluation frameworks and interview guides in collaboration with hiring teams to ensure consistent, structured assessments
Provide detailed candidate briefings and recommendation summaries to guide hiring decisions
Use Data & AI Insights to Drive Hiring Excellence
Track and analyze recruiting metrics: conversion rates, pipeline velocity, offer acceptance, and source effectiveness
Use AI analytics to forecast hiring bottlenecks, recommend adjustments, and model time‑to‑hire based on market trends
Provide leaders with real‑time insights on compensation benchmarks, talent availability, geographic competitiveness, and hiring feasibility
Deliver an Exceptional Candidate Experience
Ensure every candidate has a consistent, transparent, and professional experience
Use AI‑assisted scheduling, communication tools, and workflow automation to streamline candidate touchpoints
Partner with HR Ops and onboarding teams to deliver a seamless post‑offer experience
Required Qualifications
7+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience
Experience in SaaS, AI, B2B tech, or product‑based companies
Hands‑on exposure to AI tools in TA (e.g., sourcing automation, AI‑match tools, talent intelligence platforms, automated outreach tools)
Strong understanding of the U.S. talent landscape and global hiring dynamics
Expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and ATS platforms (we use Greenhouse)
Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leaders
Clear, concise communication skills with vendors, candidates and internal employees/leaders
Ability to navigate shifting priorities across multiple regions
The role is based in Chicago and would be a hybrid role (2 days work from the office)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience hiring for Customer Success, Sales, Product, and Engineering roles
Experience with candidate assessments such as Criteria Corp (CCAT, EPP)
Familiarity with logistics, supply chain, or freight tech talent markets
Demonstrated track record of improving funnel conversion rates or reducing time‑to‑fill using AI or automation tools
Working at FourKites
Competitive compensation with stock options, outstanding benefits, and a collaborative culture for all employees around the globe
5 global recharge days, in addition to standard holidays, and a hybrid, flexible approach to work
Parental leave for all parents, an annual wellness stipend and volunteer days to support self‑care and care for others
Opportunities throughout the year to learn and celebrate diversity
Access to leading AI tools and foundation models, with the freedom to experiment and find creative ways to be more effective
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About FourKites FourKites® is the world’s leading supply chain visibility platform, trusted by global brands like Coca‑Cola, Unilever, and Dow. With real‑time visibility across 1.4 billion annual shipments and cutting‑edge AI capabilities, we’re transforming global supply chains at scale.
About the Role We are seeking a strategic, high‑impact Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who excels at full‑cycle recruiting and is comfortable using AI‑driven tools to accelerate hiring, improve pipeline quality, and deliver data‑backed recommendations to business leaders. This role spans global recruitment—across the U.S., India, and EU markets—giving you high visibility and the ability to influence FourKites’ growth across multiple functions.
Lead Full‑Cycle Recruitment Across Key Functions
Manage a high req load of roles across GTM, Customer Success, Product, and Engineering
Drive sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews, offer negotiation, and closing
Partner with senior leaders to shape hiring profiles based on business goals
Support multi‑region hiring (U.S., India, EU) as business priorities shift
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Partner closely with hiring managers and cross‑functional teams to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and candidate fit criteria throughout the hiring lifecycle
Conduct thorough intake sessions to align on job specifications, target profiles, evaluation criteria, and hiring timelines
Provide hiring managers with market intelligence, competitive insights, and realistic pipeline expectations to calibrate search parameters
Recruiting Process Ownership
Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for assigned requisitions, from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation and close
Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback collection, and debrief sessions while maintaining organized candidate pipeline tracking
Drive process improvements to reduce time‑to‑fill and enhance candidate experience across the recruiting funnel
Talent Evaluation & Assessment
Conduct comprehensive candidate screenings to assess technical competencies, cultural alignment, and role fit before advancing to hiring manager interviews
Develop and refine evaluation frameworks and interview guides in collaboration with hiring teams to ensure consistent, structured assessments
Provide detailed candidate briefings and recommendation summaries to guide hiring decisions
Use Data & AI Insights to Drive Hiring Excellence
Track and analyze recruiting metrics: conversion rates, pipeline velocity, offer acceptance, and source effectiveness
Use AI analytics to forecast hiring bottlenecks, recommend adjustments, and model time‑to‑hire based on market trends
Provide leaders with real‑time insights on compensation benchmarks, talent availability, geographic competitiveness, and hiring feasibility
Deliver an Exceptional Candidate Experience
Ensure every candidate has a consistent, transparent, and professional experience
Use AI‑assisted scheduling, communication tools, and workflow automation to streamline candidate touchpoints
Partner with HR Ops and onboarding teams to deliver a seamless post‑offer experience
Required Qualifications
7+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience
Experience in SaaS, AI, B2B tech, or product‑based companies
Hands‑on exposure to AI tools in TA (e.g., sourcing automation, AI‑match tools, talent intelligence platforms, automated outreach tools)
Strong understanding of the U.S. talent landscape and global hiring dynamics
Expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and ATS platforms (we use Greenhouse)
Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leaders
Clear, concise communication skills with vendors, candidates and internal employees/leaders
Ability to navigate shifting priorities across multiple regions
The role is based in Chicago and would be a hybrid role (2 days work from the office)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience hiring for Customer Success, Sales, Product, and Engineering roles
Experience with candidate assessments such as Criteria Corp (CCAT, EPP)
Familiarity with logistics, supply chain, or freight tech talent markets
Demonstrated track record of improving funnel conversion rates or reducing time‑to‑fill using AI or automation tools
Working at FourKites
Competitive compensation with stock options, outstanding benefits, and a collaborative culture for all employees around the globe
5 global recharge days, in addition to standard holidays, and a hybrid, flexible approach to work
Parental leave for all parents, an annual wellness stipend and volunteer days to support self‑care and care for others
Opportunities throughout the year to learn and celebrate diversity
Access to leading AI tools and foundation models, with the freedom to experiment and find creative ways to be more effective
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