Principal Talent Acquisition Partner

Who you are

• Deep, demonstrated expertise in full-lifecycle recruiting, including senior and executive-level searches
• Proven track record designing, scaling, and continuously improving recruiting strategies and programs at a company-wide level
• Advanced sourcing expertise spanning old-school techniques and modern sourcing tools; recognized as a go-to expert for hard-to-find, passive talent
• Strong analytical and data storytelling skills — able to build, interpret, and present sophisticated recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reports (spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc.) to executive audiences
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or informally guiding other recruiters
• Executive presence with very strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable advising senior leadership
• Expert-level experience with a broad range of recruiting tools: Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse preferred), LinkedIn Recruiter, Hackerrank, Teamable, Connectifier, etc
• Deep knowledge of employment regulations and guidelines, with experience advising others on compliance topics
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
• 12+ years minimum full-lifecycle recruiting experience required, including at least 5+ years of internal recruiting for Sales & Commercial positions, at least 5+ years of Software Engineering & G&A internal recruiting experience, and demonstrated experience recruiting for Director-level and above / executive roles
• Greenhouse experience preferred
• Extensive experience in medtech or life sciences industry required
• Experience in a Tech start-up or rapidly expanding Commercial department is a very strong plus
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or informally leading other recruiters or Talent Acquisition team members
• Hands-on experience building AI-driven workflows and automation for recruiting (e.g., AI sourcing/screening agents, LLM-based tools like ChatGPT or Claude, no-code/low-code automation platforms) to streamline sourcing, screening, scheduling, and reporting
• Ability to evaluate emerging AI recruiting tools critically, balancing efficiency gains against candidate experience, fairness, and compliance considerations

What the job involves

• We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Principal Talent Acquisition Partner
• This is the most senior individual-contributor role on the Talent Acquisition team and serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership on the company's most complex and highest-impact hiring needs, including executive and senior leadership searches
• The Principal Talent Acquisition Partner sets the strategic direction for full-lifecycle recruiting company-wide, mentors other members of the Talent Acquisition team, and drives continuous improvement of Heartflow's recruiting programs and candidate experience
• Own full-cycle recruiting for the organization's most complex, senior, and executive-level roles (Director, VP, and Commercial Leadership), partnering directly with senior leadership and the VP of HR
• Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and executive leadership on org design, workforce planning, and talent strategy; shape company-wide recruiting strategy, standards, and best practices
• Lead advanced sourcing strategy across LinkedIn, Indeed, and specialized channels to build and continuously refresh a robust candidate pipeline, including for the hardest-to-fill executive, go-to-market roles, and other functions depending on business needs
• Design, build, and implement AI-powered recruiting workflows and automation (e.g., AI sourcing and screening agents, resume/candidate matching, interview scheduling automation, chatbot-driven candidate engagement) to increase team efficiency and improve the candidate experience
• Partner with IT/Systems and vendors to evaluate, pilot, and responsibly roll out new AI and automation tools within the Talent Acquisition tech stack, ensuring compliance with data privacy and EEO/OFCCP requirements
• Evolve Heartflow’s employee referral program strategy company-wide, driving adoption and measuring effectiveness
• Act as an internal thought leader on sourcing innovation: evaluate, pilot, and champion new tools and vendors for reaching hard-to-find, passive candidates
• Help expand strategic university partnerships, shaping Heartflow’s long-term intern and entry-level talent pipeline strategy, as needed
• Set the standard for candidate experience as a senior brand ambassador for Heartflow, and coach other recruiters on phone screening, interview scheduling, and delivering timely, high-quality candidate feedback
• Lead interview debrief sessions for senior and executive searches, guiding hiring manager decision-making and calibration
• Own compensation benchmarking and offer strategy for senior and executive hires, partnering with Compensation and Finance to negotiate and close complex offers
• Guide continuous improvement of new hire onboarding, including background checks, reference checks, and relocation programs
• Own data integrity and reporting standards across the Applicant Tracking System and requisition tracking tools; deliver executive-level recruiting metrics, dashboards, and insights to senior leadership
• Serve as the team’s subject-matter expert on OFCCP regulations and EEO guidelines, partnering with Legal/Compliance to maintain company-wide adherence to current legislation
• Provide recruiting leadership and assistance in other areas as needed

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision (90% of premium paid by Heartflow)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401k plan with employer match
• Company holidays
• Paid sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• EAP Program
• Free snacks and drinks
• Fitness competition, Blood drive, Waffle Wednesdays and more!