VP, Talent Acquisition

Overview

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At Engine, we're revolutionizing work travel. Our modern travel platform isn't just about booking trips; it's about transforming how businesses and their teams experience travel. From seamless booking options with top airlines, hotels, and car rental providers to single-invoice billing and flexible trip modifications, we make travel not only easier to manage but also enjoyable. Backed by powerhouse investors like Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund, and Permira, we're growing fast—and we want you to be part of it.

Your Mission

As VP of Talent Acquisition, you will own the strategy, systems, and execution behind how we hire the talent that powers Engine. You will lead a team of 20+, including TA managers, recruiters, TA operations, and coordinators responsible for delivering exceptional talent across all GTM, Corporate and Tech functions. This is not a role for passive operators. We're looking for a builder and a driver - someone who obsesses over precision hiring, enforces talent density standards, and thrives in a fast-moving, performance-obsessed environment. You will serve as a force multiplier across the business as a primary executive stakeholder and key player in achieving our ambitious business results.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Talent Strategy

Architect and execute the full lifecycle recruiting strategy for all GTM, Corporate and Tech functions (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, People, Product, Engineering etc), aligned tightly with business goals and long term growth plans.

Build, develop, and manage a high-performance team of recruiters, recruiting managers, coordinators, and TA ops. Drive Talent Density practices and measurement throughout the recruitment process, determining our approach to ensure every hire raises the company average.

Instill rigorous accountability through recruiting funnel analytics, daily KPIs, and productivity benchmarks. Architect systems that drive consistency, speed, and quality. You will design scalable workflows, drive adoption of modern recruiting tools (Ashby, Covey, AI sourcing tech), and eliminate inefficiencies.

Operate as a true partner to senior leadership, Finance, and the People team on headcount planning, hiring prioritization, and compensation strategy. Partner with executive leaders and department heads to anticipate workforce needs and build sustainable hiring capacity. You won't just support the business - you'll co-author its growth.

Lead interviewer enablement, implement consistent calibration, and ensure every hire meets our high bar. You will be the guardian of quality - velocity never comes at the expense of standards.

What You'll Bring to Engine

Applications for this role will be accepted through 12 / 7 / 2025 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline.

Compensation

Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, total compensation may include equity and / or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.

Base Pay Range

$270,000—$300,000 USD

The Engine Edge : Perks & Compensation

We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits :

Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more.

Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel?

Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let's make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.

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