Senior Specialist, Tech Talent Acquisition

$78,000 - $121,000/Yr

Mastercard - Arlington, VA

Part-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Specialist, Tech Talent Acquisition at Mastercard is a strategic role focused on recruiting top technical talent across North America. This position involves leading the search process, developing tailored recruiting strategies, and building strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders. The specialist will drive inclusive hiring practices and stay informed about industry trends to effectively attract and secure the best candidates for various technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a seamless search process to attract and close top technical talent.
• Develop tailored recruiting strategies for each client group.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
• Partner with Total Rewards to develop and communicate compensation packages to candidates.
• Drive inclusive hiring practices across the talent acquisition lifecycle.
• Stay informed of industry trends and market conditions to target top talent.

Requirements

• Deep experience in technology recruitment with a proven track record in securing top-tier talent.
• Knowledge of modern technical stacks, including frameworks, languages, and tools used in software development and data engineering.
• Ability to act as a trusted partner to hiring managers and candidates by understanding engineering principles.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience fostering collaborative working relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of employment laws and human resources practices.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Workday ATS is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a corporate or search firm environment for technology recruitment.

Benefits

• Insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• 16 weeks new parent leave
• Up to 20 paid days bereavement leave
• 10 annual paid sick days
• 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level
• 5 personal days
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
• 401k with a best-in-class company match
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
• Gender-inclusive benefits