Talent Acquisition Lead

About DA

Delivery Associates (DA) is a global consultancy helping the public sector deliver lasting impact through effective implementation. With roots in Deliverology and over a decade of experience, we support leaders from strategy to execution. Our remote team works worldwide with governments and philanthropies to scale results.

We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—believing empowered, diverse teams drive stronger partnerships and more equitable outcomes.

Description

We are seeking a hands-on and proactive Talent Acquisition Lead to join our People team. This role is ideal for someone with some managerial experience, capable of leading a small team while delivering on core responsibilities within the Talent Acquisition function. The successful candidate is highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing their own workload alongside supporting the development and performance of others. They will serve as a Performance Manager to a small number of colleagues and play a key role in driving team collaboration and delivery.

While this is not a senior leadership role, we are looking for someone who has previously managed people and can confidently provide guidance, feedback, and support in a team setting. This role is fully remote, but the candidate should be based in Brazil, Peru or Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership and team support:

• Coach and mentor team members, providing constructive feedback to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Set clear objectives for team members, regularly reviewing progress and performance metrics to drive professional growth.
• Represent the TA team as part of the wider People Team.
• Act as a bridge between the TA team and senior leadership, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing, and accountable team culture.

Requisition Ownership:

• Manage a portfolio of open roles across multiple functions and regions.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, including job briefings, sourcing, candidate assessment, and offer processes.
• Partner with hiring managers to advise on recruitment strategy, structured interviews, and role scoping.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience throughout.

Communication, Partnering and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to align on hiring needs and recruitment plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering clear guidance, timely updates, and pragmatic solutions.

Operational Input and process Improvements:

• Identify operational challenges and areas for process improvement across the recruitment function.
• Contribute to discussions and proposals to improve team efficiency and candidate experience.
• Use data to monitor requisition progress, flag risks, and support quarterly reporting.
• Comfortably handle reporting and data interpretation, using metrics to make informed decisions and drive improvements
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (Greenhouse) and support data-led decision-making.

Core Competencies

We work well with people who demonstrate the following competencies:

• Execution – Manages requisitions from start to finish with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Communication & Partnering – Builds effective relationships with stakeholders and communicates clearly and professionally.
• Responsibility & Autonomy – Works independently, takes ownership of tasks, and uses sound judgment to escalate when needed.
• Team Contribution – Collaborates effectively, shares knowledge, and supports the success of the broader team.
• People Development – Provides constructive feedback, supports the growth of direct reports, and contributes to a positive performance culture.

Mindsets

We work closely in diverse, global teams, leaning on each other's strengths. We don't expect any one person to do all these things perfectly. Our teams are made up of people who are:

• Adaptable: Able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive: Anticipates needs, takes initiative without waiting for direction, and demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to tasks and challenges.
• Initiative: Demonstrates a self-starting attitude, actively seeks opportunities to contribute, and pursues improvements without being prompted.
• Resourceful:Effectively navigates constraints and finds practical solutions to deliver results, even in the absence of ideal conditions.
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks, ensuring clarity, consistency, and high standards of quality.
• Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively with colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to a supportive and effective team environment.
• Accountable: Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and consistently delivers reliable outcomes.
• Inclusive: Embrace all voices and backgrounds to enrich our work.

Required Skills/Experiences:

• A minimum of 6 years experience as a recruiter for an internal team, ideally in a high volume environment
• Proven experience in people leadership, coaching, and providing feedback as a team lead or senior individual contributor
• A proactive, resourceful and agile mindset is essential for this role
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in data interpretation and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for partnering with senior leadership
• Comfortable setting objectives, reviewing progress, and enhancing team performance
• Previous experience hiring for top-tier consulting firms is desirable but not essential
• Experience using Greenhouse, Slack and Google Suite
• Fluent written and spoken English

What we offer:

• Impactful work: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders and work on transformative projects.
• Excellent colleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so we are always learning from each other.
• Growth environment: Everyone's career pathway is unique-be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement.
• Flexibility: Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration.
• Healthy compensation: Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for the effort they put in.
• Travel opportunities: Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Our Values:

These values serve as an anchor, enabling us to stay true to who we are and what we stand for.

• Passion: It is all about impact.
• Excellence: Delivering to the highest standards.