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ABOUT

PBP‘s vision is to connect the world to a new creative economy – powered by people.

With team members located across the world, PBP connects all the dots for independent makers and retailers. Our curated, B2B digital wholesale marketplace partners with diverse makers from more than 50 countries who focus on small-batch production of responsibly made goods. Our innovative tech and financial solutions enable independent brands to easily upload and manufacture their wares, while allowing retail buyers to seamlessly and confidently purchase them.

HEAD OF TALENT

PBP is looking for a talented and experienced talent acquisition leader to join our growing team and help us shape the future of retail. The ideal candidate will have a track record of working with startups, and be able to lead the continued development of our internal talent acquisition capabilities, while also bringing an external focus and network to help us build the best global team in the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continue to develop the current talent acquisition strategy that supports PBP’s growth and business objectives at a global scale
• Lead the internal talent acquisition function, including sourcing, recruiting, and hiring top talent across all functions and levels of the organization
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including hiring managers, the People Team, and the leadership team
• Partner with the senior leadership team to assess and meet their talent needs, including executive searches and leadership development programs
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline of top candidates, leveraging a range of sourcing methods, including social media, professional networks, and industry events
• Partner with the People Team to build and implement programs that support employee engagement and retention, including employee development and recognition programs
• Continuously evaluate and improve the candidate experience, from application to offer stage
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and bring new ideas and approaches to PBP
• Partner with the People Team to support diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring that PBP is attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Work with external recruitment firms to leverage their services on hard-to-fill roles and rey-roles with expedited timelines

ABOUT YOU

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on startups and rapid-growth companies
• Experience leading both internal and external talent acquisition functions
• Experience using and building out an internal Applicant Tracking System (TeamTailor or a similar ATS is an asset)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• A data-driven approach, with the ability to measure and report on the success of talent acquisition initiatives
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and drive results
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines with global timezones in mind
• Proven experience with executive searches and leadership development programs
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a proven ability to drive change in this area
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field is an asset

Working Hours as a Global Citizen at PBP!
We’re a global company with team members in Canada, Kenya, India, USA, Türkiye, Mexico, UK, and Colombia. You will be working with teams across multiple time zones so we expect you to work within your standard time zone working hours, but be available from time to time for team meetings that may fall outside of your regular working hours.