Freelance Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Data & Technology)

Freelance Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Tech GTM-Sales) Chicago, IL WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. TheSeniorTalent AcquisitionPartner – TechSales, Commercial,Techand Datais a seniorhands‑on recruitmentrole responsible for deliveringhigh-quality hiring across specialist commercial, SaaS sales,technology,data,AI, product, platformanddigitaltalent within a fast-moving technology‑lined environment. This a 4-month temporary role based in the United States and can be fully remote within the US. Reporting into the Lead Talent Partner, the role will focus on pure recruitment delivery across commercial, SaaS sales and specialist technology roles, with a primary remit covering LATAM, North America and Canada. The successful candidate will bring strong experience hiring go‑to‑market and sales talent in SaaS or technology environments, alongside the ability to deliver searches across data, technology and digital roles. They will partner closely with senior hiring leaders, HR colleagues and the wider Talent Acquisition team to understand live hiring needs, manage expectations, execute agreed hiring plans, and build strong candidate pipelines across the Americas markets. The role requires excellent time management, attention to detail, strong communication and the ability to deliver multiple vacancies at pace without compromising quality or What you'll be doing: Deliver end-to-end recruitment forcommercial, SaaS sales, go-to-market,technology, data, AI, engineering, product, platform,analyticsand digital roles acrossLATAM, North America and Canada. Execute agreed hiring plans, sourcing strategies, pipeline activity and delivery milestonesfor specialist SaaS sales, commercial and technology rolesin partnership with the Lead Talent Partner and hiring teams. Build strong market intelligence acrossLATAM, North America and Canada forSaaS sales, enterprise sales, account executive, sales leadership, customer success,technology, data, cloud, AI, product, engineering,analyticsand emerging digital talent markets. Use recruitment data, funnel insight, candidatefeedbackand sourcing performance to improve delivery,conversionand candidate quality. Maintain strong delivery discipline across sourcing, screening, interview coordination, feedback, offer management and candidate close. Senior Stakeholder Partnership and Expectation Management Partner confidently with seniorhiring leaders acrossCommercial, SaaS Sales, Go-to-Market,Technology, Data, AI, Engineering, Product, Platform, Analytics and Digital teams to deliver against approved requisitions. Providepractical market insight on candidate availability, skills requirements, compensation expectations, locationconsiderationsand hiring feasibility. Build effective working relationships with HRBPs, Finance, Reward, Mobility, Inclusion, EmployerBrandand wider TA colleagues to support smooth delivery. Manage senior stakeholder expectations with confidence, using market insight, data,prioritisationand clear communication to align on hiring timelines,trade-offsand delivery risks. Provide clear,timelyand delivery-focused updates on pipeline progress, risks, blockers and recommended next actions, ensuring strong expectation management with senior stakeholders throughout the hiring process. Recruitment Delivery and Operational Excellence Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assignedcommercial, SaaS sales,Techand Data roles, from role intake and sourcing through to offer and close, while balancing multiple vacancies and competing priorities. Drive structured intake, candidate calibration, assessment alignment, interview planning, feedback management and offer processes. Track hiring performance against key delivery metrics including time-to-hire, pipeline quality, conversion, offer acceptance and candidate experience. Apply strong time management and prioritisation to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously, keeping hiring activity moving and stakeholders informed. Maintain consistent hiring standards, process discipline, compliance, attention to detailand execution quality across assigned requisitions. Hands-On Commercial, SaaS Sales, Technology and Data Hiring Personally lead searches acrossSaaS sales, enterprise sales, account executive, sales leadership, customer success, commercial operations,software engineering, data engineering, data science, AI, machine learning, analytics, product, platform,cloudand digital roles. Develop sourcing strategies using direct outreach, market mapping, referrals, competitor intelligence, research-ledsourcingand talent communities. Engage and assess candidates who combineSaaS sales or commercialdepth withtechnology market understanding, strong stakeholder credibility, deliverymindsetand measurablebusiness impact. Guide hiring teams through candidate calibration, market realities, compensation expectations and offer negotiation in competitive technology and data talent markets. Recruitment Tools , Data and Delivery Improvement Use recruitment data, marketintelligenceand sourcing analytics to improve hiring quality, speed and decision making. Use modern sourcing tools, CRM platforms,automationand AI-enabled recruitment approaches responsibly to improve productivity and candidate identification. Maintainaccuraterecruitment data, pipeline records, candidate notes and hiring activity updates in relevant systems. Identifypractical opportunities to improve sourcing, candidate engagement, reportingdisciplineand delivery execution. Collaboration and Team Contribution Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing TA culture focused on delivery quality,paceand candidate experience. Share market insight, sourcing best practice and candidate intelligence with colleagues across the TA team. Work closely with the Lead Talent Partner to align delivery priorities, managerisksandmaintainhiring momentum. Act as a positive ambassador for the Tech and Data Talent Acquisition function internally and externally. What you'll need: Strong hands‑on talent acquisition experience, ideally gained inSaaS, technology, commercial, go‑to‑marketor fast-moving technology-led environments. Demonstrable experience delivering hiring acrossSaaS sales, enterprise sales, commercial, customer success,technology, data, AI, engineering, product, platform, analytics,cloudor digital roles. Good understanding ofSaaS sales andtechnologytalent marketsacross LATAM, North America and Canada, includingenterprise sales, account executives, commercial leadership, customer success,software engineering, data engineering, AI, machine learning, analytics, cloud platforms,productand platform roles. Proven ability to workconfidentlywithseniorhiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders, managing expectations, influencingdecisionsandmaintainingdelivery momentum. Strong hands‑on sourcing capability, including market mapping, direct outreach, talentintelligenceand candidate engagement. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use recruitment data to guide delivery activity and improve conversion. Comfortable using recruitment technology, CRM platforms, talent intelligence tools,automationand AI-enabled sourcing solutions. Delivery focused, pragmatic and able to balance quality, pace,stakeholder expectations, competing priorities and multiple live vacanciesin competitive specialist talent markets. Excellent communication, judgement,attention to detail, time management,candidatemanagementand follow-through skills. Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid #LI-DNP The compensation for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to for more details.

.$50 - $60 USD

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