Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Team/Role Our Global Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of attracting, sourcing, and hiring the exceptional talent that drives our business forward. We provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and hiring teams, balancing high performance with a collaborative culture. We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment strategies for our complex Sales, Marketing, and Operations requisitions. In this senior role, you will serve as a strategic talent partner to senior leadership, leveraging ATS and CRM technologies to build high-performing talent pipelines, mentor junior team members, and optimize recruiting workflows. This is a high-impact position ideal for a seasoned recruiter who thrives on data-driven sourcing, talent advisory, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced global organization. How You’ll Make an Impact Lead full life-cycle recruiting for complex, high-priority sales and corporate business functions, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and hiring managers. Conduct comprehensive intake meetings to define role requirements, establish SLA timelines, coach hiring teams on advanced interview techniques, and set competitive market expectations. Architect creative, multi-channel sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Phenom CRM, and proactive outreach to build robust, diverse pipelines for critical enterprise roles. Conduct rigorous candidate evaluations focused on core competencies, leadership potential, and culture alignment; craft competitive compensation offers, navigate complex counter-offers, and close top-tier candidates. Identify and resolve recruitment funnel bottlenecks, recommend process optimizations, and leverage automation to improve metrics like time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and candidate conversion rates. Deliver a high-touch, transparent experience for all candidates while advocating for employer brand consistency across every touchpoint. Ensure precise tracking across Workday ATS and Phenom CRM, maintaining strict compliance with EEO, ADA, affirmative action guidelines, and global hiring regulations. Serve as a subject matter expert within the GTA team, sharing best practices and supporting the onboarding and development of junior talent acquisition team members. Experience You’ll Bring 5+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or high-growth environment, with a proven track record handling senior-level enterprise roles. Advanced expertise sourcing and closing roles within Sales (Enterprise Account Executives, Leadership, SDRs) and Business Operations (Marketing, HR, Finance). Hands-on proficiency with Workday ATS and candidate relationship management tools like Phenom CRM. Advanced skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean search methods, and modern sourcing tech stacks. AI & Tech Aptitude: Proven track record of leveraging AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, AppScripts) to streamline recruitment workflows, synthesize talent market data, and enhance candidate engagement strategies with strong critical evaluation skills. Key Competencies Strategic Influence: Ability to build strong relationships, push back constructively, and influence VP-level stakeholders. Advanced Negotiation: Mastered negotiation techniques capable of closing passive, highly sought-after candidates in competitive markets. Data-Driven Strategy: Ability to translate recruitment metrics into actionable insights to optimize hiring funnel velocity and quality. Agility & Resilience: High capability to manage competing priorities, complex requisitions, and dynamic business pivots smoothly. GTA Guiding Principles & Behaviors Be Authentically Transparent: Build trust through open, honest communication with candidates and managers. Seek and Hire the Best Talent: Maintain bar-raising standards for every team we touch. Innovate and Simplify: Find smarter, streamlined ways to work and reduce recruiter/candidate friction. Take Ownership: Own the outcome from initial kickoff to successful candidate onboarding. Learn and Be Curious: Continuously learn new sourcing strategies, business functions, and market trends. The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $112,500.00 WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. If you’re looking for a growing career - come be part of WEX today. WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status. WEX promotes a drug-free workplace. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability at any point in the job application process, please submit your request through our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr