ClickUp is revolutionizing the way the world works. As the only all-in-one productivity platform built from day one for true convergence, ClickUp unifies tasks, docs, chat, calendar, enterprise search, and more—supercharged by context-driven AI. While others scramble to bundle fragmented tools or bolt on AI, we anticipated this future and made it our foundation from the start. Headquartered in San Diego with a rapidly expanding global footprint, we empower over three million teams to break free from silos and reclaim their time—saving at least one day every week. Join ClickUp, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies on the planet, and help millions of users transform the way they work. We’re not just building software. We’re shaping the future of work. Come join us in building the future—together. 🦄 The Head of Technical Recruiting will lead end-to-end hiring for engineering, product, other related roles (including direct ownership of VP+ searches) while driving AI-powered innovations in recruitment. You will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding ClickUp’s most critical hiring pipelines. By collaborating closely with senior leadership, you will align hiring strategies with essential business and efficiency goals, oversee executive hiring, and champion an exceptional candidate experience. You’ll also manage a high-performing team, oversee headcount planning, and leverage data to inform key stakeholders and influence decisions, with a focus on leadership and AI hiring in a fast-moving pre-IPO environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy: Drive team strategy and accountability, motivate and enable team members, and set the standard for sourcing and hiring top talent. Partner with finance and senior leadership to meet headcount goals within budget and timelines.
- Operational Excellence: Manage req allocation, capacity planning, and team performance. Ensure ATS compliance and use data to forecast and report progress to executive team members and other key stakeholders.
- AI & Innovation: Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting processes and create efficiencies with AI, staying ahead of industry trends and sharing insights with the team.
- Team Development: Act as a “player-coach” to train, mentor, and empower team members to implement best practices and deliver on KPIs. Advocate for resources and manage expectations with stakeholders when needed.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Build strong relationships with functional leaders (including executive team stakeholders), finance, and People Business Partners to align on hiring needs and workforce planning, with a view toward IPO readiness.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years proven experience leading talent acquisition teams and managing VP+ and similar leadership-level searches, with a strong focus on hiring executives and specialized technical roles in late-stage private SaaS companies.
- Expertise in sourcing and hiring unique talent, particularly in the field of AI and other specialized functional areas.
- Strong understanding of pre-IPO equity, compensation structures, and benefits, with the ability to manage complex offer negotiations.
- Deep knowledge of recruitment tools, systems, and best practices, coupled with a strong understanding of how to leverage AI and data-driven strategies to optimize recruitment processes.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly shift priorities to align with changing business needs.
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Salary and Benefits
At ClickUp, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note that the actual compensation for this position may vary and is dependent on factors such as geographic location, interview performance, years of experience, education level, and specific skills. We encourage candidates to discuss compensation expectations during the interview process to ensure alignment with their qualifications and our company’s compensation philosophy.
This position is eligible for the following benefits and perks:
- Equity
- 401k
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Spending accounts
- Life & Disability
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible paid time off
- Enhanced employee assistance program
- Employee wellness stipend
- Professional development stipend
USA Salary Range (OTE)$200,000—$250,000 USD
Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply!
At ClickUp, we assess every candidate based on the potential impact they can have. We hire the best people for the job and support each person’s journey to build their boldest career. ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for roles outside of engineering and product at this time. Sponsorship for engineering and product roles is not guaranteed, but is instead based on the business needs for that specific role at that time. Please reach out to the recruiter with any questions.
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