Talent Acquisition Manager (Crowd Hiring/Outreach)

Location Lead (Talent Acquisition Manager) - Oneforma Talent

Redmond, WA - Onsite (Hybrid)/Remote

Full-time with Centific

Reports To: AVP – Global Workforce Solutions & Talent

We are seeking a Location Lead - Oneforma Talent to join our OneForma team within Centific and scale our workforce capabilities for the Gen AI/LLM era. This individual will be responsible for driving crowd hiring programs, vendor partnerships, and market-driven workforce solutions with a focus on the US markets. The role demands a blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and stakeholder management to meet aggressive hiring timelines for global crowd & domain intensive projects.

This is a high-visibility role with direct reporting to senior leadership and an opportunity to make a measurable impact on Centific’s OneForma platform.

Key Responsibilities

Crowd Hiring Leadership

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for large-scale AI, Data, and LLM projects with global coverage.
• Manage a team of recruiters and coordinators while also being able to operate independently in high-pressure timelines.
• Scale sourcing channels (universities, professional networks, communities, partners, freelancers).

Market Intelligence & Pricing

• Stay ahead of talent trends, rate benchmarks, and geographic compensation models for Gen AI and crowd projects.
• Research, build, and validate rate cards across countries for various talent types.
• Contribute to pricing strategies, bid responses, and RFPs in collaboration with leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a confident point of contact for internal leaders, external vendors, and customers.
• Present hiring strategies, timelines, and solutions persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Community, and Vendor teams to align talent delivery.

Operational Excellence

• Manage aggressive ramp-up plans (e.g., 48-hour sourcing, 6-week build-outs) for crowd initiatives.
• Ensure seamless execution across multiple time zones, with primary coverage aligned to US PST.
• Establish and track KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–12 years of experience in global talent acquisition, crowd workforce management, or vendor programs.
• Proven background in AI-Data, Gen AI, or LLM-based companies with exposure to large-scale gig/crowd hiring.
• Demonstrated success in rate research, pricing models, and RFP support.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence to engage executive stakeholders and clients.
• Experience leading teams but equally comfortable as a hands-on operator.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, deadline-driven environments.
• Exposure to US, EU, and APAC hiring landscapes is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of AI and Gen AI workforce transformation.
• Operate in a global role with leadership visibility and direct impact on strategic outcomes.
• Flexibility of remote/hybrid work with shift and hardship allowances.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment where you will be empowered to think big and act fast.

In short: We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking, market acumen, and fearless execution to build the workforce of tomorrow.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And more!

Learn more about us at centific.com.

Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.